Chicago 2011: Dodge gives Grand Caravan, Journey the R/T treatment for 2011

As part of the huge rush for the Chrysler product model year 2011, the Pentastar has released new R / T trim levels of both the Dodge Grand Caravan and travel crossover. Both models make their debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week, and while there are no large performance gains, the spruced up exterior and interior speak of sportiness.
Both the Grand Caravan and Journey R / T use Chrysler 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar, pumping out 283 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque, for use only on a six-speed automatic transmission. The minivan is only with front-wheel drive, though a four-wheel-drive version of the travel-R / T available.
Outside, the Grand Caravan R / T new appearance tweaks like a "dipped" body-colored grille, body-colored side moldings and a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels. Also offers the Journey R / T is the same type of external treatment, but rides on larger 19-inch aluminum wheels with a satin-Carbon finish. Inside benefit both vehicles upgrades like black seats with red contrast stitching throughout, and the latest Chrysler connectivity and infotainment.
The 2011 Grand Caravan R / T and Journey R / T will arrive at dealerships this spring of $ 30,595 and $ 28,995 or prices. The decision for the four-wheel-drive Journey R / T you back $ 30,695, and you can read the full range of detail in the car manufacturer press release after the jump.

Dodge Journey-based Fiat Freemont will debut in Geneva

Chrysler has many partnerships over the years had, and as odd as it may have seemed at the beginning of tie-in with the Fiat probably more sensible than this past pairings. Chrysler does not have much of a presence overseas, and Fiat is not in North America. Putting them together, then this could be the perfect formula for global success. The Fiat 500 is coming to North America, and while we Chrysler vehicles have been hearing is sent to Europe for some time, this is the first real evidence.

The vehicle you see here will be presented at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Fiat Freemont. Sound familiar? That's because it is essentially the Dodge Journey is a different badge on the nose. Otherwise it is produced essentially the same vehicle, next to the trip at the same plant in Toluca, Mexico.

The only major difference is speaking under the hood, where Fiat's own 2.0-liter Multijet turbo diesel engines (with 140 or 170 hp) with front-wheel drive and manual transmissions will be offered initially. Four-wheel drive, automatic transmission and Chrysler 3.6-liter V6 is Pentastar shorly available after launch. The details are in the press release after the break, and you will see the travel-come-Fiat even in high-res gallery below.