2001 Mercury Cougar
1 trim · 2 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$16,700 – $17,200
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Mercury Cougar? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
$16,700
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$16,700
Typical monthly
$331/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,700 – $17,200
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 125 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
| Spec | Base2 configurations |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,700 – $17,200 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/31 |
| Horsepower | 125 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- gas
- Fuel type
- premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- I4
- Displacement
- 2 L
- Horsepower
- 125 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seating
- 4
- Length
- 185 in
- Width
- 69.6 in
- Height
- 52.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- 2,861 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 24
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 31
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 |
| Seating | 4 |
| Length | 185 in |
| Width | 69.6 in |
| Height | 52.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,861 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 24 |
| City MPG | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 31 |
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2001 Mercury Cougar FAQ
- How much does the 2001 Mercury Cougar cost?
- The 2001 Mercury Cougar has a starting MSRP of $16,700, ranging up to $17,200 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $16,700.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2001 Mercury Cougar achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much can the 2001 Mercury Cougar tow?
- The 2001 Mercury Cougar has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2001 Mercury Cougar come in?
- The 2001 Mercury Cougar is available in 1 trim (2 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.