By Duane Pemberton
Company website: http://www.dodge.com/en/2013/journey/
Price: Starting at $27,995

The crossover segment continues to be competitive as ever with more families looking to them as the answer for a vehicle that’s large enough to haul both people and stuff without being quite as large as a full-sized SUV.

Specs: 

• 3.6L V6 engine
• Automatic transmission
• Up to 17 cty/25 hwy mpg
• All-wheel drive
• Bluetooth
• iPod input
• Satellite radio
• Side/Curtain Airbags
• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• DVD player
• Navigation System (Optional)
• Third row seats (Optional)

During my week with this vehicle, I was impressed at its relatively good agility and power – the 3.6L Penastar V6′s 283 horsepower/260 lb-ft of torque has no problems getting you up to the speed limit rather quickly.  Its power is smooth and is funneled into a six-speed automatic transmission – it manages to still squeeze out 25mpg according to the EPA rating.

Check out the video for my overall impressions.