2012 Dodge Journey Trims and Specs

The 2012 Dodge Journey starts with the SE trim level, a FWD affair powered by a 2.4-liter engine paired with a 4-speed automatic. Despite the antique charm of a 4-speed automatic, the SE comes with some modern features like dual-zone manual controls for the air conditioning, heated power mirrors, keyless access and start, and automatic-off headlights. The power package includes windows, locks and remote keyless entry, and the CD/MP3 player comes with a digital media player connection and USB port. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel sits in front of a height-adjustable driver’s bucket seat and has auxiliary controls for the radio. 16-inch wheels get covers here, and insides gets cloth upholstery for front buckets and the split-folding second row. Safety is handled by traction, stability and even trailer-sway control, as well as assisted 4-wheel antilock discs. A theft-deterrent system is included as well as dual front, front-side and curtain-side airbags with supplementary driver’s knee bag.

Two cylinders and two gears are added to the SXT trim of the 2012 Dodge Journey, fitted as it is with a Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6 and a shiftable 6-speed automatic transmission. The SXT also gets a sport suspension, fog lights and 17-inch alloys. The CD/MP3 player gets satellite radio here in addition to a digital media player connection and USB port, and the tilt and telescoping steering wheel has audio controls. The power package includes windows, doors, heated power mirrors and remote keyless entry, access and start. Front bucket and split-folding rear seats get cloth upholstery, and the driver’s seat is height-adjustable. There’s air conditioning with dual-zone manual controls, automatic-off headlights and roof rails. Dual front, front-side and curtain-side airbags are complemented by a driver’s knee unit, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes get assist. The SXT gets standard traction and stability control as well as trailer-sway control, and a theft-deterrent system is also included.

Add AWD to your 2012 Dodge Journey SXT and you’ll get a performance suspension to complement the Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6 and shiftable 6-speed automatic. In keeping with the slightly sporty aims of the SXT, you’ll also get 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and even floormats. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel has audio controls for the CD/MP3 player, which comes standard with a digital media player connection, satellite radio and a USB port. There’s a full power package including doors, windows and heated power mirrors, as well as remote keyless entry, access and start. There are front bucket seats with height adjustability for the driver and a split-folding rear, all covered in cloth. There are dual-zone manual climate controls for the air conditioning and automatic-off headlights. There are assisted 4-wheel antilock brakes as well as traction, stability and trailer-sway control. Dual front, front-side and curtain-side airbags are supplemented by a driver’s knee bag.

Taking the sporting character of the SXT and adding a bit of class, the Crew trim of the 2012 Dodge Journey offers upgraded features like dual-zone automatic climate controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and Bluetooth with voice recognition. The driver gains 6-way power for his height-adjustable bucket seat, and the front passenger gets a fold-flat seat. Both front and rear split-folding seats get cloth upholstery and a full power package includes doors, windows and heated power mirrors. Keys are no longer necessary with remote entry access and start, and a 115-volt power outlet is provided to charge your toys. The CD/MP3 player has satellite radio, a USB input and a digital media player connection. It’s still powered by the Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6, and a shiftable 6-speed automatic provides efficiency and a bit of control, too. There’s a trip computer, thermometer and compass, as well as an automatic rear-view mirror and headlights. 19-inch wheels are attached to a sport suspension and hide 4-wheel assisted antilock discs. Traction, stability and even trailer-sway control are standard here, and the Journey Crew comes with 7 standard airbags, including driver’s knee.

With the Crew AWD trim of the 2012 Dodge Journey, you get a bit of sport and a bit of luxury thanks to a performance suspension and features like dual-zone automatic climate controls, Bluetooth with voice recognition and a full power package including heated power mirrors, and remote access, entry and start. The leather-wrapped steering wheel tilts and telescopes and has audio controls for the CD/MP3 player. You’ll also get a USB port, satellite radio and a digital media connection, and a 115-volt power outlet allows you to bring your own entertainment, too. The driver’s bucket is height-adjustable and gets 6-way power, and the front passenger seat folds flat. Second row is a split-folding unit and all are covered in cloth. You get the Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6 here attached to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and things are kept civil thanks to stability, traction and even trailer-sway control. Headlights and rear-view are both automatic, and fog lights grace the front bumper. There are 4-wheel antilock discs, 19-inch alloys and 7 standard airbags, including driver’s knee.

Many will bristle at the application of the R/T badge to a 2012 Dodge Journey minivan, even one fitted with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and a sport suspension. A Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6 may be wholly competent, but it’s certainly not fast, and while heated leather power bucket seats may be nice up front, there’s nothing sporty about a split-folding second row. Still, the R/T is well equipped with dual-zone automatic climate controls, heated power mirrors and full remote access including start. There’s a leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls for the satellite-ready CD/MP3 player, and a USB port and digital media connection allow you to bring your own entertainment. The R/T comes with Bluetooth with voice recognition, a 115-volt outlet, and convenience features like automatic headlights and rear-view, fog lights and a trip computer. Safety is handled thanks to 7 standard airbags including driver’s knee, and a host of electronic management systems including stability, traction and trailer-sway control.

Fitted with AWD, the R/T trim of the 2012 Dodge Journey doesn’t actually add any performance over the other AWD trims. You do get the Flex-Fuel 3.6-liter V6 and 6-speed shiftable automatic, as well as a performance suspension, but the real upgrades are the heated leather bucket seats up front. Otherwise, things are nearly identical to the Crew AWD. The driver gets 6-way power and height adjustability, and the passenger’s seat folds flat. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is leather-wrapped and holds auxiliary audio controls for the CD/MP3 player, which also comes with satellite radio, a USB input and digital media connection. There’s Bluetooth with voice recognition, dual-zone automatic climate controls and an automatic rear-view. Heated power mirrors are the highlight of the power package, but full remote access and start is a welcome feature. You’ll get automatic headlights and an automatic rear-view, fog lights, a trip computer and a 115-volt outlet. Dual front, front-side and curtain-side airbags are complemented by a driver’s knee bag, and management systems include stability, traction and trailer-sway control. The whole package rides on 19-inch alloys covering 4-wheel antilock disc brakes.