(NAPS)—Thanksto the diver- sity of the automobile industry, consumersare increasingly able to find vehicles that closely match theirlifestyles. For example, the college student/new member of the work force can make do with a hatch- back “econobox.” The family sedan fits the newly married couple, or one with a small child. As the fam- ily grows, they can upgrade to a minivan or station wagon. Now even “empty nesters”—in today’s time frame, baby boomers—can cruise down the highway in a vehicle designed with them in mind, one that offers exceptional handling and stability, sports styling details and amenities. “The Five Passenger Crown Victoria was developed to meet the needs of leading edge boomers entering their middle 50s,” said Ford Division President Jim O’Connor. “Their needs are chang- ing, and a true, full-size car with understated image, style and features is an opportunity to meet the needs of this growing segment. These customers require a full-size car with utility, package, load-car- rying and towingcapability.” The 2001 Crown Victoria combines a unique suspension, 17inch alloy wheels, a new five-passenger seating configuration with center console and a monochromatic exterior. The Five Passen- ger Sport Package’s agile road The interior of the 2001 Crown Victoria features leather accents and accessories tailored to the needs of drivers entering their middle 50s. manners, improved off-the-line acceleration and cornering are achieved through such modifications as dual exhaust, revised springs and stabilizer bars and rear air spring suspension. Interior design features include a pair of sport buckets trimmed in leather, a leather-wrapped floor shifter mounted in a custom center console, large storage bin, padded armrest, concealed power point, dual cup holders and center stack mini-storage bin. The exte- rior is available in monochromatic black, silver frost, toreador red and deep wedgewood blue paint treatments. The Crown Victoria Five Passenger Sport Appearance Package will arrive at dealerships in the spring, with an MSRPstarting at $26,655. To learn more, visit the Website at www.ford.com.
