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1997 Mercury Villager Review

Enhancing the value quotient.

1997 Villager Review Summary & Specifications

In an industry where competitors typically take glee in bashing each

other's brains out, it's refeshing to see intercorporate cooperation.

The Villager is a good example of the synergy that can occur when two

industry leaders put their heads together. Even though the design is five

years old, it's aged well, and the Nautica treatment lends a distinctive

and attractive touch.

Its performance is lively, its interior attractively versatile and its

capacity should be equal to the needs of families whose headcounts haven't

gotten into baseball team territory.

And with the addition of additional built-in extras, its value quotient

is higher than ever.

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1997 Mercury Villager Specs
Vehicle CategoryMinivans
EditorKevin Ransom
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)3.0-liter sohc V6
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)ABS, dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InAvon Lake OH
Manufacturer Phone1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URLwww.lincolnmercury.com
Base Price MSRP20540


1997 Mercury Villager Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPNautica
Standard Equipment(Nautica) Nautica trim package (leather- trim seats, two-tone paint, aluminum alloy wheels with painted wheel covers), AM/FM/cassette audio, quad captain chairs, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, flip-out side rear windows, rear defogger
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, heated mirrors, automatic climate control a/c, keyless remote entry, electronic instruments, flip-open liftgate window, 8-way power driver's seat
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested29465
Horse Power151 @ 4800
Torque174 @ 4400
Fuel Economy17/23
Wheelbase112.2
Length/Width/Height190.2/73.8/65.9
Track Front/Rear63.4/63.4
Turning Radius39.9
Seating Capacity5/7
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.4/56.8/39.9
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room39.7/59.0/34.8
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.3/49.6/36.7
Trunk Volume126.0
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionBeam axle
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2000
Stock Tires205/75R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity20.0
1997 Mercury Villager