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News of  September 26, 2001

Mercury Adds Three Distinctive Special Edition Vehicles

IRVINE, Calif. - Continuously building on innovations and design, Mercury announced the new 2002 Mountaineer Premier Edition, Cougar XR and Sable Platinum vehicles. The vehicles made their debut on September 23 at the Mercury Cycling Classic of Irvine, which included professional cyclists from around the globe.

Mountaineer Premier Edition

The Mountaineer Premier Edition reinforces Mercury's unique position in the sport utility market by providing a distinctive and sophisticated look. A monochromatic paint treatment and color-keyed front and rear fascias and body cladding establishes the look and it is enhanced by a satin aluminum finish luggage rack, satin aluminum dual exhaust tip and a satin aluminum "Premier" badge on the rear liftgate. The Premier Edition is available in Black and Silver Birch and will be in dealer showrooms in Spring 2002. Pricing for the Premier Edition package has not yet been determined and will be announced later this year.

Cougar XR

The new 2002 Cougar XR is powered by a V-6 engine producing 170 horsepower and a sport tuned suspension which builds on Cougar's key elements with its bold exterior and interior. Cougar XR is offered in red or black clearcoat, with a color-keyed Roush hood scoop, Roush rear spoiler and a is included. The unique 17-inch wheels are partially painted black with color-keyed center caps to match the red or black exterior color of the vehicle. The Cougar XR logo is emblazoned on the quarter glass, front and back seats and floor mats. Cloth seats with black bolsters in midnight black or dark graphite are standard. Available midnight black leather seats with black bolsters and red leather inserts are optional. The Cougar XR will be available in October 2001 with an MSRP of $950.00. Production is limited to 3,000.

Sable Platinum

Enhancing the look of the 2002 Sable, the Platinum Edition, offered in both the sedan and the wagon, offers unique front and rear perforated leather seating, "Platinum Edition" fender badge, and aluminum wheels featuring a satin aluminum Mercury logo on the center cap. The interior of the Platinum includes the use of real satin aluminum on the center floor console and the instrument panel center stack. The instrument cluster bezel is painted to match. The front grille and decklid appliqué will also have a satin aluminum finish. The Sable Platinum will be offered in seven exterior colors, with medium graphite leather interior. The Platinum will hit showroom floors in January 2002 with an MSRP of $595.00. Production is limited to 3,500.

(September 24, 2001)

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