assembly plant, using Ford-supplied components.
Since the Villager is now in its fifth year without a major redesign,
the folks at Mercury knew it was time to add to the list of goodies and
make a few design tweaks. For '97, the Villager has added such safety features
as dual airbags and a childproof sliding-door lock, optional anti-lock
brakes and optional integrated child safety seats.
Our test vehicle--the top-of-the line Nautica sport-luxury model--has
a base price of $27,495, including Mercury's $580 destination charge. The
price was boosted to $30,835 by such options as a $100 anti-theft system;
a $370 preminum sound system; and a $2870 preferred equipment package--which
includes an eight-way power driver's seat, flip-open liftgate window, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, illuminated visor mirror, electronic
automatic climate control, keyless entry and electronic instrument cluster.
However, the preferred equipment package was discounted $1370, leaving
the final MSRP at $29,465. Next Page