2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: Road Test
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- MSRP: $23,105 -$25,825
- Invoice: $21,871 -$24,374
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Our road test for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis help you decide if a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.6 |
Crown Vic and Grand Marquis share engines, provide smooth, strong acceleration, good passing power. Optional traction control is recommended, but still doesn't match grip of front-wheel drive.
FUEL ECONOMY
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.8 |
Test cars averaged 14.7 mpg on regular gas.
RIDE QUALITY
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Soft and absorbent. Base suspension is fairly controlled, despite some floating over pavement undulations. Optional Handling Package not a big ride negative.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5 |
Grand Marquis are not sloppy handlers, they're far less agile than trimmer front-drive rivals. Steering effort too light. Handling package no big advantage. Standard 4-wheel disc brakes have good stopping power.
QUIETNESS
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
Good isolation from wind, road, and mechanical noise.
CONTROLS
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.3 |
Old school. We prefer the standard analog gauges, but optional digital instruments are easy to read. Controls are large, but those for climate system are a reach. Mix of plastic and vinyl panels, seats of cloth or leather, create conservative, serviceable interior decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 7 |
Good old big-car feel, with adult-size room and easy access. However, contour-free bench seat poor at holding occupants in place during fast turns.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.9 |
Spacious, but too soft for long-distance comfort. Center driveshaft tunnel intrudes on foot room.
CARGO ROOM
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.8 |
Trunk holds plenty of luggage, but the space is concentrated in a deep center well, so some bulky items are a tough fit.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 7 |
We favor the more-modern approach of front-wheel-drive rivals such as the Buick LeSabre and Dodge Intrepid, but rear-drive, V8 traditionalists won't be disappointed with the reasonably priced Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis.
Total Score
| GS/LS | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 54 | 58.5 |
Total Score: 54
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