Dodge Journey

On paper, the midsized Journey SUV may sound compelling, but in our tests we found that it has a confining interior, lacks agility, and delivers miserable fuel economy. Added to that, it suffers from poor performance in the IIHS small-overlap frontal crash test. But the Journey rides well, the cabin is relatively quiet, and it offers a third-row seat, albeit one that is snug and best for children. The Journey is late in its model run, with discounts commonplace. But don't be tempted. This low-rated model is a poor value anywhere--even at the airport rental lot. For 2020, the V6 engine and all-wheel drive have been dropped.