
What exactly do you want in a new car? Is it style, power or performance? No matter what you want there are many things to look forward in the 2008 Mercury Sable models. Presently, both the Base and Premier models are available in all-wheel and front-wheel drive styles. One of the biggest plus points is the AWD body-styles. Moreover, the passenger and cargo room is also quite impressive. It is not that there are no loose ends in the current Sable models. The standard audio and climate controls along with the automatic-transmission performance come in the way of enjoying a comfortable ride.
Interior And Exterior Review
The latest 2008 Mercury Sable cars are quite stylish to look at. Apart from a bold face, the latest models also stand out from the crowd due to the high-arching silhouette with a tall beltline and taut character lines honed from the blunted prow to a short tail. The front side features vertical grille bars in satin chrome tucked between huge corner headlights containing projector-beam lamps. The back section has large light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. To match the contemporary exterior look, the interior cabin has been designed with upscale features. While there are 60/40 split fold-down rear seat backs, fold-down front passenger seat and command seating as standard features, there are many other features depending upon the body style and trim. The seats are either leather trimmed or covered with high quality cloth. With an interior cargo volume of 21.2 cubic feet, the latest models have a lot of space for your cargoes.
Optional Features
Features like dual-zone climate controls, a backseat DVD video kit, voice-activated navigation system, Sirius satellite radio service and Mercury Sync, a voice-activated communications and entertainment tool are kept as optional in both the body-styles. Moreover, the Cargo Management System is also an optional system. Total comfort can be promised only when your vehicle have these equipments.
Comfortable Ride
The fuel-efficient, standard dual-cam 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 263 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and torque of 249 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm is quite powerful. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. However, since the new V6 engine operates more efficiently, fuel economy numbers improve by a couple of miles per gallon .The EPA estimates for the new engine is 17 mpg for the city and 24 mpg for the highway in the Sable FWD models and 18 and 28 mpg respectively for the Sable AWD models. Even though the Base Sables come with 17-inch tires, Premiers with 18-inch tires, yet the ride comfort is virtually identical.
Commitment To Safety
Issues of personal safety in the latest Sable models have been taken care of by the manufacturer. Apart from the strong structural elements, there are many more safety equipments to make your everyday driving experience safe and secure in the true sense of the term. Both the trims come with a number of safety features, such as ABS, airbags, belt-minder, Personal Safety System, traction control, interval windshield wipers, child safety locks, instrument panel with message center and along with many more comforts.
The total 2008 Mercury Sable review reveals that the latest model is a better bargain when we consider the affordable price range.