Talking About Automobiles

The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company. This first generation debuted in 1992 remained in production until a complete redesign in 1998. It later on came out with a new front and rear fascia, grille, hood, bumpers, wheels, lights, and mirrors.

The 2008 Grand Marquis is a 4-door, 6-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the GS and the LS. Both trims are equipped with a standard 4.6 liter, V8, 224 horsepower, flexible fuel engine that achieves 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. A 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. Most reviewers find its performance generally smooth and strong around town.

Little has changed over the past decade with its exterior styling, but it gets a flashier grille and tail lamp treatment. Both trims come with 16-inch steel wheels with faux chrome wheel covers.

The Grand Marquis offers space to seat six and a spacious cabin. It comes standard with an AM/FM stereo with single CD player; cup holders; dual ashtrays, map pockets; day/night rearview mirror; sliding driver and passenger visors; premium cloth seats with eight-way power lumbar and recline control, and carpeted floor mats.

The Grand Marquis has scored well in tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Grand Marquis has an anti-lock braking system and auto on/off headlamps with delay. All-speed traction control is an additional option for the GS but comes standard on the LS.