Magnum facelifted for '08
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AutoWeek | Published 01/15/07, 11:51 am et |
DETROIT - The Dodge Magnum has been a slow seller for Chrysler, but product development chief Frank Klegon says the company plans to keep its big station wagon around indefinitely.
The 2008 Magnum SRT8, a face-lifted version of the current wagon, made its debut at the North American International Auto Show last week. It is the first of Chrysler's hugely successful LX series cars to receive a face-lift. The other cars include the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger.
The Dodge Challenger muscle car, built on the same platform, is scheduled to arrive in 2008.
"This is a freshening, not the new generation yet," Klegon said.
Klegon said that Chrysler can make derivatives off the platform and "not have to have those big, huge investments" for additional versions.
The Magnum SRT8 features a 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 engine that generates 425 hp. Dodge redesigned the hood with a large scoop to help the big engine breathe. The front fascia and the Dodge "cross hair" grille have also been redesigned.
The 2008 Magnum SRT8, a face-lifted version of the current wagon, made its debut at the North American International Auto Show last week. It is the first of Chrysler's hugely successful LX series cars to receive a face-lift. The other cars include the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger.
The Dodge Challenger muscle car, built on the same platform, is scheduled to arrive in 2008.
"This is a freshening, not the new generation yet," Klegon said.
Klegon said that Chrysler can make derivatives off the platform and "not have to have those big, huge investments" for additional versions.
The Magnum SRT8 features a 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 engine that generates 425 hp. Dodge redesigned the hood with a large scoop to help the big engine breathe. The front fascia and the Dodge "cross hair" grille have also been redesigned.
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