The limited production 2002 Lincoln Blackwood also is contributing to the broadening appeal of Lincoln. The Blackwood is a uniquely American interpretation of luxury: It blends some of the best qualities of Lincoln's luxury cars and sport utility vehicles in a package that delivers all of the visual impact of the smash-hit Blackwood concept vehicle from 1999.
Additional information on the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, including photography, features and options, technical specifications and pricing will be released closer to the introduction of the vehicle. The vehicle will be built in Hazelwood, Mo., which is outside St. Louis.
The Mercury brand also will see a number of new products:
- The Mercury Mountaineer sport utility is all new for the 2002 model year. The Mountaineer offers flexible seating for up to seven passengers as standard equipment, and is available with a 4.6-liter V-8 engine and all-wheel drive.
- The 2003 Mercury Marauder, a four-door, five-passenger performance sedan powered by a V-8 engine expected to produce more than 300 horsepower, will be available in the summer of 2002.
- A new Mercury minivan is under development.