http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=02670418

 

Ehh...not bad. I'll reserve final judgement until I see them in person. Just how big (dimensions wise) is the Magnum? It looks huge


-Mike

 

I have my doubts, as the article pointed out, that middle-America is ready for a wagon-only Intrepid replacement. It's neat for what it is though.

 

The interiors in them look cheap and plasticy especially considering these are likley to start at $30K

 

They probably saved some money using GMC Envoy headlights on the Magnum

But seriously, both front ends are butt-ugly, especially the Chrysler. They have nice rumps, tho.

 

The dodge looks like a truck from the front, it looks huge. The interior of the chrysler needs to get richer materials to match its stately presence from the outside.

 

The Magnum concept was huge. It really looks like a cumbersome car to drive.

At Chevy we complain about the chrome bar. But haven't we seen the front end of the Magnum before? Like a mid-90's Dakota...old Ram...current Ram.... --(yawn)

 

Kind of reminded me of a modern day Caprice Estate Wagon.

 

Agreed on the volume forecasts, I don't know how much volume it will sell.

I like it alot though. It looks chopped and muscular. With a Hemi, I think you've got something special here. Between this car and the FX45, I think the family car has been redefined to include cutting edge style & performance.

I've seen a number of the Caprice wagons dressed up like an SS recently, and have to say they look pretty sharp, even today.

I read somewhere that they were shooting for a $25K price on this. I would assume the Hemi would take it into the $30s since it would probably come with all the bells & whistles.

The article talks about dealers wanting a sedan to sell beside it. I dont' necessarily disagree in order to get volume, but if I was in the market, the wagon would get my $. This thing is just plain cool right out of the box.

 

I'll take a silver spear over that yawning chasm of a grill anyday!

First picture I looked at I could've sworn I was looking at a lowered pick-up.

We may crack on GM styling a bit, but they've got nothing on Chrysler and Dodge's new styling direction.

 

Well said.

Just too bad they didn't make the Magnum's grille chrome, like on the new Durango.

Other than that, the Magnum definetely looks HUGE but I'll have to see it in person to comment further. It could turn out to be just okay.

300C is okay, I guess...

TS

 

Holy crap! If the Hemi Magnum comes in under $30K, I'm taking my mom to the closest Dodge dealership as soon as it comes out!

I'm liking the 300C by the pics too

 

Wow how much do those land yachts weigh?? GOD they look like a sister platform to a Bendley Arnage T!

I still can't believe Dodge replaces the Intrepid with a rwd station wagon. What are they going to use in NASCAR. I guess they can slap Stratus on the nose, at least they make a 2dr Stratus.....

 

Stick a fork in them . . . they're done.

Note to designers: do not let Germans or Japanese style your cars. Very very bad idea.

 

About a hair under 4,000 pounds for the 300C.

Before we go into vapor lock over this, it's only about 150 lbs or so heavier than a V8 BMW 5 series (which is hardly a big car), and a few pounds lighter than an Impala SS.

IRS that doesn't have alot of expensive lightweight alumunum pieces is going to make any car pretty heavy. Those old Lexus 430SC coupes were about 2 tons as well.