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Frankfurt Auto Show: Dodge Journey

From the I think it might be a minivan department comes the Dodge Journey. After seeing a surprising number of Chrysler minivans on the roads here in Frankfurt, we can see the appeal a space wagon equipped with a 2.0L turbodiesel from the Dodge might have for the European market. David and Danya changed outfits magically while metallic confetti distracted everybody temporarily, from noticing the Journey had appeared! Steve Perry was not on hand to belt out Don't Stop Believing, and thankfully there was no vocal laxative effect.

2:15 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
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TinaChow at 02:32 PM on 09/11/07
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For our next trick, we will pull a $2,500 rebate out of the glove compartment.
Seth L at 02:42 PM on 09/11/07
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That doesn't look half bad.

The interior probably hates you though, and I betcha when it gets here, the EPA numbers will still be lame.
FreeMan at 03:52 PM on 09/11/07
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What's a space wagon, and how does it differ from a minivan?
Seth L at 04:04 PM on 09/11/07
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@Retiree:
Size and configuration I think, for example:

Mazda5 = Spacewagon

Mazda MPV = Minivan

Spacewagons are narrower, and should get better mileage. Or I'm wrong, and the car actually goes into space. Which would be awesome.
GreenN_Gold at 04:09 PM on 09/11/07
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Minivans are lame, and space wagons quite clearly aren't. It's really quite cut and dry, wouldn't you say?

I would say general differences (not 100% of the time) would include ride height, profile, overall height, bench seats vs bucket seats, and most importantly sliding doors vs hinged doors.
GreenN_Gold at 04:12 PM on 09/11/07
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Of course, in Seth's example, the 5 has sliding doors, and the old MPV's had hinged doors. So go figure.
TPSreports at 04:21 PM on 09/11/07
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Dodge JOURNEY????????

So now I wellllllllcome youuuuuuu, with ooooopen doors!!!!
geeteeoh at 04:25 PM on 09/11/07
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The name is so poetic. Glam and glitter....right to the discount rack.
brandegee at 04:55 PM on 09/11/07
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What? No wheel in the sky joke? At least it doesn't have the deformities of the Nitro.
rusty68 at 05:17 PM on 09/11/07
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has Dodge resorted to hiring minions of Satan to sell this thing? there's an awful lot of big red goat going on in the background.
Sanfam at 05:27 PM on 09/11/07
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What is a space wagon? Easy. A Space Wagon is something the soccer mom consumer will buy, whereas a minivan is something the soccer mom consumer won't.
kuda65 at 06:03 PM on 09/11/07
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I like the looks of the Journey, from outside at least.

Dodge has done a lot worse lately. Caliber, new Caravan, Nitro.
FLB at 06:03 PM on 09/11/07
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Is there anybody who is still confident about the up-coming Chrysler products? Anybody? Helllooooo-ooooo?
badco/LoJ at 09:35 PM on 09/11/07
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@brandegee: Don't know where I'll be tomorrow...
landyachtmarina at 09:55 PM on 09/11/07
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Eww. I'd rather take the midnight train goin' anywhere . . .
noliebro at 02:13 AM on 09/12/07
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i would have to say that this is probably the best exterior look for dodge this year...sadly...and I am that person who still has confidence about the up-coming Chrysler products...Dont stop believin yet kids...(new Ram...wait for it)and nitro and caliber were rough..but new caravan is one of the best chrysler vehicles in last 20 years