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Though not a class leader, the 2012 Dodge Journey has enough positive attributes to make it worthy of consideration. The most notable improvement is within the cabin, where higher-quality materials, a pleasing design and Chrysler’s latest technology features are on display.

The Journey has a lot of room, comfort and convenience for the price of a less-useful small or midsize sedan — if you keep your mitts off the options list.

The 2011 Dodge Journey distinguishes itself easily among competitors with a quiet cabin and smooth ride that rival entry-level luxury cars.

Always good-looking,the Journey has been redone for 2011 with great success to become a credible competitor in terms of value and driving satisfaction. If you’re crossover shopping, it’s worth a look.

On mountain roads, the new Dodge Journey feels like a sedan. On open highways, it still feels like a sedan. Few big seven-passenger crossovers feel this small on the road

Driving the 2011 Dodge Journey is utterly prosaic, and that’s not a negative. Versatility may not win the heart of the enthusiast, but it’ll earn commendation from those with dollar sense.

It’s nothing short of amazing how much Dodge has managed to change the Journey in such a short period of time. With a little more work in the fuel-economy and exterior styling department, this could be an unlikely top-runner in a hotly competitive segment.

The Dodge Journey is easy to drive and rides very smoothly and quietly, with a cushier character than the Chevrolet and Kia. It doesn’t only look more expensive. It also feels more expensive.

The 2011 Dodge Journey hardly transformed into a game changer, but it is finally more than class competitive by offering up a number of features buyers won’t find anywhere else.

The midsize crossover segment is an incredibly important one in the U.S., and the changes to the Journey have it headed in the right direction. However, for it to be viewed as one of the best in its class, more work needs to be done.