(Wed 07 May 08)

Dodge's new Avenger-based seven-seater, called the Journey, will go on sale in the UK in August at prices starting from £16,995.

The Journey is an MPV which can seat five adults and has a third row of two seats for smaller passengers. There are three trim levels - SE, SXT and R/T - and even in SE form the Journey has three-zone climate control air-conditioning, a tyre pressure monitor, heated and folding door mirrors and an MP3-compatible 6-CD audio system.

The entry-level car has a 2.4-litre petrol engine, but most customer interest is likely to centre on the four other versions, each of which uses the Volkswagen Group's 138bhp two-litre turbo diesel. The SE version has a six-speed manual gearbox, the R/T gets a twin-clutch automatic, and if you go for the mid-range SXT you have the choice of either transmission.

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