Ready, Aim, Fire
Call it a shot in the arm for the beleaguered station wagon. And not just some little pellet round either, but a full blown, full bore slug.
 |
| The 2005 Dodge Magnum is a seriously cool and powerful shot in the arm for the beleaguered station wagon image. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, American Auto Press) |
You've probably seen the television commercials, but until you stand beside the all-new 2005 Dodge Magnum you won't fully appreciate how stylish, well-balanced and just plain cool this stock low-rider truly is.
Even better, the interior and mechanicals live up to the art deco exterior packaging -- and in the case of the R/T model, exceed it.
 |
| How can you not find a 340-horsepower HEMI V8 engine with 390 lb-ft of torque in a wagon impressive? (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
Funny thing about that station wagon tag is that even DaimlerChrylser executives don't seem to like it. The Magnum is classified as a 'sport tourer' as are the company's Pacifica and PT Cruiser models.
My tester was the loaded, top-of-the-line Magnum R/T, and if a 340-horsepower HEMI V8 engine with 390 lb-ft of torque, a 5-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick manual mode, a rear-wheel drive configuration with standard traction and stability control connecting through to super sticky self-sealing performance tires on 18-inch rims don't impress you, how about a state-of-the-art GPS navigation system, class leading wheelbase and major towing capabilities?