redtomatoman Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Just for fun I logged onto the Dodge website to see what the 2012s were like, and I can't seem to build one on the site with Uconnect 8.4. Not sure if this is just a website thing or whether the 8.4 is no longer available in the Journey (being reserved for the higher priced cars like the Challenger and Ram). I know the prices of the Journey were lowered for the 2012 models, but did they do it by eliminating the 8.4 Uconnect? Hope not. . . Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Here are the specs from the Dodge website. . . COMPARE ALL MODELS FOR THE 2012 JOURNEY Journey SE $20,995Starting MSRP* 2.4L I4 w/ 173 Horsepower and 26 hwy mpg+ Available in FWD 4-Speed AutoStick Transmission 16-Inch Wheel Covers Power Heated Exterior Mirrors 4.3-Inch Uconnect Touch™ Radio+ Six Speakers Premium Cloth Low-Back Seats Keyless Enter 'n Go™ System+ Soft-Touch Materials Throughout 5-Passenger Seating w/ Available 7-Passenger Seating Electronic Stability Control+ 2nd row in floor storage bins A/C with Dual Zone Temperature Control Cabin air filter Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes Autostick ® automatic transmission Driver seat height adjuster Headlamp off time delay Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry Steering wheel mounted audio controls Rear reclining/ fold flat seat Journey SXT $24,495Starting MSRP* Includes Everything on SE, Plus: 3.6L Pentastar® V6 w/+ 283 Horsepower and 25 hwy mpg+ 6-Speed AutoStick Auto. Transmission 17-Inch Aluminum Wheels Touring Suspension Performance Fascias Dual Bright Exhaust Tips Body Color Exterior Mirrors 1 Year of SiriusXM Satellite Radio+ Front and Rear Floormats Available in FWD or AWD Cargo compartment cover Fog lamps Vehicle Information Center Journey Crew $28,495Starting MSRP* Includes Everything on SXT, Plus: 19-Inch Satin Silver Painted Wheels Bright Door Handles Bright Roof Rails Uconnect® Voice Command+ w/ Bluetooth® Connectivity 115V auxiliary power outlet 6-Speaker Premium Sound System, 368W Automatic Temperature Control Leather wrapped steering wheel Front passenger forward fold flat seat Highline door trim panels Interior observation mirror Leather wrapped sterring wheel Passenger assist handles Portable rechargeable trouble light 6-way power driver seat with lumbar Remote Start+ Security alarm Auto-dim rearview mirror w/microphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powdered Toast Man Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I think this is pretty preliminary as far as availability goes. I went to that same build and price and the colour options are extremely limited as well. One thing I noticed - the photo of the 2012 has the two red Dodge logo stripes on the grill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 From what the dealer said, the 8.4 won't be available until later on... Apparently they are still behind from the Japan disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 So glad I have the 8.4" screen! Honestly, I would probably not buy a Journey right now if I couldn't get it with the 8.4" screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 So glad I have the 8.4" screen! Honestly, I would probably not buy a Journey right now if I couldn't get it with the 8.4" screen. I agree. The Journey has many things going for it, but I think the Uconnect 8.4 is one of the best. I'll bet that Dodge will have the 8.4 available. It makes no sense not to. Now I have to say. . . If I had a rockin' fast Challenger I'd opt for no screen. Kind of ruins the throw-back era effect of the car for me. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyguy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I was told that they canceled the 8.4 because of supply problem that go back to the earth quake in Japan, I have a friend who works for chrysler at the brampton Ontario assembly plant where the build the Charger, Challenger, and 300 and they're having the same issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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