The Dodge Magnum is a landmark car, or a watershed car, or something like that. For sure, there is no other car like it. When equipped with all-wheel drive, it will do almost anything an SUV will do, with distinctive style, more speed, better handling and better fuel mileage.For the irresistible price of $22,495 including destination, the Magnum SE comes with a good and proven V6 engine, making more horsepower than the six-cylinder that's in the BMW 525i Sport Wagon, which costs $40,000. The Magnum RT with the powerful and frugal multi-displacement 5.7-liter Hemi is one of a kind, at just $30,000.
The Magnum excels with its quiet cabin, smooth and solid ride, and tight handling. Its interior is well thought-out, and the rear-wheel-drive design with a long wheelbase and short overhangs allows a lot of room inside. The styling might be too aggressive for many, but the practical arguments for this car are hard to beat.