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"  Dodge has chosen Frankfurt for the unveiling of its first truly midsize crossover vehicle, the Journey, which it will sell in different versions all over the world, including here in the United States. Journey is larger than a Caliber but smaller than a Grand Caravan minivan, and rides on the corporate &amp;quot;D&amp;quot; platform that underpins the Avenger and Chrysler Sebring sedans. Standard power comes from a 2.4-liter four cylinder with 173 hp mated to a four-speed automatic. But powertrain options include a 2.7-liter flex-fuel V6 with 186 hp, or a 3.5-liter V6 with 235 hp paired to a six-speed automatic. All-wheel drive will also be available. The most enticing parts of the Journey, however, come inside: The all-new vehicle&amp;#039;s interior offers standard five-place seating with rear passenger doors that open a full 90 degrees for easy entry and exit. For small families, an optional third row will carry two more people, but the Tip &amp;#039;N Fold second row provides access to the back with the turn of a single lever. Integrated child booster seats are available for the second row, and they are raised 4 in. from the seat cushion to a position where adult seat belts can be used. Seat flexibility and storage areas are hallmarks of Dodge&amp;#039;s family-friendly vehicles. With the Journey, second row seats and the front passenger seat fold to form a long load surface. An available Flip &amp;#039;N Stow front passenger seat allows owners to stow cargo underneath the seat cushion, which is a pretty innovative idea. Various bins and cup holders are found throughout the interior, but our favorites are the two standard deep bins underneath the passenger footwell of the second row\u2014each one can hold a 12-pack with ice and feature removable liners for easy cleaning.  Entertainment systems are dear to the family crossover buyer, and Journey offers plenty of options. Start with a navigation system that includes a rear-view camera, then let the kids settle in with an 8-in. color monitor, if satellite radio isn&amp;#039;t enough. Look for the Journey to show up in early 2008, with a more upscale Chrysler version of this vehicle to follow. \u2014Jim Dunne "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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