Ford Cougar (98-02) - Review

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Front-wheel-drive Cougar is built on the underpinnings of the excellent Mondeo which ensures it is good to drive and compared to many coupes, has a reasonably generous amount of space. It's great value on the used market, even if its looks aren't as impressive as they once were but we'd have to point out that the Mondeo V6 has the same chassis and engine, even more practicality and is even cheaper to buy.
3.5 out of 5

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£19,995 - £21,995

Used price range:

£607 - £1,685

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Looks stylish, handles well

Lumpy low-speed ride

Front-wheel-drive Cougar is built on the underpinnings of the excellent Mondeo which ensures it is good to drive and compared to many coupes, has a reasonably generous amount of space. It's great value on the used market, even if its looks aren't as impressive as they once were but we'd have to point out that the Mondeo V6 has the same chassis and engine, even more practicality and is even cheaper to buy.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4 out of 5

    "Two engines to choose from, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder or a 2.5 litre V6. The V6 is the obvious..."

  • Handling

    4 out of 5

    "It's pretty hard to fault the Cougar for its handling. It puts its power down effectively and..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "Being based upon the Mondeo, there is a fair bit of space within the Cougar. Rear bucket seats are a..."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "More practical than most coupés, with a generous boot and rear seat backs that can be folded down to..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "The standard car is available with either the 2.0 litre or V6 engine under its bonnet and a decent..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "Ford had a good go at trying to spice-up the interior of the Cougar in comparison to the Mondeo so..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "Running costs are similar to those of a Mondeo, so it's pretty cheap in terms of servicing and..."

  • Green credentials

    0 out of 5

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2.5 out of 5

    "Never tested by Euro NCAP, but benefits from plenty of safety equipment including driver, passenger..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "There have been no major problems reported with the Cougar and plenty of examples have racked up..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    0 out of 5

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "There are plenty about and values are generally low so there's a lot of car to be had for the money."

  • Selling

    3.5 out of 5

    "Not thought of as a fashionable coupe, but there are plenty of people who like it for its blend of..."

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