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2008 Mercury Sable

2008 Mercury Sable

At a Glance

Pricing$23,780 - $29,420
Drive TypesFWD, AWD
EnginesV6 (263-bhp)
TransmissionsA6
Fuel Economy17-18 (city), 24-28 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index64

The Mercury Sable Returns

Overview Information

The Sable is a large-midsized passenger car offering. While having a fairly modest size, the Montego features a 21 cu. ft. trunk and 107 cu. ft. of interior volume. Sable is powered by a 263hp 3.5-liter V6 and is offered in both FWD and AWD configurations. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard.

What Changed:

The large Montego was renamed Sable for the 2008 model year. More than just a name change, the Sable features a larger displacement engine with a horsepower boost of 60 hp. Still offered in FWD and AWD configurations, a six speed automatic transmission is standard across the line.

Official Word:

Unveiled today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, the new 2008 Mercury Sable offers customers a sophisticated new look inside and out, a significantly quieter cabin, a more plush ride and a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6. "Mercury products are aimed at winning over new customers who value distinct touches, and this new Sable is sure to impress with a more refined interior design and jewel-like details throughout," says Cisco Codina, Ford's group vice president of North...Read.

Model/Trim Eng. Trans. Velocity Index Base Price
Sable 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) A6 FWD 57 $23,780
Sable 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD 64 $25,630
Sable Premier 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) A6 FWD 57 $27,570
Sable Premier 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD 64 $29,420