Sure we all love small cars for their fuel efficiency, but have you ever tried to take a family of six plus pets and luggage on a trip? Oh yeah, now add a boat or some jet skis, a pop-up trailer, or perhaps some dirt bikes…Not going to happen. We still need large SUVs to move around the country, which is why the Expedition makes a great choice for families who need the room, capabilities, and comfort this full-size SUV has to offer.
The Ford Expedition has been a favorite of families for over a decade. Forget that it was the first ever full-size SUV to achieve five-star front crash test ratings from NHTSA for the driver and front-seat passenger. Or that it has received numerous awards from magazines and other companies like J.D. Power and Associates. Or even that it offers first-in-class features like the PowerFold™ third-row seats. The fact that it gets 18 mpg on the highway and has all the awards plus much more is the real story.
The Expedition’s 5.4-liter engine is a dependable V-8 that produces 300 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque. This makes towing a max-capacity 9,200-lb trailer simple and effortless. Match that impressive powerplant to the segments only 6-speed transmission, and you have an SUV that can go anywhere and do anything, taking up to 9 people along! By the way, those 9 people are going to be comfortable since the Expedition has more standard features for 2008, as well as a new King Ranch edition that swathes the occupants in rich Chaparral leather seats and luxury wood trim accents.
Choose from the regular or Extended Length version, two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Decide between four trim levels, including XLT, Eddie Bauer, Limited and the aforementioned King Ranch, all of which will be comfortable, capable, and fun.
Pickup with Staying PowerWhat can you say about a compact pickup truck that continues to be a hot seller for over 25 years? You say it’s a Ford Ranger. For over two decades, the Ranger has won numerous awards for value, capability, and style. The Ranger is available in four trim levels: XL, XLT, Sport, and FX4. It also comes in two cab configurations: Regular and SuperCab. More choices include three different engine options, two transmissions, three different rear...
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Sure we all love small cars for their fuel efficiency, but have you ever tried to take a family of six plus pets and luggage on a trip? Oh yeah, now add a boat or some jet skis, a pop-up trailer, or perhaps some dirt bikes…Not going to happen. We still need large SUVs to move around the country, which is why the Expedition makes a great choice for families who need the room, capabilities, and comfort this full-size SUV has to offer.
