Dodge Magnum – Everything You Need To Know About The 2008 Dodge Magnum

The 2008 Dodge Magnum is a midsize or large performance-oriented wagon or an all-wheel-drive sport-utility alternative depending on how you see it. It has undergone a lot of updates in a bid to keep up with its standard and performance. The Magnum is a bona fide triple threat,” says Automobile Magazine. “Utilitarian, good looking and fine driving.”

The Magnum’s appealing combination of handsome and purposeful styling, family-sized utility and wide range of trim and engine choices made it hard to beat by its rivals. Some of the updates to the 2008 Dodge Magnum include a revised front fascia, a newly sculpted hood and a reshaped grille.

Magnum R/T and SRT8 models feature newly optional HID headlamps for greater visibility and an extra dose of high-tech sophistication. The Magnum’s interior design is filled with soft-touch surfaces, a redesigned and more driver-oriented instrument panel, and LED lighting for the cupholders and door pockets on the R/T and SRT8. Let take a look at some of its features.

The Trim Levels
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The 2008 Dodge Magnum Wagon comes in four trim levels which are the base SE, midgrade SXT, V8-powered R/T and maximum-performance SRT8. The base Magnum SE starts off with 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, fully powered accessories, a telescoping steering wheel and a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack. The SXT features a more powerful V6, 17-inch alloy wheels (18s for all-wheel-drive versions), a power driver seat and a satellite radio.

The sportier R/T adds a V8, 18-inch alloy wheels, firmer suspension tuning, leather upholstery, upgraded audio and heated front seats. The high-performance SRT8 is equipped much like the R/T but has a much bigger V8 engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes, sport-tuned suspension and steering, unique interior and exterior detailing, leather/suede upholstery and a power front passenger seat.

Dodge decided to group in packages the Major options. Depending on the trim level, Dodge also offers a sunroof, xenon headlights, automatic climate control, a hard-drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-seat entertainment system. An R/T Performance Group package with 20-inch wheels and performance-grade exhaust/steering/suspension/seats is also available for the Magnum R/T. For the SRT8, there’s an option to order a 13-speaker Kicker audio system.

The Interior
The 2008 Dodge Magnum is a large wagon with a spacious cabin to accommodate 4 adults. Behind the 60/40-split rear seats there are nearly 28 cubic feet of cargo room, and dropping them reveals up to 72 cubic feet of space. The rear liftgate swings up rather than out for easy access, and the Magnum offers an optional cargo organizer as well. In keeping with its racy aspirations, the SRT8 features four-place sport seats with high-grip suede inserts and a newly available Reconfigurable Display (RCD) in the instrument cluster that offers drivers instant feedback on their personal performance numbers.

The 2008 Magnum Engine Performance
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The base Dodge Magnum SE comes standard with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that generates 190 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. Upgrading to the SXT gets you a 3.5-liter V6 putting out 250 horses and 250 lb-ft of torque. For serious hauling of people, the R/T is a more satisfying choice with its 5.7-liter V8 good for 340 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque; the optional Performance Group adds an extra 10 horses.

The SRT8 features a 6.1-liter V8 under the hood that cranks out 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of twist. Only the base car comes with an old-school four-speed automatic transmission, while others are equipped with a modern five-speed automatic. Magnum SXT and R/T models have the option of either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, while others are rear-drive only.

Safety
The Magnum comes with some modern safety features such as Four-wheel disc brakes which are standard on all Magnum models, and antilock brakes, traction control, stability control and power-adjustable pedals are optional on the base SE and standard on all other Magnums. The SRT8 is equipped with side curtain airbags, which are optional on the others. Self-sealing tires are available on all except the SRT8. In government crash testing, the Magnum received five out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection during frontal collisions, and four stars for front occupants and five stars for rear occupants during side crashes.

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