Archive for the ‘Mercury’ category
2009 Mercury Sable
I learned to drive on the interstate at age 14 in a first generation Mercury Sable. It belonged to my grandparents, and it was the three of us on a trip from Louisiana to Florida. Within a few hours my grandfather decided it would something special for both of us to share my first highway [...]
2008 Mercury Mariner VOGA edition
“Mercury always has been about smart and contemporary design aimed at the style-conscious customer who appreciates a unique look,” says Peter Horbury, executive director, Design, The Americas. “At a time when stores like IKEA and the concept driving Design Within Reach are influencing our choices of style, the Mercury brand and the new VOGA theme, [...]
2006 Mercury Milan
The Mercury Milan is based on the Ford CD3 platform. It carries unique front and rear fascia designs, but is otherwise identical to its Ford cousin, the Ford Fusion. The Milan is the replacement for the Mercury Sable, and fills the gap since the discontinuation of the Mercury Mystique in 2000. The car is Mercury’s [...]
2006 Mercury Mariner
A new exterior color, interior color and several equipment additions lead the changes for 2006.The Mariner is the entry-level sport utility in the Lincoln Mercury showroom, which features a comprehensive lineup of upscale and luxury SUVs including the Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Navigator. Mariner is available in Convenience, Luxury and Premier trims in front-wheel-drive or [...]
2005 Mercury Meta One Concept
In actuality the Meta, or more precisely the Meta One, is merely a concept, but it will most likely be the name the upscale Ford division uses to go to market with its Ford Freestyle based crossover utility. Why does the name matter? Well, in the case of the Meta, its Greek translation means “transcends” [...]
2003 Mercury Messenger
The Messenger’s proportions are the direct result of the dramatic vehicle architecture – clean and sculpted with a tautness and agility that transcends the vehicle’s design and handling characteristics. It is a vehicle designed to be uncompromised in capability and performance. The long hood houses a powerful 4.6-liter modular V-8 engine. The energetic stance and [...]