When will info be realeased for the 2008 FEH and MMH? Pictures, changes?

I was planning on waiting until spring to get a 2008 MMH, hoping they improved the navigation system and to keep from losing a lot of value by having the model replaced so soon after purchase.

But, based on the spy shots of the 2008 Escape and the following picture of what might be a 2008 Mariner (though it states its a 2007), my wife and I don't really like the front of the 2008 models. If they are planning to continue with this approach, I would like to get a 2007 before winter comes along.



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Sounds like you talked yourself into a 2007 model.... You'll be happy with either one...

 

Looks to me like someone slapped a Mercury badge on a Jeep Liberty.

 

I kinda thought the same thing.

 

The info for the 2007 MMH hasn't even been released yet.

Officially, the 2008 FE/MM info is suppose to be announced at the NY Auto Show next April.

 

Mercury seems to be behind on their litearture. I noticed that the website ony has 2006 information, but I cant even find an 06 MMH any where near me. I have found a few 07's that have been on the lot for about a month.


Man, that seems kinda late. They are supposed to start selling them in the spring and they aren't announing anything until April? Jeez.

 

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I just found out last night that the 2008 MM and MMH will be debuted at the Miami Auto Show in October. I'm assuming this is the South Florida International Auto Show held in Miami Oct. 6 - 15.

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=23350

 

The article you quote, is back from May. Plans, may or may not have changed since then, depending on just how on-schedule the vehicles are. There might also be a difference between showing off a show-car custom-made prototype (in Miami) vs. an actual pre-production model (in NY).

Edmunds reports ..

"Although it doesn't appear to be a full redesign, the 2008 Escape will update its front-end styling to match the 2007 Ford Expedition. Larger headlights and a three-bar grille are the biggest changes, although the lower fascia and front wheel arches will be revised as well. Expect a few interior upgrades to keep the Escape fresh in the face of newer rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and upcoming Honda CR-V. Look for the official debut of the 2008 Ford Escape at the New York auto show in April."

 

I have read that at Edmunds Inside Line, but I have read those exact statements in other articles at Edmunds that were dated in March of this year, so the accuracy of those statements could be in question as well. The statement about the auto show in October is directly from Ford. I would think that with only a couple months before production begins, that the model shown in October should be pretty close to the actual model being released. I am hoping it will be able to make my decision of whether to get an '07 or wait for the '08.

 

I couldn't remember if this article was mentioned or not, but I am posting it anyway.

"Sneak Peek: 2008 Ford Escape.
Not long after the arrival this fall of the 2007 Edge, Ford dealers will also get a new edition of the Escape, the brand's long-running crossover utility vehicle.

Due next spring, the new Escape may be marketed as an early 2008 model, along with a freshened version of its companion, the Mercury Mariner. Ford is upgrading the cabin with better-quality materials and more features.

Paul Lienert "

I found this at: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...604190322/1149 this article also has a date of Wednesday, April 19, 2006
another way to get to this article is through: http://www.fordnewsonline.com/?p=176

I also found more "spy" pictures of a disguised red 2008 Escape. This sight also has a picture of what we might also expect the interior to look like. http://autospies.com/news/AUTO-SPIES...d-Escape-8109/ The date on this website is 08/31/06.

Hope this helps someone...

Rich