 About the Dodge MagnumThe Dodge Magnum is technically classified as a station wagon, but it certainly does not have much in common with the wagons that were so popular before sport utility vehicles and minivans. It is a front-engined vehicle that comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available as well. The interior is designed to be spacious and can easily accommodate passengers and plenty of cargo. While initially catering to families looking for an alternative to SUVS and vans, the Dodge Magnum actually has inspired interest in many younger individuals who thought the model was sporty and fun.A 200-horsepower V-6 engine powered the standard edition of the Dodge Magnum, but a 250-horsepower V-6 can be found in the SXT model. The R/T model utilizes a 340-horsepower V-8 engine... View more and a special SRT8 model boasts an even beefier V-8 with 425 horsepower. While the fuel economy is bound to be low on the V-8 models, that of the V-6 models is surprisingly competitive at almost 26 mpg on the highway. Due to the transmission and the structure of the vehicle, the Dodge Magnum is not intended for heavy towing. However, all models can handle small loads of 2,500 lbs or less. The Dodge Magnum, along with the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, was built at an assembly plant in Canada. When the first model was released in 2005, the SXT model was only equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, and critics were not pleased with the performance. The later models, however, remedied the situation and made a five-speed automatic standard. Significant changes were never made to the exterior between 2005 and 2008, but the final model in 2008 did have a drastically upgraded interior. Although the Dodge Magnum was becoming more and more popular with trendy young drivers, it was discontinued in 2008 because of the lack of sufficient sales. Even though fuel economy was diminished with the V-8 engines, these models were actually the most popular of all Dodge Magnums. The latter models included a variety of technological advancements, including standard MP3 players and satellite radios. A rear-view camera and navigation system were available as optional features. The Dodge Magnum SRT8 is well prepared to go up against almost any other vehicle on the road with an impressive 425 horsepower, and the performance is not what one would expect from a wagon. All of the NHTSA safety ratings are 4 and 5 stars, so the vehicle can certainly be classified as safe. Identifix gives the Dodge Magnum the maximum grade possible when it comes to reliability, and a review of expected repairs proves to be fairly low, with no major problems being reported. View less | |||
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