What is the Mercury Mystique?
The Mystique was a compact four-door sedan sold in the United States and Canada. It shared its basic engineering with the Ford Contour, but Mercury gave it distinct styling and a cabin of its own. Its sedan layout and compact size made it a practical choice for everyday driving.
The Mystique used Ford’s CDW27 platform and followed a European-influenced approach to handling. It brought that road-focused character to Mercury’s compact sedan range.
Generations and engines
The first and only Mystique generation ran from 1995 to 2000. Petrol engines ranged from 2.0 L to 2.5 L, including four-cylinder and V6 choices. Power varied by engine and version.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
In the United States, EPA figures cover model years 1995–2000 and give the Mystique a best combined rating of 25 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km on the EPA test. Canadian figures cover 1995–1999 and list the same lowest consumption on Canada’s 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures from European WLTP and NEDC tests.
Where was the Mystique sold?
The Mystique was sold in the United States and Canada. Canadian figures end before the final US model year.
Questions and answers
When was the Mercury Mystique sold?
Its first and only generation ran from 1995 to 2000. Canadian figures cover 1995–1999.
What engines did the Mystique have?
The petrol engine range ran from 2.0 L to 2.5 L, with power depending on the version.
How economical was the Mystique in official tests?
The EPA’s best combined rating was 25 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 9.4 L/100 km. Canada’s 5-cycle figures also list 9.4 L/100 km as the lowest consumption.