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For 2008 Ford is hoping that by changing the names of some of its slower-selling vehicles that it will help improve sales. So, for 2008, the Ford Freestyle Wagon is now known as the Ford Taurus X. For 2008 there is a new grille for the vehicle, featuring Ford's new appearance and updated interiors and a more powerful engine. Beyond that, the Ford Taurus X is similar to the Freestyle.
The 2008 Ford Taurus X is, essentially, the same vehicle that, in 2007, was the Ford Freestyle wagon. For 2008 it will have s lightly re-designed exterior and some new interior options. The 2008 model will also have a more powerful engine than the Freestyle. The Taurus X will also be offered in a more upscale Eddie Bauer version, similar to what Ford has done with Explorer SUV.
The 2008 Ford Taurus X is a slightly redesigned version of the 2007 Ford Freestyle wagon. For 2008 they have increased the power of the engine by putting a V6 under the hood. The exterior of the Taurus X also features the new Ford design and grille. It also has an updated interior. It comes standard with an electronic stability system. It also keeps the Freestyle wagon body style.
The 2008 Ford Taurus X is priced between $26,615 and $31,800.
The Ford Taurus X gets 15 - 16 miles per gallon when driving in the city. When driving on the highway, the Taurus X gets 22 - 24 miles per gallon.
The 2008 Ford Taurus X has a more-powerful engine than the Freestyle it is replacing. It comes with a 263-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine.
The 2008 Ford Taurus X has a maximum cargo volume of 85.2 cubic feet. It's exterior length is 200.3 inches. Its exterior width is 74.9 inches. The exterior height is 67.4 inches. The total passenger volume is listed as 146 cubic feet. The interior cargo volume, without the seats folding down, is 20.7 cubic feet.
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil front and rear springs | Dual power remote heated mirrors | AM/FM/Satellite-capable, clock, seek-scan | ABS & driveline traction control |
| Front and rear gas-pressurized shocks | Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Radio steering wheel controls | AdvanceTrac stability control |
| Multi-link rear suspension | Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror | Integrated roof antenna | Front and rear anti-roll bar |
| Rack & pinion steering | Seating capacity of 6 | 4 wheel disc brakes | |
| Front bucket seats | Front vented disc brakes | ||
| Rear 40-40 bucket seats | Side impact bars | ||
| Air filter | Front fog/driving lights | ||
| Underseat ducts | 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | ||
| Cruise control w/ steering wheel controls | Passenger and driver airbags | ||
| Power w/ 2 stage unlock door locks | Passenger and driver side impact airbags | ||
| Remote keyless entry | Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag | ||
| 4 12V DC power outlets | Occupancy sensor | ||
| Compass | SecuriLock ignition disable | ||
| Panic alarm | |||
| Security system |
4dr Front-Wheel Drive SEL: MSRP: $26,615
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent front strut suspension w/ anti-roll bar | Roof rack w/ rails only | AM/FM/Satellite-capable w/ seek-scan, single in-dash CD player | Aero-composite halogen headlamps |
| P215/65TR17.0 BSW AS tires | Manual air conditioning w/ air filter | AM/FM/Satellite-capable w/ seek-scan and 6-disc in-dash CD player (optional) | Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps (optional) |
| Electric power-assist rack-pinion steering | Automatic dual zone front air conditioning w/ air filter (optional) | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite w/ seek-scan and single-in-dash CD player (optional) | Front fog lights |
| Rear air conditioning w/ separate controls (optional) | MP3 capability (optional) | Rear parking sensors | |
| 1st row express open/close tilting and sliding glass sunroof (optional) | Voice activated radio (optional) | Remote activated perimeter/approach lights | |
| Sunshade (optional) | Speed-sensitive volume | Ignition disable | |
| Power adjustable pedals (optional) | Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | Stability control | |
| Navigation system (optional) | 4 speakers | ABS and driveline traction control | |
| Passenger and driver heated-cushions (optional) | 2 wireless headphones (optional) | 3 manual adjustable rear head restraints (optional) | |
| Reclining power passenger and driver seats (optional) | Entertainment system w/ DVD (optional) | ||
| Reclining power passenger and driver seats (optional) | A/V remote (optional) | ||
| Manual lumbar support for passenger and driver (optional) | 1 LCD 1st row monitor (optional) | ||
| Manual lumbar support for driver | 1 LCD 2nd row monitor (optional) | ||
| Power fore/aft driver adjustment | Wireless connectivity (optional) | ||
| Power fore/aft passenger and driver adjustment (optional) | |||
| Outside temperature display |
4dr All-Wheel Drive SEL: MSRP: $28,465
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic full-time four-wheel drive | Max seating capacity of 7 (optional) | Same as above | Same as above |
| All other options are the same as above | All other options are the same as above |
4dr Front-Wheel Drive Eddie Bauer: MSRP: $28,970
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| P225/60TR 18.0 BSW performance tires | Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors | Same as above | Same as above |
| Rear air conditioning w/ separate controls (optional) | |||
| 1st row express open/close tilting and sliding glass sunroof (optional) | |||
| Sunshade (optional) | |||
| Cruise control w/ steering wheel controls | |||
| Navigation system (optional) | |||
| Max seating capacity of 7 (optional) | |||
| Front bucket seats |
4dr Front-Wheel Drive Limited: MSRP: $29,950
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low emission vehicle II | 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors) | AM/FM/Satellite-capable w/ seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player | Delay off aero-composite halogen headlamps |
| 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, pedals) (optional) | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite w/seek-scan and 6-disc in-dash CD player (optional) | Rear parking sensors | |
| Garage door transmitter (optional) | MP3 capability | ||
| Passenger and driver heated cushions | Amplifier | ||
| Passenger and driver heated seatbacks | Digital signal processor | ||
| Heated rear seat (optional) | Voice-activated radio (optional) | ||
| Speed-sensitive volume | |||
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | |||
| 7 Audiophile speakers | |||
| 2 wireless headphones (optional) | |||
| Entertainment system w/ DVD player (optional) | |||
| A/V remote (optional) | |||
| 1 LCD monitor (optional) | |||
| 1 LCD 2nd row monitor (optional) | |||
| Wireless connectivity (optional) |
4dr All-Wheel Drive Eddie Bauer: MSRP: $30,820
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic full-time four-wheel drive | Same as above | Same as above | Delay off aero-composite halogen headlamps |
| All other features same as above | All other options same as above |
4dr All-Wheel Drive Limited: MSRP: $31,800
| Suspension and Drive Train | Convenience Features | Entertainment Features | Safety Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic full-time four-wheel drive | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above |
| All-wheel drive | |||
| All other options same as above |
The 2008 Ford Taurus X is a wagon-styled vehicle. It is similar in space and design as the following vehicles:
The 2008 Ford Taurus X details, including those about options and accessories, were gathered from an array of car websites. Those websites include the following: Yahoo Autos, autos.yahoo..com, Consumer Guide Auto at consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com , Edmunds, www.edmunds.com,, and Cars.com, www.cars.com.
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