•      LeSabre
•      Park Avenue

•      CTS
•      Eldorado
•      DeVille
•      Seville
•      Escalade/Escalade EXT

•      Corvette
•      Express/Savana
•      S-10/Sonoma
•      Silverado/Sierra/Sierra Denali
•      Suburban
•      Tahoe
•      Tracker
•      Trailblazer
•      Envoy
•      Yukon/Yukon Denali/Yukon XL/Yukon Denali XL

•      Aurora
•      Bravada

•      9-3
•      9-5

•      L-Series

•      H1
•      H2

The early 2003 model order banks are open and vehicles are currently in production.

(a)   A Commercial Fleet Credit (option code 56S) of $546 is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive on Crown Victoria P70 and P72 commercial fleet units.

The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Jeffrey Runge, M.D., recently issued a cautionary warning to drivers of 15-passenger vans. The advisory stated that, under certain conditions, 15-passenger vans have an increased rollover risk. A similar advisory was issued in 2001.

NHTSA research shows that the risk for rollovers in a 15-passenger van increases dramatically as the number of occupants increases from below five to above ten passengers.  The researchers concluded that 15-passenger vans carrying ten or more occupants are three times more likely to roll over than those that are lightly loaded.

"Because of these risks, it is vital that users of 15-passenger vans be aware of some safety precautions that will significantly reduce the risk," said Dr. Runge.

NHTSA recommends the following:

• 15-passsenger vans should be operated by experienced drivers ONLY.
• Seat belts should be worn at all times. Seat belts dramatically increase the chances of survival during a rollover. A study of 15-passenger rollovers during the past decade shows that 92 percent of occupants who wore their safety belts survived the rollover, while only 23 percent of those who did not wear them survived.

For a copy of the NHTSA analysis of rollover characteristics of 15-passenger vans, please go to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/ncsa/reports.html#Anchor-NCS-41871.

For only $9.99 a month, 2003 Cadillac owners will be able to tune into 100 channels of digital-quality sound from coast to coast. GM is offering XM Satellite Radio on the entire 2003 Cadillac model line. In addition, the factory-installed option will be available on 25 other 2003 cars and trucks. The automaker said it expects to expand XM Satellite Radio availability to all other models within the next few years.

XM Satellite Radio offers 71 music channels (more than 30 are commercial-free) and 29 news, sports and talk channels. XM was named 2001 "Product of the Year" by Fortune, and "Invention of the Year" by Time. It also won Popular Science's 2001 "Best of What's New" Grand Award in the electronics category.

For more information about XM Satellite Radio please visit http://www.xmradio.com.

2003 Ford Crown Victoria	2003 Ford Crown Victoria interior

The Ford Crown Victoria receives a new frame and major upgrades in ride, handling, steering, comfort and safety for 2003. Ford hopes the upgraded features will help to maintain its position as a leading provider for the police and taxi markets.

The Crown Victoria also is a popular vehicle for retail and fleet customers, all of whom will benefit from the major upgrades for 2003, which include a rack-and-pinion steering system, upgraded front and rear suspension and passenger seat weight sensors added to its Personal Safety System™. In addition, Crown Victoria will offer optional side-impact air bags and standard antilock brakes.

The significant changes to the 2003 Crown Victoria will include:

•       New frame combined with redesigned independent front suspension and new monotube shock absorbers at all four wheels, contributing to a smoother, more controlled ride and improved handling
•       New variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering system with variable power assist provides a more precise, smooth and even feel and the turning circle is reduced by nearly one foot
•       New dual-rate brake booster automatically applies full braking power in a panic stop
•       New full-perimeter frame with lightweight hydroformed steel sections for the front rails to improve frontal and offset crash performance
•       Redesigned frame cross members and new optional side impact air bags improve side-impact crash performance

The Crown Victoria engine is the 4.6-liter SOHC V-8, which produces 224 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 239 pound-feet of torque at 4,900 rpm. It uses an electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. A 2.73:1 axle ratio for good fuel economy is standard and all-speed traction control, which uses the ABS system and throttle intervention to manage wheel spin, is available.

Major contributors to Crown Victoria's safety performance are a robust frame design, which is improved for 2003 with hydroformed front rails with a large crumple zone and Ford Motor Company's Personal Safety System™.

The Personal Safety System includes dual-stage front air bags, which are deployed according to crash severity, safety belt usage and the driver's seat position relative to the steering wheel. The system is equipped with the newest feature, seat-weight sensing, also called Occupant Classification Sensing. The sensor detects if the passenger seat is empty and turns off the passenger air bag accordingly. The Personal Safety System includes buckle-mounted safety belt pretensioners that can tighten the front outboard belts in the first milliseconds of a crash and energy management retractors, which allow some "give" in the safety belt webbing during a serious collision to help reduce the risk of chest injury. Another goal of the Personal Safety System™ is to significantly reduce the number of air bag deployments during lower-severity frontal crashes in which safety belts are able to provide the appropriate level of restraint.

