The mid-size Mercury sedan and station wagon feel quite comfortable, with generous space in the cabin, particularly in headroom for backseat riders. Editions for 2003 divide into trims of GS, GS Plus and LS Premium, in addition to the new Platinum series. It features a satin aluminum grille spear and decklid applique, satin aluminum wheels and Platinum fender badges. Cabins for Sable sedans are configured for either five or six passengers due to a choice in front seat style -- bench or buckets, based on trim. Sable GS wagon seats as many as eight, while the LS Premium wagon fits seven or eight, with a rear-facing third bench standard in both. New colors for 2003 include French Blue Clearcoat Metallic and Gold Ash Clearcoat Metallic. Engines for Sable begin with the 3.0-liter Vulcan V6 that achieves 155 hp. Optional power comes from Ford's Duratec version with twin cams pumping 200 hp.
