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DaimlerChrysler today revealed the 2008 Dodge Magnum, including both R/T and SRT8 versions. The new wagon has a revised front fascia, new headlamps, some chrome highlights, and a new hood scoop on the SRT model.

The R/T model has the sane 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine as its predecessor, with 340 horsepower. Under the new SRT8 is the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8, delivering 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, contributing to a 0–60 mph time of less than five seconds, and 0–100–0 mph in under 17 seconds.

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I like the hood contours that bring to mind the '68-'69 Charger (?) Are they on the current model? Overall, an improvement. I think if the interior were in a different color, say, all black or dark/light tan it would look better than Rubbermaid Gray.
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Hmmm. I happened to like the front end before this refresh, but that's just me talking. I always thought the Magnum was the best looking LX, with the Charger coming in a close second.

The interior looks better, but I gave the Magnum a pass on interior quality and design because you got quite a bit of car for the money, and in a way, the blocky interior matched the vehicle.

I wouldn't mind picking up a used one in a couple years, but then again, a Camaro or possible Volt seem kinda tempting.

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It's not winning much praise from me. It was much better before this refresh. I do like it, but it seems to lack presence and isn't as in-your-face exterior-wise as the pre-MCE model. It's -- dare I say? -- pretty god-darned K-Car.

Also, I'm sick of and disgusted by Dodge's recent interior theme -- blocks and blocks and blocks . . . think they hired the same guys who designed Legoland to design their interiors? Really pathetic. It's getting to the point where you don't know if you're setting in a $15,000 Caliber or a $39,000 Magnum SRT-8 anymore.

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They actually changed alot more then I initially noticed:

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Stuff I noticed that is different: Center stack, top of dash design/shape, more contrast on door pieces, vent shapes, cruise control stalk, gauges, shifter area redesign, different HVAC controls, padded leather center armrest.....

Wow the materials on the upper dash look a lot softer and less cheap (and lower gloss). The changes to the center stack help a lot too, and the vents...it really brings up the quality and appearance of the interior. My favorite thing however is how the gauge shield no longer goes 2/3rds of the way across the dash, and just covers the gauges. I have always hated that design element..and of course Dodge spammed it for a while. At least the Intrepid's flowed gracefully, the old Magnum/Charger looked like it was just tacked on. Now that this is fixed, I have no complaints about the Magnum! ^_^

I wonder if the Charger gets the same interior upgrades?

Oh and here's the old top-of-the-line interior for a more direct comparison:

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My only wonder/complaint is why the steering wheel cvontrols are no longer silver (matching) and are now black.

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Are those Charger headlights, or Charger-inspired designed headlights? At least that's the vibe I'm getting from them.

Chargerish, but different...actually, the car the new SRT front reminds me of the most is the Avenger.

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I love the Magnum but I am not loving this MCE. The interior looks better but I thought the interior on the rental Magnum my family had over the summer was fine. You do get a lot of car for the money and it still attracts looks, probably because it's not a big seller.

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In a sense yes, which is what I first thought, but the shade of the shield is different (more squared off and less rounded). There are a lot of subtle differences. I wonder how different the 300's interior will look.

I didn't say they were identical. The overall styling is similar though. Then again, which DCX interiors aren't? :P

Maybe the Magnum gets a more "300" looking interior, while the 300 get an even more updated interior? :scratchchin:

One would hope. Other than that clock and the bits of wood, it doesn't look any better than the Magnum's interior.
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