Engine: 3.0-liter dohc 24v V6

Engine Options: 3.0-liter double overhead cam 24-valve V6

Transmission: CVT

Transmission Options: CVT continuously variable transmission

Standard Safety Equipment: two-stage, dual frontal airbags; three-point seatbelts and adjustable head restraints at all seating positions; child safety seat LATCH anchors; front seat belt use reminder; two-stage collapsible steering column; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution

Optional Safety Equipment: front seat-mounted side airbags, full-coverage side curtain airbags; reverse sensing system

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Chicago, Illinois

Model Tested: Ford Freestyle SEL AWD ($28,355)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; power windows, heated outside mirrors, central locking and six-way driver's seat; cruise control; AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer; 6-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar; tilt steering wheel with redundant audio controls; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever; driver-door keypad entry; 1st and 2nd row floor mats; accessory power delay; auto headlamps; electrochromic inside rearview mirror; electronic message/function display; perimeter lighting with puddle lamps; fog lamps; roof rack

Options as Tested: Safety Package ($695) includes front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and anti-theft alarm; leather trim ($895); third row with split folding seats ($115); Comfort Package ($495) for front row includes dual-zone electronic climate control, 8-way power driver and 4-way power front passenger (with manual lumbar) seats, outside temperature display; rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($995); rear-seat air conditioning ($650); reverse sensing system ($295)

Destination Charge: 700

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 203 @ 5750

Torque: 207 @ 4500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/24

Wheelbase: 112.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 200.7/74.5/68.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.6/65 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.4/55.5/41.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.4/55.8/40.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.6/NA/33.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 85.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4111 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P215/60R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 19 Gallons