2001MercurySableMercury Sable2001 Mercury Sable GS WagonWagonWagonFWDAtlanta, GAA new child safety-seat restraint system is in place as well as a larger 18-gallon fuel tank. An AM/FM stereo with a CD player is optional equipment. There's also a clearcoat metallic paint swap, trading Tropic Green for Spruce Green. Otherwise, no changes for the recently freshened Sable.Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.Rental car stigma, front seats lack comfort, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.The Sable has earned a good reputation for safety, thanks to its solid performances in U.S. government crash testing. Mercury builds on that rep with the Sable's new Advanced Restraints System (ARS). This system adapts airbag deployment depending upon impact severity, safety-belt usage and driver-seat position. The ARS includes safety-belt pre-tensioners and retractors. Head-and-chest side airbags are optional for front occupants. Safety goodies include an emergency trunk release (for those times when you accidentally lock yourself in your own trunk), and locking front-seat head restraints. Inside, the Sable has power-adjustable accelerator and brake pedals. With the touch of a button, the brake and accelerator pedals can, together, be horizontally adjusted up to 3 inches toward the driver from the standard location to provide added driving comfort for a wider range of drivers. Audio and climate controls are grouped in a soft-cornered rectilinear shape. Controls are operated by square buttons, which are arranged in a conventional linear grid fashion for more intuitive use. The flip/fold console in the six-passenger Sable now folds down flat to the floor, allowing easy access to the lower part of the integrated control panel. We give the '01 Sable high marks in the ride and handling department. On the road, the car transmits truly usable feedback to the wheel, letting the driver know what is happening with the tires. The Sable has a compliant suspension with excellent rebound shock valving for spirited canyon driving, yet without the harshness that can render a cross-country drive unenjoyable. Drive the Sable into a turn, prod the throttle and the car responds in a predictable manner. Yet on the highway, passengers are treated to a comfortably smooth ride. The 2001 Sable powertrains include the 3.0-liter Vulcan and 3.0-liter Duratec V6s. The main difference between the two engines is the cylinder heads. The base Vulcan has two valves per cylinder, while the Duratec has four. The four-valve motor makes 200 horsepower at 5650 rpm and 200 foot-pounds of torque at 4,400 rpm. The base engine makes do with 155 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 185 foot-pounds at 3950 rpm. Both engines meet Low-Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards in California and 13 Northeastern states. With the optional 24-valve Duratec V6 putting the power down, the Sable is actually quite sporting. The engine features a wide power band with tons of low-end torque. Reaching the upper end of the tachometer, the engine emits a nasty growl and a notable amount of torque steer during upshifts. We've always liked the Sable and Taurus, but thought they were edged out when compared to the Accord or Camry. The gap is now considerably narrower when comparing the Honda and Toyota benchmarks because the Sable (and Taurus) is now a much better car. Furthermore, you can get a Sable wagon if you desire-no such choice exists with Accord or Camry. Now if they just made the wagon's four-wheel disc brakes available on the sedan. Mazda MPVNissan QuestSubaru LegacyVolkswagen Passat336,000336,000336,0005UnlimitedNANANA63 litersV6155 hp @ 4900 rpm185 ft-lbs. @ 3950 rpm197.8 in.73 in.57.8 in.3546 lbs.108.5 in.39.4 in.38.9 in.57.3 in.56.7 in.54.4 in.55.4 in.42.2 in.38.5 in.38.4 cu.ft.OptionalStandardNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableRating = Very GoodRating = Very GoodAverageAverageNot TestedNot Tested15 gal.18 mpg / 26 mpg270 mi. / 390 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$19,487$21,0857.35%$625N/A3% of the Total MSRPGS SEDAN (4A): 3L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; battery with rundown protection; 130-amp alternator; transmission, oil cooler; front-wheel drive, 3.77 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes; 16 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert, rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated outside mirrors; 16" x 6" wheels, P215/60TR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo w/clock,seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 6, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; rear bench seat; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, full clothheadliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, deluxe sound insulation, simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with delay, front reading lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; partial floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield and rear window moldings and body-colored door handles.
LS SEDAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of GS SEDAN (4A) equipment): Seating capacity of 5; center armrest with storage; driver's seat includes 14-way adjustment (6-way power), lumbar support.
LS PREMIUM SEDAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS SEDAN (4A) equipment): 3L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 3.98 axle ratio; fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; climate control; security system; dual illuminated vanity mirrors and dual auxiliary visors.
GS WAGON (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS PREMIUM SEDAN (4A) equipment): 3L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 3.77 axle ratio; rear independent short & long arm suspension; 4-wheel disc brakes; roof rack; front and rear body-colored bumpers with rear step; power retractable antenna; fixed 1/4 vent windows; flip-up rear window, fixed-interval rear wiper, seating capacity of 8; 3rd-row bench seat facing rear; partial floor console; locking and cargo-concealed storage.
LS PREMIUM WAGON (4A) (in addition to or instead of GS WAGON (4A) equipment): 3L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 3.98 axle ratio; seating capacity of 7, driver's seat includes 14-way adjustment (6-way power), lumbar support.