Data on the 2000 Mercury Cougar
Introduction
The 2000 Cougar is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mercury. It is Mercury's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $16,540 USD in 2000.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Cougar gets 24 miles/gallon city and 34 miles/gallon highway off a 15.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Cougar are also available.
Pricing
The Cougar retails for $16,540 USD with a invoice price of $15,105 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.
Drivetrain
The Cougar comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual 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.
Cougar Dimensions
In 2000 the Cougar has an overall length of 185.00 inches and a width of 69.60 inches. It sits a total of 52.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Cougar a turning radius of 37.00 inches. It uses 205/60R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Citrus Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Tourmaline Green Clearcoat Metallic, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat Metallic, Light Sapphire Clearcoat Metallic, Rio Red Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat with interior choices of Greystone Cloth, Medium Parchment Cloth, Midnight Black Cloth. The Cougar seats 4 people with 42.60 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 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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