Reviews: The 1997 Mercury Villager
By Jane Smith
The Mercury Villager for 1997
Made in UNITED STATES for Mercury, the Villager for 1997 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORTS VAN market. It originally retailed for $20,215 USD with a invoice price of $18,299 USD.
Villager Dimensions
In 1997 the Villager has an overall length of 190.20 inches and a width of 73.80 inches. It sits a total of 65.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Villager a turning radius of 39.90 inches. It uses 205/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 112.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The Villager comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine is rated at 17 miles/gallon city and 23 miles/gallon highway off a 20.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Villager retails for $20,215 USD with a invoice price of $18,299 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Villager seats 5 people with 39.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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