The 2010 Dodge Journey Earns Highest Possible Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Auburn Hills, Mich., September 10, 2009 Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Dodge Journey has earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Another Top Safety Pick for Chrysler Group is not only a great achievement for the Dodge Journey but also for the company," said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. "IIHS' recognition of our products demonstrates Chrysler's leadership in occupant protection and overall vehicle engineering capability."
The 2010 Dodge Journey incorporates a two-fold approach to safety: passive features, including pre-tensioning seat-belt retractors, supplemental side-curtain airbags and standard torso airbags, combined with accident-avoidance features, including standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
"The Dodge Journey is at the head of the class for safety," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "The Top Safety Pick designation is our highest award and only goes to vehicles affording the best overall crash protection, plus electronic stability control to help drivers avoid many crashed altogether."
Standard safety equipment on the 2010 Dodge Journey includes ESC with traction control, Brake Assist and ABS, driver and front-passenger active head restraints, front seat-mounted side airbags and advanced multi-stage front airbags.
The 2010 Dodge Journey offers more than 20 safety features, including;
