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Mercury's Meta One is a concept sport wagon that showcases the future of Ford's safety technology. It's packed with advanced safety equipment designed to both protect and prevent accidents. A lane departure warning is engineered to warn the driver when the vehicle veers outside of the lane markings, using either a visual, audible or vibrating alert. New Collision Mitigation by Braking technology will react on the driver's behalf, applying the brakes when the system's sensors and cameras detect that an impact is imminent. The Meta One also uses roll stability control, a feature expected to be offered on more than 500,000 Ford SUVs by the end of the year.

Beyond its safety image, the Meta One is designed to appeal to a younger buyer. Interior features include a Wi-Fi portal, a Sirius satellite receiver for streaming video and a smart navigation system which provides live traffic information to quickly navigate local highways and byways. And as if cutting-edge high-tech features aren't enough, there's also a twin-turbo diesel-electric hybrid V6 engine boasting 431 pound-feet of torque to entice the green car crowd.

Edmunds' Take

Based on the Ford Freestyle, the Meta One is a good indicator of the Freestyle's Mercury twin, scheduled for production in 2007. But as is the way with most concept vehicles, we can't help but wonder what will be left on the cutting room floor. Please, Mercury, keep the edgier look, innovative safety features and at least the live traffic navigation system. The current Freestyle doesn't even offer nav, and we're encouraged to think the Meta One will distinguish itself from the Freestyle with something more than just a Mercury waterfall grille. — Kelly Toepke

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