Dodge Magnum

The Magnum was a stopgap by Dodge in between the Intrepid being discontinued and the new Charger sedan coming to market. It was the first V8-powered station wagon released in a decade. With the Hemi V8 engine packed into the SRT trim, the Magnum was an exciting car to drive that brought a bit of muscle into the family car segment (via Car & Driver).

The Magnum was an unfortunate victim of the 2008 economic collapse. If the economy had stayed on par, the Magnum might have had a chance to stay on the market a bit longer. There was a lot to like about the Magnum thanks to the performance and the versatility of the wagon design.