2007 Ford Freestyle: Overview

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2007 Ford Freestyle 

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  • MSRP: $25,920 -$31,055
  • Invoice: $23,948 -$28,570

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Pros

  • Passenger and cargo room
  • Instruments/controls

Cons

  • Low-speed acceleration

Vehicle Highlights

Side airbags are standard instead of optional on 2007 versions of this car-type SUV. Freestyle is essentially a wagon version of the Ford Five Hundred sedan. Both share a basic architecture originated by Ford-owned Volvo. Freestyle comes in SEL and Limited models. Both are available with front-wheel drive or with all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing. The sole powertrain teams a 203-hp V6 with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). ABS is standard. Traction control is standard with AWD, optional with front-drive. No antiskid system is offered. Standard seating is for six and includes 2nd-row buckets and a 3rd-row bench that folds into a floorwell. An available 60/40 split folding 2nd-row bench increases capacity to seven. Freestyles have a fold-flat front passenger seatback. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment are now standard; they had been optional. Among other available features: power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, navigation system, and rear obstacle detection.

COMPETITION

Consumer GuideĀ® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD SEL Rating Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.2
Fuel Economy 5 4
Ride Quality 7 5.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.5
Quietness 6 5.6
Controls 6 6.6
Details 3.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 8 6.1
Cargo Room 9 8
Value within Class 7 5.9
Total Score: 66 61.9

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