Comfort. Performance. Utility. Power. By every standard, the new 2008 Ford Explorer is the best one yet.

Considered one of the best handling SUVs on the market, the 2008 Ford Explorer has a base V6 engine outputting 215 horsepower. The available V8 churns out an excellent 293 horsepower. Thanks to its suspension and engine, you can expect a smooth, quiet ride and hearty performance. The SUV can hit the streets or the back roads with equal confidence, and its steering and braking is responsive and inspiring.

The cabin is spacious, with ample room in the available third row seating, and good fit and finish all around. The dash is expansive and the controls both manually and visually easily accessible. Materials are good quality and the cabin has a good sense of upscale luxury.

Safety features is another long list. Anti-lock brakes, front-seat side airbags, first and second row airbags are just a few of the many that come standard. Roll stability control helps ensure the vehicle will not roll over, while a reverse parking sensor system is standard on the higher trim models. The 2008 Ford Explorer earned a perfect 5 stars in all front and side impact tests, making this one of the better SUVs on the road in terms of safety.

So come down to our Midway Ford Miami dealership and check one out. It is accessible enough to serve as a large family carpool vehicle, yet sturdy enough for most towing and off-road jobs. Anyone shopping the market for a SUV with tons of utility, performance and economy should take a long, hard look at Ford's 2008 Explorer.