When did the Ford Contour Mystique come out?
When did the Ford Contour Mystique come out?
Automobile Magazine named Contour one of its annual “All Stars” for four years in a row, and Car and Driver put the compact Ford on its “10 Best” list in 1995, 1996 and 1997. But all that goodness cost money. The Contour and Mystique cost considerably more than the cars they replaced, which stifled sales.
What kind of car was the Ford Contour?
The “spirited sedan” was the Ford Contour (and its Mercury Mystique twin), a compact sedan seemingly too good to fail, at least according to the enthusiast press. Replacing Ford’s aged Tempo in 1995, the Contour was an American-built version of Ford of Europe’s Mondeo, and Ford was certain it would reset the bar for the compact segment.
How much does a 1998 Ford SVT Contour cost?
The 1998 SVT Contour cost $22,900 with a long list of standard equipment, including bolstered leather-trimmed seats. Those who find the SVT Contour tempting, especially when they see seemingly good, unmodified cars offered at $4,000-$5,000, should consider cautionary advice from enthusiasts in the know.
Automobile Magazine named Contour one of its annual “All Stars” for four years in a row, and Car and Driver put the compact Ford on its “10 Best” list in 1995, 1996 and 1997. But all that goodness cost money. The Contour and Mystique cost considerably more than the cars they replaced, which stifled sales.
It was the American rendition of Ford’s CDW27 world car program that resulted also in Contour’s twin, the first-generation Ford Mondeo made and sold elsewhere around the globe. The Contour also had a Mercury version called Mercury Mystique.
The 1998 SVT Contour cost $22,900 with a long list of standard equipment, including bolstered leather-trimmed seats. Those who find the SVT Contour tempting, especially when they see seemingly good, unmodified cars offered at $4,000-$5,000, should consider cautionary advice from enthusiasts in the know.
When did the Ford Mystique sport come out?
However, in April 1996, Ford produced a “Sport” model in both the 2.0 L four-cylinder and 2.5 L V6. The “Sport” model was an option in both SE and GL series. The Mystique was initially available in entry-level GS and upscale LS. An unnamed base model was also available from the 1997 through 1999 model years.
