Offered in rear- and all-wheel drive and powered by a pair of V6 and V8 engines, the Dodge Magnum was a true five-door muscle car—at least with an eight-cylinder engine under the hood. That recipe made it popular in certain circles, and to this day, countless enthusiasts would love to see a brand-new one.
Now, as you all know, Dodge has the tools to make a go of it. A hypothetical 2025 Magnum would be based on the latest Charger family (coupe and sedan), offering a roomier cargo area and targeting families who are sick and tired of the crossover frenzy. It would also use the same inline-six gas-burners as the new Charger and be offered with Electric vehicle even power.
But would it be a good idea financially to launch a brand new Dodge Magnum? Probably not, because it might not convince many people to buy it. That's why the Stellantis-owned car brand won't be producing one, and that's a shame, because we think today's automotive world needs more mainstream models, including a lot of land yachts, and a new Magnum would be just what the doctor ordered for certain petrolheads.
Photo: Kolesa
That’s why we’ve seen a number of unrealistic and unofficial re-releases of this model over the years. And with the 2025 Charger recently celebrating its public debut a few days ago, it was only natural that it would serve as the cornerstone for a new Magnum. These renderings come from the folks at Kolesa, and the hypothetical vehicle is certainly an interesting one to look at.
First and foremost, it retains the 2025 Dodge Charger design in the front, sides and rear, albeit with obvious changes. Secondly, it features larger three-quarter windows and larger rear fenders, and a longer roof, which translates into a generous trunk. Thirdly, it looks good (for a production wagon), but we've already said that, so you know our opinion on such a model.
Unfortunately, Dodge will not be bringing back the Magnum brand, at least not for a station wagon, as some believe it could return on a future crossover or Off-road of some sort. Mind you, this is pure speculation, and from what we can tell, the Magnum will remain buried for now. But is it a good idea? And would you be willing to support such a project by buying one? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think of a hypothetical next-generation Dodge Magnum.