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"Alex from Toronto" (canadiancarguy)
11/28/2015 at 14:44 • Filed to: None

The Dodge Journey still uses a 4 speed auto.

DISCUSSION (37)

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:47

Huh. I thought the base model Toyotas were the only ones still using a 4 speed auto anymore. The Chevy Spark was, but now it’s a cvt if I recall correctly. Huh.

My citroen won't start > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:47

Even the RT version?

Nibby > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:51

A terrible one if that... I believe it dates from the late 80s or early 90s Caravans.

EL_ULY > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:51

if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it :]

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:52

Only the most basic 4-cylinders I think, and even those get the option of a 6-speed I'm pretty sure.

Alex B > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:54

Haha

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jkm7680 > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:55

Those exist still?

Alex from Toronto > My citroen won't start
11/28/2015 at 14:56

Just 4 cylinder models get the 4 speed.

Alex from Toronto > jkm7680
11/28/2015 at 14:57

Yes, they sell quite well in Canada.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 14:58

My grandfather bought a sixty grand V8 top-of-the-line Cadillac in 2011...damn thing has a 4 speed auto.

Alex from Toronto > Nibby
11/28/2015 at 14:59

Yay cost cutting!

DoYouEvenShift > Alex B
11/28/2015 at 14:59

You have 1 too many rows of HAs. Unless you count reverse, then it would be AHAH.

Alex from Toronto > jdrgoat - Ponticrack?
11/28/2015 at 15:00

Yep Spark comes with a Cvt

DoYouEvenShift > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
11/28/2015 at 15:01

What was it? If it was a lame front driver then probably yes. They were trying to clear the warehouse by that time.

Alex from Toronto > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/28/2015 at 15:02

I think you get the 6 speed if you want AWD.

pjhusa > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:04

So advanced.

Alex from Toronto > EL_ULY
11/28/2015 at 15:04

Anything to save money.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:10

As long as it’s cheap as fuck(which it is), if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

Probenja > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:10

Kinja'd!!!

Holy crap you are right!, they don’t even hide it on their website.

Amoore100 > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:11

Ironic because elsewhere (i.e. the new Jeep Cherokee) FCA is using a nine speed auto...

The Finker > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:13

I was just thinking about the Journey today too; how it’s really just a Mitsubishi Outlander in Dodge clothes. The worst part for Mitsu is that the Journey seems like a better vehicle than the Outlander (which says a lot, because I think we can all agree that the Journey isn’t known for its greatness).

Dr_Doctor > jkm7680
11/28/2015 at 15:17

It’s a pre-FCA leftover so they probably have the tooling for it paid off. Plus, given how many vehicles in their line up used the old Daimler 4-speed automatic they most likely have a bunch of them left in the parts bin.

Steve in Manhattan > Alex from Toronto
11/28/2015 at 15:19

My ‘87 300D had a 4-speed auto, which by that time was no longer considered cutting edge. Fine for that car. Today? How many does an automatic really need? 7? Certainly not 9 ....