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" CHICAGO \u2014 Ford unveiled the 2008 version of its Freestyle crossover here, offering major changes in front-end styling and drive-train arrangements. The new grille offers Ford&amp;#039;s new styling theme, with large horizontal bars replacing the open, honeycombed version of today&amp;#039;s models.  The new engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that offers a 30-percent increase in horsepower over the 203-hp, 3.0-liter V6 it replaces. In transmissions, Ford offers an even greater upgrade: the substitution of a six-speed automatic in place of the CVT transmission on the 2007 model.   Other mechanical changes include a power liftgate and a one-button, automatic (spring-loaded) second-row seat storage system.  On the safety front, Freestyle made side air curtains and electronic stability control standard features on all models for 2008. \u2014Jim Dunne 2008 Ford Freestyle spy shot (CLICK TO ENLARGE) "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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