Standard security features include a new valet key, remote keyless entry and a door-mounted keyless entry keypad (except on base models), power windows and door locks and automatic on/off headlamps. All models are fitted with a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle that enables the trunk to be opened from the inside as well as the SmartLock™ anti-lockout system, which prevents the driver's door from locking if the key is left in the ignition.

Inside the vehicle, seat foams, fabrics, sew styles and headrests have been changed to improve comfort and appearance. The driver's seat travel is increased by an inch and the door trim has been redesigned for a cleaner appearance and better ergonomics.

The vehicle is equipped with such standard features as anti-lock brakes, 16-inch wheels and tires, an electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette tape and single compact disc player, an eight-way power driver's seat, air conditioning and power windows, locks and outside mirrors.

In six-passenger trim, the Crown Victoria offers 111.4 cubic feet of passenger volume. The trunk of the Crown Victoria has 20.6 cubic feet of space. A trunk organizer is available on all models.

The 2003 Crown Victoria will carry a base manufacturers suggested retail price of $24,695. A $600 National Fleet Incentive will be available to all eligible fleet accounts. In addition, a Commercial Fleet Credit (option code 56S) of $546 will be available on the P70 and P72 commercial fleet units.

2002 Lexus GS 300 SportDesign	2002 Lexus RX 300 Coach Edition

Lexus will add to the popularity of its RX 300 SUV and award-winning GS 300 performance sedan this spring with the introduction of two new limited-edition models.

Building upon the GS 300's sporty image, the SportDesign package offers additional performance and styling features, while the RX 300 Coach Edition offers Coach Edition leather appointments. The Coach name is synonymous with distinguished leather products and has been featured on several special-edition Lexus products since 1996.

This special edition RX 300 features Coach Edition perforated leather-trimmed seats with Coach-embossed headrests. The Coach name also is carried on front door badging and floor mats.

Other interior highlights include the use of Bird's Eye Maple wood trim on the console, steering wheel and shift knob.

A honeycomb grille, monochromatic cladding and 16-inch alloy wheels with a graphite-polished finish distinguish the exterior of the Coach Edition from the regular production RX 300. The RX 300 Coach Edition comes in Burnished Gold, Crystal White, and an exclusive color for this edition, Graphite Gray.

The limited model RX 300 is offered in two versions. The Coach Edition content may be combined with one of two different existing value package factory options. The MSRP for a Coach Edition Package starts at $2,830. It will arrive at dealerships in April with a limited production of 6,000 units.

Another Lexus special edition model is the GS 300 SportDesign. It receives performance enhancements including a Euro-tuned sport suspension and upgraded 225/60R16 tires and polished alloy wheels.

The exclusive SportDesign model incorporates perforated leather-trimmed seats in either charcoal or black with contrasting piping, a special black-stained burled walnut trim on the shift knob, doors and center console, and a brushed-aluminum console panel. The special edition GS 300 will have SportDesign badging on the front fenders, center console and the scuff plates.

A new exterior color, Graphite Gray Pearl, will be exclusive to the SportDesign; however the model also is available in Black Onyx and Millennium Silver.

Now on sale at Lexus dealerships across the country, approximately 3,300 units of the special edition GS 300 SportDesign will be produced. It is offered in two versions by combining the SportDesign content with the existing Premium Package factory option, or with the Navigation/Mark Levinson Package. Offered in conjunction with the existing Premium Package factory option, the SportDesign option carries an MSRP of $4,050, only $310 above the price for the stand-alone Premium Package.

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2002 MODEL YEAR FLEET PURCHASE ALLOWANCES

2002 MY NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FLEET PROGRAM
FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN

c/ A Commercial Fleet Credit (Order Code 56S) of $546 (WSD) is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive or Crown Victoria P72 commercial fleet units only.

d/ Ford authorized pool accounts cannot order vehicles with a fleet incentive. A Ford dealer must apply for the fleet incentive for eligible commercial applications after the pool account assigns the chassis to the Ford dealer. The dealer must report unit sold to a valid end-user FIN code.

e/ Excludes the F53 motor home strip chassis. The F53 is not eligible for a National Fleet Incentive.

f/ Complete vehicles purchased from certain body manufacturers (F650/F750) may not be eligible for fleet incentives.

g/ E-Series RV cutaway (47M) is not eligible for fleet incentives when sold/leased for a motor home application.

2001 MY National Commercial Program Details