Choice of four trims

The 2007 Dodge Magnum is a full-size 4-door station wagon from DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The 2007 Dodge Magnum is the second generation Magnum. The first-generation was introduced in 1978 while the second-generation was launched in 2004 for the 2005 model year.

The 2007 Magnum is available in four trims: SE, SXT, R/T, and SRT8. The R/T is also available with the Road/Track (R/T) Performance Group. All the four trims are available in Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) options, while the SXT and R/T are also offered in All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versions.

All Magnum trims come with a powertrain warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles.

The 2007 Magnum offers a choice of four engine options. The Magnum SE comes fitted with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that produces 190 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque. It provides an excellent combination of performance and fuel-economy.

The Magnum SXT is powered by a high-output 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.

The Magnum R/T derives power from a 5.7-liter HEMI Multiple Displacement V8 engine that delivers 340 hp (350 with available Road/Track Performance Group) and 390 lb-ft of torque. The advanced Multiple Displacement System (MDS) shifts from eight cylinders to four during driving and light acceleration to save fuel.

The SRT8 gets the advantage of a high-performance 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 engine that issues a stellar 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.

An advanced 5-speed automatic transmission (AT) with AutoStick comes standard on all the trims with the exception of the SE, which features a 4-speed AT. Transmission in all the trims features overdrive.

All the four trims are equipped with a 5-link rear suspension and an independent front suspension. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes in the front as well as the rear.

The 2007 Magnum is blessed with a sleek, powerful design and muscular lines. All the trims stand on a wheelbase of 120.0 inches and measure 197.7 inches in length. All Magnum trims have a sporty shape and feature distinct, tapered rear-quarter windows. All trims except for the SE come standard with simple body-side moldings.

The Magnum’s front-end features Dodge's characteristic crosshair grille, complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights and fog-lamps. The SXT, R/T, and SRT8 come with an optional power sunroof to let the sun dance into the car.

All the trims feature a forward-hinging rear lift-gate that opens up and allows easy access to the cargo area. There is also a distinct rear spoiler on the lift-gate in all the trims.

The SE and SXT come standard with P215/65R17 tires while the R/T comes with standard P225/60R18 tires. However, the R/T Road/Track rolls on 245/45R20 all-season performance tires. The SRT8 cruises on standard 245/45ZR20 or 255/45ZR20 performance tires.

The SE comes with standard 17-inch steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers while the SXT is available with standard 17-inch aluminum, machined-face wheels. The R/T stands on 18-inch aluminum, ultra-brite wheels. The R/T Road/Track comes standard on 20-inch aluminum, chrome-clad wheels. The SRT8 gets the benefit of 20-inch SRT Forged aluminum wheels. Distinct wheel arches surround the wheels in all trims.

All Magnum trims can seat up to five people, including the driver. The SE and the SXT come standard with fabric seats. The R/T comes standard with premium leather-trim seats, which are optional or available as part of the Comfort Seating Group for the SXT. The R/T Road/Track offers comfort with its standard premium vinyl-trim seats with suede micro-fiber inserts while the SRT8 reigns supreme with its standard premium leather-trim seats with suede micro-fiber inserts.

All the four trims come standard with manual adjustable lumbar seats for driver as well as passengers and 60/40 split-folding rear bench with armrest and cup holders. The SX and the R/T feature a standard 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, available with Convenience Group I for the SE. The R/T Road/Track and the SRT8 get the benefit of an 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front-passenger seat, included with Comfort Seating Group and Convenience Group II for SXT and R/T.

The SE, SXT, R/T, and the SRT8 feature an instrument cluster, which includes a speedometer, a tripmeter, a fuel gauge, and a temperature display that has black-on-white gauges that change to a glowing blue-green color in the dark.

Some standard interior features common across all the trims are an air-conditioning system, power windows, power and speed-sensitive door locks, rearview day/night mirrors, a manual tilt/telescoping steering column, and a rear window defroster.

The SRT8 comes standard with steering wheel-mounted audio and Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls for the driver’s convenience. This feature is available with the Electronics Convenience Group for R/T.

All the trims come standard with 27.2 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seat up, that expands to 71.6 cubic feet with the seat folded down.

The fuel tank capacity of SE RWD and SXT RWD is 18.0 gallons while that of the SXT AWD, R/T RWD, R/T AWD, and SRT8 is 19.0 gallons.

The makers of the Dodge Magnum have not forgotten to take care of your entertainment needs. The SE, SXT, and R/T come standard with an AM/FM radio in addition to a disc CD player, changer controls, and auxiliary audio input jack. The SRT8 features a standard AM/FM radio with a cassette and an integrated 6-CD changer with MP3 capability. This is an optional package on the SXT and R/T.

An integrated DVD-based GPS Navigation System with a 5.8-inch display screen comes as part of the SRT Option Group III for SRT8 and it is optional on the SXT and R/T. A vehicle entertainment system comprising of a DVD system that includes a 7-inch screen located in the center console armrest, a remote control, two wireless headsets, and faceplate audio and video input jacks is optional on the SXT, R/T, and the SRT8.

The Magnum comes with various optional packages. Some of them include leather-trimmed seats, 8-way power heated driver and front-passenger seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, power adjustable pedals, automatic dual zone temperature control, automatic headlamps, and driver and front-passenger one-touch auto-up/down front windows.

All Magnum trims are maneuvered by a power-assisted rack and pinion steering that is highly responsive. All trims feature a 5-link rear suspension and an independent front suspension. The four-wheel independent suspension in the front ensures agile handling, a smooth ride, and maximum traction while maintaining complete control of individual wheels.

Disc brakes in the rear as well as front provide sharp stopping power to all the four trims. The Magnum SRT8 boasts of the hottest technology in braking systems, with standard high-performance 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with vented 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear discs and Brembo Performance 4-piston calipers. The RWD arrangement provides agile handling and control at any speed while the AWD, by means of a front differential and transfer case, delivers excellent traction and balance.

With a turning diameter of 38.9 feet, the Magnum can be driven and turned just about anywhere and everywhere without any difficulty. Ground clearance of 5.6 inches empowers the Magnum to take on bumpy terrain with just as much ease as smooth roads.

The SE RWD offers a fuel economy of 21/28 miles per gallon for city/highway. The SXT AWD can be driven for 17/24 miles per gallon in city/highway respectively. The fuel economy of SXT RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, and SRT8 is 19/27, 17/24, 17/25, and 14/20 miles per gallon in city/highway respectively.

The 2007 Magnum comes packed with ample safety features to take care of its occupants.

All the four trims come standard with advanced multi-stage airbags for the driver and the front-passenger. However, supplemental side-curtain airbags for the front and rear outboard occupants are optional for the SE and SRT8 and included with the Protection Group package for the SXT and R/T.

All the trims also feature a child seat anchor system to protect children and an anti-theft engine immobilizer. The R/T comes standard with a tire pressure monitoring system while the SRT8 is available with a standard tire pressure monitoring display located in EVIC (included with the Electronic Convenience Group).

The SXT, R/T, and the SRT8 come standard with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) while it is optional on SE. ABS offers enhanced stability, improved steering control, and sharp stopping power during emergency braking situations.

All the trims, except for the SE, feature a standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that helps the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle during extreme steering maneuvers. It detects oversteer and understeer and tries to correct the vehicle’s course by automatically controlling the throttle and applying the brakes at individual wheels.

One of the optional packages available with the Magnum is the Protection Group package that comprises of front and rear supplemental side-curtain air bags, air filtration and self-sealing tires, which are optional on the SXT, R/T, and R/T Road/track. However, self-sealing tires are not available with R/T Road/Track Performance Group.