2003 Ford Excursion XLT Limousine Review

He admittedly loves his work and although he has three other drivers in his employ, he's the first one to grab the wheel and head to a call at the airport, or take it to a Saturday wedding or for any number of special occasions at which a limousine is de rigueur.

But for multi-person seating in extravagant luxury, there is no other choice than the Excursion for hauling people around town, despite the fact that it looks like an enormous commercial freezer on its side on wheels.

(Vehicle shown not the same as in story) (Photo: Ford Motor)

The industrial app disappears the moment the rear side doors open. Mmm, the smell of new car and leather, the gleam of chrome, glass and fibre-optic lighting that segues from colour to colour, copied by subtly flashing fairy lights that enhance the ceiling mirror. If this sounds over-the-top, well, of course. If you are going to pay $135 to $150 a hour for a ride or book a vehicle for your wedding for $875 (four hours,) then you want extravagance.