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2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 4 out of 10

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Sails into 2008 with only minor changes to the options list
Edmunds

Heated leather seats and a power sunroof are among the available options
Motor Trend

Palm Beach package adds various unique interior trim accents
Cars.com

It's understandable that integrating modern high-tech features with what is essentially a three-decades-old vehicle might be difficult, but with the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, it's still disappointing to see that many of today's cool automotive features are not available.

The standard features on both the Mercury Grand Marquis GS and LS are nothing special. Kelley Blue Book says that the Mercury Grand Marquis GS offers power accessories "AM/FM stereo with CD, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, cruise control," and "keyless entry with driver's-door keypad." On the LS, the standard features grow to include "leather, eight-way power passenger's seat with lumbar support, traction control, automatic air conditioning," and "rear-seat reading lights," according to Kelley Blue Book.

The available options on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis bring a bit more excitement, but not much. Edmunds says "on the options list for the LS, you'll find stand-alone items like a sunroof, heated front seats and an upgraded audio system with a CD changer." Cars.com adds that the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is available with a "Palm Beach package" that "adds various unique interior trim accents and badging, as well as power heated mirrors and side-impact airbags." Finally, ConsumerGuide writes that the Mercury Grand Marquis LS can be equipped with an optional "wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel" that "includes radio controls."

Conclusion

Electronic navigation? Bluetooth wireless? They were nonexistent when the Grand Marquis debuted, and they're not available on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.

FEATURES | 4 out of 10Expert Quotes:Sails into 2008 with only minor changes to the options listEdmundsHeated leather seats and a power sunroof are among the available optionsMotor TrendPalm Beach package adds various unique interior trim accentsCars.com It's understandable that integrating modern high-tech features with what is essentially a three-decades-old vehicle might be difficult, but with the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, it's still disappointing to see that many of today's cool automotive features are not available. The standard features on both the Mercury Grand Marquis GS and LS are nothing special. Kelley Blue Book says that the Mercury Grand Marquis GS offers power accessories "AM/FM stereo with CD, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, cruise control," and "keyless entry with driver's-door keypad." On the LS, the standard features grow to include "leather, eight-way power passenger's seat with lumbar support, traction control, automatic air conditioning," and "rear-seat reading lights," according to Kelley Blue Book. The available options on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis bring a bit more excitement, but not much. Edmunds says "on the options list for the LS, you'll find stand-alone items like a sunroof, heated front seats and an upgraded audio system with a CD changer." Cars.com adds that the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is available with a "Palm Beach package" that "adds various unique interior trim accents and badging, as well as power heated mirrors and side-impact airbags." Finally, ConsumerGuide writes that the Mercury Grand Marquis LS can be equipped with an optional "wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel" that "includes radio controls." ConclusionElectronic navigation? Bluetooth wireless? They were nonexistent when the Grand Marquis debuted, and they're not available on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.  2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS STYLING | [4 out of 10] Edmunds: "When is a car retro without trying to be retro? When it's the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis" Motor Trend: "You won't find modern styling trends such as crisp lines" ConsumerGuide: "Climate and audio systems are a bit far from ...

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Other Choices:

Those eyeing the Mercury Grand Marquis don't have a lot of other choices. If it's a rear-wheel-drive car they want, they might look to the Chrysler 300, which offers better performance, but is also more expensive and not as roomy inside. The Buick Lucerne is a large, expansive sedan that's very refined, and its V-6 brings impressive fuel economy. The Kia Amanti is about the same price as the Grand Marquis and offers a very roomy cabin, energetic V-6 performance, and a plush ride, with more standard features. Finally, there's Mercury's own Sable, a big sedan that just about makes the Grand Marquis redundant, if you're OK with front- or all-wheel drive. The Sable has an interior that's just as spacious, if not more so, than the Grand Marquis, with as smooth a ride, but better handling, and it's one of the IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2008.

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