Mercury Mariner Reviews

Mercury Mariner 2008 Mercury Mariner Review A sensible SUV in a smart package. "The 2008 Mercury Mariner offers front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, competitive four- or six-cylinder engines and the Hybrid package, which works essentially as the conventional models do. Fuel mileage for all models, and towing capacity, rank with the best in class. Substantial improvements for 2008 add safety features, refinement, comfort and more style. For all-purpose, reasonably efficient daily transport on the road, the Mariner rates among the best smaller SUVs. Shoppers seeking genuine off-road poten..." more 2006 Mercury Mariner Review New gas/electric hybrid joins the lineup. "The 2006 Mercury Mariner is a good choice among compact SUVs. It's a good road car and the back seats fold flat for hauling stuff. The V6 model delivers the better performance than the standard four-cylinder. Whether the extra cost for the Hybrid can be offset by the increased fuel savings is a matter for the mathematicians and your own driving habits, but there is the comforting thought that fewer harmful emissions are coming from the tailpipe than from a full gasoline-powered SUV...." more 2005 Mercury Mariner Review New compact SUV based on Ford Escape. "The 2005 Mercury Mariner fills a minor gap in Mercury's lineup, and it does so competently, if not with stellar success. It's as if somebody decided something needed to be done and right now, so how do we go about it? For now, the solid Ford Escape with Mercury styling will have to do. That said, the Mercury Mariner is a good choice among compact SUVs...." more