2008 Dodge Magnum
For those of us that find the concept of a $40K, Mustang-humbling muscle wagon a mouth-watering one, but think that the current Dodge Magnum SRT8 looks a bit too bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to actually humble any Mustangs, hold on until this fall for the dramatically facelifted 2008 Magnum. Due in August of 2007, the updated Mag Wag gets a more aggressive front-end with slimmer, chrome-trimmed projector-beam headlamps set lower within the fascia. On the SRT8, Dodge’s trademark gunsight grille has been reduced to a more palatable size, while the new sculpted hood features a gaping and functional hood scoop, a la Charger SRT8. The rear end is unchanged.
Lesser Magnums also feature a front-end restyle, albeit with a bigger version of the grille. R/T models offer optional HID headlamps and, for the first time, chrome-clad 20-inch wheels.
The 2008 Magnum interior features some minor upgrades, but honestly, after a quick glance inside, the “upgrades” don’t do much to bring it anywhere near the Honda/Toyota benchmark for material and build quality. LED-illuminated cupholders and door pockets are optional—woo-hoo.
The dirty parts remain unchanged, which is no bad thing, particularly in the case of the Hemi-equipped, 340-hp R/T and 425-hp SRT8.
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