Dodge is launching a new Journey crossover, available in the UK from August.

With seven seats standard, the front-wheel drive will feature a 2.4-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engine.

Priced from £16,995, the entry-level SE model comes with three-zone climate control, tyre pressure monitoring and power folding and heated wing mirrors.

Simon Elliott, Chrysler UK managing director, said: “Dodge Journey is the perfect right-sized vehicle for families that don’t want the look of a people carrier, but need the functionality and utility of an MPV.

"Journey is unmistakably Dodge with powerful exterior styling. But it’s not just about the right look.

"It takes on the practicality and capability of an MPV with the overall fuel efficiency of a passenger car," Elliott added.