What is the Dodge Magnum?
The Dodge Magnum was a large wagon with a long roof, a broad cabin and a distinctive, muscular shape. It brought passenger and cargo space to Dodge’s LX range of large cars. Its upright rear body and car-like layout gave it the proportions of a traditional wagon.
The Magnum name had appeared on earlier Dodge models. This version was a fresh design for the 2000s, built around a spacious cabin and a long cargo area.
Generation and engines
The Magnum’s LX generation ran from 2005 to 2008. Its petrol engine range stretched from 2.7 L to 6.1 L, spanning different levels of performance and power.
How economical is the Dodge Magnum?
United States EPA figures cover the Magnum from 2005 to 2008. The best combined rating is 21 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. Canadian figures for the same years give a lowest listed consumption of 11.1 L/100 km. The EPA and Canadian five-cycle procedures differ, so results are best considered within each market.
Where was it sold?
The Magnum was sold in the United States and Canada. In both markets, it was listed with petrol engines from 2.7 L to 6.1 L.
Questions and answers
Was the Dodge Magnum a sedan or a wagon?
It was a large wagon with a long roof and a roomy cargo area.
What engines did the Magnum have?
Its listed petrol engine range ran from 2.7 L to 6.1 L.
What is the Magnum’s best combined EPA rating?
Its United States EPA rating reaches 21 MPG combined.
Why do the US and Canadian consumption figures differ?
The United States uses EPA testing, while Canada uses a five-cycle procedure. The results are not directly interchangeable.