2008 Ford Taurus X

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.

Introducing the 2008 Ford Taurus X

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.

What's new in 2008?

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.

Price Range and Gas Mileage

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 Engines Available.

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.

Vehicle Dimensions

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.

Standard Options and Accessories

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

Models and Trims

The 2008 Ford Taurus X comes in six different trims, including a Limited Edition and a special Eddie Bauer model. The details about the trims are as follows:

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

Similar Models

The 2008 Ford Taurus X is a wagon-styled vehicle. It is similar in space and design as the following vehicles:

  • Chrysler Pacifica
  • Honda Pilot
  • Mazda Mazda A6
  • Volkswagen Passat
  • Subaru Outback

Sources

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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