RetiredChief Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 9 days/2003 miles on my 2015 Journey. Highway mpg average: 29.6 mpg ( 2 adults, 200 lbs of luggage and 1 each 115 lb. dog) City mpg average: 22.2 mpg with 4 adults To say that I am pleased would be a understatement. The Journey handled great, comfortable ride. The cruise control works the best of any vehicle I have ever owned. Again, the 2.4 engine doesn't deserve the bad reviews it gets. For my needs it performs flawlessly. The only observation is that the AM side of the radio just doesn't receive as well as the older units. Much of that is attributed to the antenna design and the I am sure the receiver specifications are not as good. The FM side is just fine and works wonderfully. I enjoying listening to talk radio on the AM side on long trips. But, it is what it is. lol. rolly, dj cowboy, dhh3 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice write up. I have the V6 and was on the loop around Columbus, Ohio. Cruise set to 72, and it was reading either 36.5, or 35.6. Awesome with two adults in the car. I have 7,800 miles, so it is still breaking in. My DJ is getting 2x the mileage of my Nitro! RetiredChief, rolly and jkeaton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Great report and I'm not surprised at the gas mileage. I have also had great mileage and many other forum members have had the same experience. There have been a few who have complained about terrible gas mileage, but the numbers they report make me question if they have done it correctly. It certainly doesn't reflect the majority of the forum members experiences. As far as the bad reviews for the 2.4, I think it's actually a matter of preference. My brother-in-law has the 2.4 as well and couldn't be happier! Happy motoring!!!! jkeaton, RetiredChief and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've stated before, the 2.4 we had in our 09 was a capable engine if you understand its limits. The pnly engine related issue we had in the 4 years and 80,000 miles we put on it was an intake runner valve malfunction, which was covered under our extended warranty. There is no comparing it to the V6 though in terms of "get up and go". Mileage is about the same. What I could not stand about the 2.4 was the agonizingly long time it took to get up to speed. dj cowboy, rolly, RetiredChief and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredChief Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 The one thing I have learned with the 2.4 on acceleration is that the power curve comes on at around 4000 rpm and up. So, when I need the extra acceleration (such as getting on the interstate), as soon as I make my turn onto the ramp I push it up into the power band in first gear. On a average length acceleration ramp I am well into the 60-65 mph range to merge onto the highway with no issues. Yes it takes a little longer than the V6, no doubt. And if you are trying to go from 30 or 35 mph to 65 it does take a little more time. It's a learning curve. Maybe the next Journey will be the SRT version..... jkeaton, dhh3 and rolly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 There's only one Journey owner I know who drives at 115 mph, so it's no big deal! Lobitz68 and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 There's only one Journey owner I know who drives at 115 mph, so it's no big deal! Alas, he is MIA... dhh3 and RetiredChief 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I think it was 118! rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Alas, he is MIA... Missing In Alabama? dhh3 and RetiredChief 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Missing In Alabama? I Pmd him to ask him to come back. I miss his humor. I never received a reply RetiredChief and rolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I Pmd him as well, he certainly livens up the forum lol. RetiredChief and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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