Of course, as it stands the new Mercury crossover would most likely never make it north of the 49th parallel anyway, so the concept
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| With a vehicle like the Meta One in its lineup, Mercury would definitely be able to compete head-on with European-influenced Chrysler and GM rivals. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
Currently the only winged-footed messenger left for sale at Ford dealers is the aging Grand Marquis, which also faces a questionable future now that the Ford Five Hundred-based Montego upstages it in every capacity.
Whether or not Ford will revive the brand in Canada by importing more than one model is unknown, but with tastefully styled, luxury-clad versions of Ford's bread-and-butter vehicles, including the upcoming Mazda6-based Milan and the production version of Meta One, Mercury would definitely have the products available in its lineup to compete head-on with European-influenced Chrysler and GM rivals.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 5-door wagon/SUV crossover, unibody
- Layout: front engine, FWD (opt AWD)
- Engine: 200 hp, 200 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6
- Transmission: CVT (continuously variable)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (estimated FWD-AWD): 1,796 - 1,865 kg (3,959 - 4,112 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 7 (2 / 3 / 2)
- Cargo Volume (estimated behind 2nd row/all seats folded): 4,361 / 5,777 L (154.0 / 204.0 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity (estimated): 907 kg (2,000 lb)
- Ground Clearance (estimated): 130 mm (5.1 in)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 8.7 - 11.8 L/100 km
- Web Site: www.mercuryvehicles.com
Note: Additional larger photos are available in the photo album.
