Mercury Cougar

Eighth generation · 1999–2002 · 4 model years · 4 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2002
2dr Hatchback I4 · Hatchback 2.0L I4 — — Manual 5-speed FWD 21/31 (24) $16,995
2dr Hatchback V6 · Hatchback 2.5L V6 — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $17,495
2001
2dr Hatchback I4 · Hatchback 2.0L I4 — — Manual 5-speed FWD 21/31 (24) $17,175
2dr Hatchback V6 · Hatchback 2.5L V6 — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $17,675
2000
2dr I4 Hatchback · Hatchback 2.0L I4 — — Manual 5-speed FWD 21/31 (25) $16,990
2dr V6 Hatchback · Hatchback 2.5L V6 — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $17,490
1999
2dr I4 Hatchback · Hatchback 2.0L I4 — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 20/28 (23) $16,695
2dr V6 Hatchback · Hatchback 2.5L V6 — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $17,195

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2002 3 Not rated
2001 3 Not rated
2000 5 —
1999 9 —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.