• 2010 Dodge Journey named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Pick
• Chrysler Group LLC exhibits safety expertise and quality engineering in
popular crossover segment

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Sep 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 sidecurtain
air bags and standard torso air bags, combined with accidentavoidance
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 crashes 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:
• Active Head Restraints
• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Auto-reverse Sun Roof
• Auto-reverse Window
• BeltAlert
• Brake Assist
• Brake/Park Interlock
• Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)
• Child-protection Rear Door Locks
• Crumple Zones
• Digressive Load-limiting Retractors
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Energy-absorbing Steering Column
• Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
• Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts
• Inside Emergency Release
• Interior Head-impact Protection
• Knee Bolsters
• Safety Cage Body Structure
• Seat-belt Pretensioners (both front seat belts)
• Side Guard Door Beams
• Side-curtain Air Bags

About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat
Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and
products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network
required to compete effectively on a global scale, the alliance builds on
Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in
1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology. Headquartered in Auburn Hills,
Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most
recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler
and Dodge Ram. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and
powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group LLC to
offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
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Additional information and news from Chrysler Group LLC is available at: http://www.media.chrysler.com

 

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