Last year's addition of a new trim, the Premier, added points for Mercury Mountaineer making it one of the best SUVs in the market today. This year, minimal changes occur in its interior and exterior makeup. 2001 Mercury Mountaineer focuses on the addition of child safety seat tether anchors. Three Mountaineer models are available, the 2WD, 4WD, and AWD or the full-time all-wheel drive. Standard features carried over for 2003 include an air conditioning system, an AM/FM cassette stereo, power liftgate, and a luggage rack.

 

Optional feature packages include a Convenience Group, Luxury Group, Monterey Feature Vehicle Package, and Premier Feature Vehicle Package. Sharing its platform with the Explorer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer flaunts the same driving and handling virtues with the rest of its family members. Efficiency in performance complements the luxurious features this SUV carries with it.