After two days behind the Magnum's wheel, tested in various engine configurations, I can find little to fault it. Its interior is tastefully laid out and made of extremely high-quality materials, while its spaciousness and functionality is first rate, offering a dual level compartmentalized cargo area with storage underneath the removable and reversible folding floor panel, the latter
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| Due to its impressive performance, functionality and build quality, the Dodge Magnum just makes sense. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Displaying impressive practicality, superb build quality and unprecedented performance for its budget oriented price class, the Magnum should find a lot of enthusiastic buyers when it comes to market this spring. Rumors of a 4-door sedan variant are running rampant, but for me it would be the functionality of the Sport Tourer that would have me signing on the dotted line. It's truly that good.
After all is said and done it can be had for a mere $27,995 and in top-tier RT trim, only $36,995. The price goes up if optional equipment gets added on, but not by much. And the extras include UConnect hands free communication, a GPS Navigation system combined with an AM/FM radio featuring an integrated 6-disc CD/MP3 player, as well as SIRIUS Satellite radio.
Fully optioned out it's a premium sport wagon, capable of taking on the best in the industry. The Magnum is a sure winner.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$27,995 - $36,995
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, RWD (optional AWD)
- Base Engine: 190 hp, 190 lb-ft of torque, 2.7-L, 24-valve DOHC V6
- Optional Engine: 250 hp, 250 lb-ft of torque, 3.5-L, 24-valve SOHC V6
- Optional Engine: 340 hp, 390 lb-ft of torque, 5.7-L, 16-valve HEMI V8
- Transmission: 4-speed auto (optional 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Curb Weight (min - max): 1,689 - 1,836 (3,721 - 4,046 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Capacity (seats up/folded): 770 - 2,027 L (27.2 - 71.6 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 13.0 / 9.8 L/100 km (18 - 24 mpg) (3.5-L)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 84/120,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Audi A4/A6 Avant, Buick Rendezvous, BMW 3-Series/5-Series Wagon, Ford Freestyle, Honda Accord Wagon, Jaguar X-Type Estate, Mazda6 Wagon, Mercedes-Benz C-Class/E-Class Wagon, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Aztek, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volvo V50/V70
- Web Site: www.dodge.ca
Note: Additional larger photos available in photo album.
