2007 Dodge Magnum - Bold and Powerful!

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Summary

The Dodge Magnum is bold and powerful, and has the size of a station wagon to carry a family or cargo with ease.  So what is it exactly? The EPA says sport utility, Dodge calls it a sport 'tourer', but whatever it is, the Dodge Magnum is handsome, athletic, and always gives a presence on the road.  The Magnum was made with safety in mind and its all wheel drive can handle just about any weather conditions.  The Magnum's rumbling engine and hot rod styling is simply unique.

History

This Dodge wagon was first rolled out in 2005, a trim was added for 2006, and for 2007 there are changes to options and packages.  There are also new exterior colors, updated safety features, and more standard cabin features.  There are a variety of trim levels, engines, and price.  This includes the base SE, the middle R/T, and the top ranking V8 driven SRT8.  The base Magnum runs about $1000 less than the SRT8 and even with it you still get the full Magnum driving experience.  The 2007 Dodge Magnum can be used as a daily commuter; the fuel economy is actually decent for a vehicle like this.  The R/T includes technology that shuts down four of the Hemi's eight cylinders when the car is just cruising, delivering up to 30 miles per gallon during those moments. The all-wheel-drive models are designed to offer excellent cornering balance under all driving conditions and improved traction in snow and wet-weather conditions.

Magnum Design

The EPA classifies the 2007 Dodge Magnum as a sport utility. Dodge calls it a sport tourer, and some call it a sport wagon. It's a long, low, beefy station wagon on a wide track, with a big bold grille and a chopped top. The Magnum is one vehicle with a huge presence. Significantly sportier in shape than most wagons, the Magnum features distinct tapered rear-quarter windows. Big fender flares surround 17-, 18- or 20-inch wheels, depending on the model. Simple bodyside moldings are included, and the front end features Dodge's characteristic crosshair grille. Rather than a traditional near-vertical liftgate, the Magnum's reaches well forward into the roof, which allows the liftgate to rise nearly straight up. The grille is clearly from the Dodge Ram truck family, and the headlamp units are a nice integrated wedge shape. The SRT8 gets a mesh grille insert surrounded by a blockier fascia with a more aggressive air dam and enlarged, brake-cooling ducts.

Inside the '07 Magnum

Five occupants can fit inside the 2007 Magnum, which has a 60/40-split, folding rear seat. Backseat legroom and headroom are plentiful, but the center rider faces a large driveline tunnel. The rear seat's measurements come within an inch of the front's except in legroom, where the rear seat gives up just over an inch and a half to the front. The 60/40 split rear seat seats three people, but a wide, center armrest with cupholders drops down to make it more comfortable for two. There's plenty of head clearance despite the roofline, which poses no rear visibility problem for the driver. Long, slim quarter windows impair over-the-shoulder views. Cargo volume totals 27.2 cubic feet with the rear seat up and 71.6 cubic feet with the seat folded. A tri-fold false floor allows for extra storage. The driver's seat is comfortable and adjustable. The steering wheel offers both tilt and telescope adjustments and the pedals are power adjustable. Adjustable pedals can help people of small stature position themselves farther away from the airbag-equipped steering wheel, lessening the chance of airbag-related injuries. The Magnum's placement of the entertainment system's video screen is unique. In lieu of suspending it from the ceiling or planting it in the backside of the front seat head restraints, Dodge pivots the Magnum's up out of the front center console. The four-spoke steering wheel is sharp, with buttons for cruise and sound control.

Driving a 'Sport Tourer'   

The Magnum rides comfortably on smooth surfaces. The 3.5-liter V-6 performs with satisfying zip, but it's a little noisy. Engine noise with the 2.7-liter V-6 is more noticeable but not bothersome, and performance doesn't fall far short of the bigger V-6. The SXT model sticks to the road well. Models with the Electronic Stability Program handle wintry surfaces amazingly well.

Dodge Magnum Power

A standard 2.7-liter V-6 in the base model produces 190 hp, and a 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is optional. Dodge's 340-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 powers the R/T. The base V-6 drives a four-speed automatic transmission, while the 3.5-liter V-6 and the Hemi V-8 use a five-speed automatic that has AutoStick for manually selected gear changes. The five-speed automatic transmission upshifts smoothly. The shift lever moves through a slotted gate, with AutoStick actions managed with sideways movements at the bottom end of the gate. The SXT's 3.5-liter V6 makes 250 horsepower and is rated to tow 2000 pounds. The R/T engine's Multi-Displacement System, or MDS, cuts out half of the eight cylinders whenever horsepower is not needed. Although technically capable of towing 3800 pounds with the optional tow package, Dodge does not recommend using the R/T as a tow vehicle. The R/T uses a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick.

Safety

Antilock brakes, traction control and an Electronic Stability Program are standard on the SXT and R/T. Side curtain airbags are optional. Safety features on all models include advanced multistage dual front airbags and the LATCH child seat anchor system. 

Conclusions

When equipped with all-wheel drive, it will do almost anything an SUV will do, with distinctive style, more speed, better handling and better fuel mileage. The Magnum's ride is smooth and its acceleration responsive. Caranddriver.com found the Dodge Magnum to be a hoot to drive. "The 2007 Dodge Magnum blows away all wagon stereotypes and pleases customers with its good looks, utility and performance." (Edmunds.com)Its cabin is large and comfortable, as the underlying rear-wheel-drive design with a long wheelbase and short overhangs allows a lot of room inside. Fuel economy range for the Magnum is 28 mpg Hwy, and 21 mpg City.