Talking About Automobiles

The all-new Dodge Journey stood-out from the pact and claimed one of the most prominent title this year; the “Clever Utility” award presented by the world-renowned Ward’s Auto Interior Show. Panelists from the awarding body presented the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover an extraordinary achievement award, "Clever Utility," for its carefully planned and elegantly incorporated interior features at the 2008 Ward's Auto Interiors Show. The show is the annual auto interior event of the publication

"'Extreme functionality' sums up one Ward's judge of the Dodge's flexible interior. To start, the Journey has more hiding places than a Nancy Drew mansion. Flip forward the front passenger-seat cushion to reveal a nicely sized compartment for keeping valuables out of sight. There are also concealed compartments under the floor in the rear cargo bay and ahead of the second-row seats -- the latter specially lined for potential use as an ice chest," says David E. Zoia, Editorial Director - WardsAuto.com.

A significant goal for the 2009 Dodge Journey's design team was conveying a crossover with a convenient, flexible interior, with seating and inventive storage features usually instituted in the high-quality and best-selling Chrysler and Dodge minivans.

"The all-new Dodge Journey right-sized crossover is designed to satisfy buyers' rapidly changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility," said Joe Dehner, Vice President - Small, Family and Premium Vehicle Design, Chrysler LLC. "The 'Clever Utility' special achievement award validates what our designers and engineers sought to accomplish, and we are honored by Ward's judges for this recognition."