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The Ford Expedition is an SUV and the best thing about it is that when one gets to see it for the first time, it gives the right impression. This full-sized Sports Utility Vehicle continues to have an outstanding reputation for utility, reliability and durability factor associated with it. Ford Motors has done a great job in making this latest SUV for adventure loving families. For a vacation, this is the vehicle that Americans prefer.

Body Styles

This year, the Expedition nameplate is available in four trim levels -- XLE, Limited, Eddie Bauer and King Ranch. The models are designed to accommodate eight to nine adult passengers depending upon the trim and body-style. All the models are available in both rear-wheel and front-wheel drive. The exterior body comes in beautiful shades of color such as White Suede Clearcoat, White Sand Tri-Coat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic, Redfire Clearcoat Metallic, Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Dark Copper Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic and Black Clearcoat.

Exterior Body

Both the long and regular-length versions of the Expedition models have many components that can be found in the Ford F-150 pickup. The most significant styling change that can be noticed in the current models is the front end, which now has a new four-bar grille and more-angular headlights. There is also a new hood with a pronounced power dome highlighted with standard running boards. This new styling feature makes the SUV easier to climb in and out. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, but if you want you can opt for 18 and 20-inch wheels. The new King Ranch model can be identified by its gold exterior accents and unique wheel design.

Power Under The Hood

The latest models get power from the standard 5.4-liter; 3V SOHC V8 engine that is not only powerful, but also at the same time a reliable one. This engine with its multi-valve technology helps in increasing the horsepower. The engine delivers 300 horsepower and 365 lb.-ft of torque, which is just the perfect power for carrying heavy cargoes and traveling on no matter how bad the condition of the road is. The engine is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. This is something new as the previous year models had four-speed transmissions. The six-speed transmission upshifts smoothly and in a very easy manner. Moreover, the models give you an excellent fuel economy to be proud of.

Smooth Driving

No matter in what type of road you are driving, the Expedition maintains a surprising calm ride considering its truck heritage. As far as comfort and space are concerned, Expedition is the best in its class. Moreover, when the question turns towards its driving expression it is something that you can't expect from a big and heavy machine. The overall driving performance of the new models is perfect that comes from its car-like engineering, a synergy between a rigid frame, high-pressure gas shocks that afford excellent wheel control, along with a link-type independent rear suspension.

Overall, the 2008 Ford Expedition SUV has got many things to give tough competitions to other full-sized SUVs available in the market.