A very Lincoln Mercury chrome trim piece is found at the top of the rear panel. The Sable's interior has been redesigned even more than its exterior. Like the outside, the inside is now more mainstream in appearance. It features power- adjustable front bucket seats and a useful center console. The optional CD changer fits into the console box, and there's even room left over for small items.
Shorter drivers can keep their distance from the airbags.
The Sable in on the large end of midsized, and three people fit into the rear bench seat with relative comfort. The trunk has been enlarged, with a lower liftover and an internal emergency release. All positions have 3-point belts, and the chassis has front and rear crumple zones. On the road, the car is quiet and surefooted. Both of the Sable's 3.0-liter V6 engines have significant enhancements for 2000.