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2008 Dodge Magnum Safety Review

July 23, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protection and rollover resistance
NHTSA

All trim levels include the mandatory front airbags, but side curtain airbags are optional
Cars.com

Narrow windows impair outward visibility
Forbes Autos

The 2008 Dodge Magnum achieves good crash-test rankings, but some safety features are optional and its styling cuts down on visibility.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the 2008 Dodge Magnum five out of five stars in protection during front-impact crashes and a respectable four stars for side impact protection and rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not rated the Magnum.

Cars.com reports that "all trim levels include the mandatory front airbags, but side curtain airbags are optional.” However, "parents with small children will appreciate the [Magnum 2008] Latch child-seat anchors, which are installed in all three backseat positions."

Edmunds says "four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Dodge Magnum 2008 models, and antilock brakes, traction control, stability control," while "power-adjustable pedals are optional on the base Dodge Magnum 2008 SE and standard on all other Magnums."

It is unusual to see many comments on visibility, but the 2008 Dodge Magnum has traded some outward sight for sleek looks. Kelley Blue Book complains "narrow windows and a big rear blind spot are also bothersome characteristics." ForbesAutos also notes "narrow windows impair outward visibility." Cars.com says that in addition to compromising luggage space, the low Dodge Magnum 2008 roofline causes visibility problems.

Conclusion

The 2008 Dodge Magnum performs well in crash tests, but not all versions get the latest safety gear.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protection and rollover resistanceNHTSAAll trim levels include the mandatory front airbags, but side curtain airbags are optionalCars.comNarrow windows impair outward visibilityForbes Autos The 2008 Dodge Magnum achieves good crash-test rankings, but some safety features are optional and its styling cuts down on visibility. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the 2008 Dodge Magnum five out of five stars in protection during front-impact crashes and a respectable four stars for side impact protection and rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not rated the Magnum. Cars.com reports that "all trim levels include the mandatory front airbags, but side curtain airbags are optional.” However, "parents with small children will appreciate the [Magnum 2008] Latch child-seat anchors, which are installed in all three backseat positions." Edmunds says "four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Dodge Magnum 2008 models, and antilock brakes, traction control, stability control," while "power-adjustable pedals are optional on the base Dodge Magnum 2008 SE and standard on all other Magnums." It is unusual to see many comments on visibility, but the 2008 Dodge Magnum has traded some outward sight for sleek looks. Kelley Blue Book complains "narrow windows and a big rear blind spot are also bothersome characteristics." ForbesAutos also notes "narrow windows impair outward visibility." Cars.com says that in addition to compromising luggage space, the low Dodge Magnum 2008 roofline causes visibility problems. ConclusionThe 2008 Dodge Magnum performs well in crash tests, but not all versions get the latest safety gear.  2008 DODGE MAGNUM STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "For its third birthday, the Dodge Magnum gets a bit of cosmetic surgery" Cars.com: "Its bold styling commands the road" Car and Driver: "the updated Mag Wag gets a more aggressive front-end" The 2008 Dodge Magnum has styling ...

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Other Choices:

If you're considering a 2008 Dodge Magnum, there are a couple of other near-wagon alternatives worth looking at. The Ford Taurus X is a crossover (really a tall-roof wagon) built on the same platform as the previous-generation Volvo XC90. The Taurus X is bigger than the Magnum, but offers none of the Dodge's handling or V-8 performance potential.

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