68Cougar Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I believe a good name for the Focus-based Mercury could well be Cougar. There have been 4-door Cougars as well as station wagons, so why not go with a strong brand name with the car? If Merc is to have only a few models, including Milan and a Mariner replacement, then at least Cougar is a well-known and respected name. Later, if Merc were to get a 2-door coupe, it could use the Capri name. What are you high? Yes the Cougar name was put on 4 doors and station wagons, and they were a stain on the brand name. If Ford is not going to make a proper Cougar, then they need not use the name on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have to agree with someone else who brought up these names: Meteor and Comet. I like those names the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 There's a Kuga tophat coming for Ford and Mercury, maybe a Lincoln. It is interesting that there have been no 2-door hatch pictures of the new Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 There's a Kuga tophat coming for Ford and Mercury, maybe a Lincoln. Where are you hearing that? Last I knew, the "Kuga" top hat was going to be the new Mariner, with unique top hats for the Escape and the Lincoln variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Where are you hearing that? Last I knew, the "Kuga" top hat was going to be the new Mariner, with unique top hats for the Escape and the Lincoln variant. That's what I was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That's what I was referring to. Excellent... I misread. Glad we're on the same page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 There's a Kuga tophat coming for Ford and Mercury, maybe a Lincoln... Where are you hearing that?Last I knew, the "Kuga" top hat was going to be the new Mariner, with unique top hats for the Escape and the Lincoln variant. afaik things are still quite nebulous could either of you provide links when have time? it's just that I've been rather insecure about Merc lately - - probably just becuz they didn't show the C557 yet... that, and I went off my meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 I wouldn't be surprised if Lincoln is getting the next iteration of the Mariner. That would actually make perfect sense to me since my Lincoln loyal family has given up Lincoln's recently for Mariners because of the fuel economy (MKX is a gas-hog). A smaller Lincoln CUV is badly needed and would do well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) ^ ok BORG, since you know your people & their Mariners got a question for you about the "MKG" (theoretical Lincoln Kuga) of these 3 qualities: - stuff hauling - people hauling - LUX-car-like appearance & ride & you can't have 'em all equally so... prioritize for me please edit - not sure my meaning was clear so maybe: - stuff hauling (truck/SUV-ish) - people hauling (Van-like) - Lux-CAR-like appearance & ride this ^^^ is better? Edited February 12, 2010 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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