The 2000 Mercury Mystique offers buyers mid-size sedan utility combined with unparalleled fun-to-drive dynamics in its class.

"Mystique is a car for on-the-go professionals who want to enjoy their commute and families who need the versatility of a four-door sedan," says Mike Jennings, Mystique brand manager. "With its multi-valve engines, refined suspension system and many comfort features, Mystique continues to offer one of the best values in a very competitive segment."

Safety

Mystique comes standard with an emergency trunk release, designed to allow a child or adult trapped in the trunk to open it from the inside. The glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle will be factory installed, standard equipment on all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Powertrain

The Mystique GS is powered by the advanced Zetec DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine, which produces 125 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 130 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Mystique LS is equipped with the advanced 24-valve Duratec V-6 engine, which develops 170 hp at 6,250 rpm and 165 foot-pounds of torque at 4,250 rpm. Both engines are available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

LS series

• Leather individual bucket seats
• 15-inch polished machine alloy six-spoke wheels
• Larger tires (P205/60Rx15)
• Performance-tuned steering and suspension
• 100,000-mile service interval
• SecuriLock Anti-Theft System, which immobilizes the engine without the correct key
• Four-wheel disc brakes on manual transmission
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Fog lamps
• 60/40 split fold rear seat
• Carpeted front and rear floor mats

• Rear spoiler
• Leather shift knob and wheel
• Fog lamps
• Sport-logo floor maps
• Sport badging

The 2000 Mercury Mystique is available in two new colors: Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic and Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic.