New Car Overview of the 2005 Ford Excursion Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle

Description: Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $37,015 - $50,270
Invoice Price Range: $32,542 - $43,942
Where built: USA

Gigantic Excursion, riding on the chassis of Ford's Super Duty truck, draws from gasoline V8 and V10 engines or a direct-injection Power Stroke diesel V8 to generate massive strength and over-the-top pulling power.

Excursion has a cabin that carries three rows seat for as many as nine adults. Trims for 2005 line up as base XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited.

Ford's Triton 5.4-liter V8 is the standard plant with 255-hp. A 6.8-liter Triton V10 -- stock for Eddie Bauer and Limited 4WD but optional on other models -- hits 310-hp. Ford's 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel, pumping 325-hp and 560 lb-ft of torque, is also available.

A new face marks the 2005 Excursion with revised grille and bumpers plus a new design for headlamps. Optional gear for all issues extends to heated telescoping trailer tow mirrors with integrated clearance lights, turn signals and heat elements, or adjustable pedals at the driver's post.