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2007 Mercury Mariner Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2007 Mercury Mariner Review
Mariner is a luxury-trimmed version of the Ford Escape. It comes in gasoline and gas/electric-hybrid versions. Conventional gas-engine Mariners are the 153-hp 4-cyl Convenience model and the 200-hp V6 Luxury and Premier models. These have a 4-speed automatic transmission and offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing. The Hybrid model has AWD and teams a 4-cyl gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor. It requires no plug-in charging and uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Mariner's hybrid system automatically runs on one or both power sources to balance acceleration and fuel economy. All Mariners include ABS; Hybrids and AWD V6s have 4-wheel disc brakes. Rear obstacle detection, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment are standard on Premier, optional otherwise. Exclusive to the Hybrid is an optional navigation system with screen displays for power flow and fuel economy. Mariner's performance and accommodations mirror those of comparably equipped Escapes.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.
Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
News
Redesigned 2008 Mariners start sale early in calendar '07 after a public preview at the recent Miami Auto Show. Powerteams and package size remain broadly the same, but exterior cladding is banished, while interiors move upscale in appearance and materials. Electric steering replaces hydraulic, and Ford says the Hybrid model makes smoother, quicker transitions between engine and electric operation. Curtain side airbags are now standard for all Mariners, and all but the Hybrid include Ford's Advance Trac antiskid system with rollover sensors. The makeover put heavy emphasis on refinement with upgrades including a laminated "sandwich" windshield, thicker side glass, and additional sound insulation. Most all these changes will apply to Mariner's 2008 cousins, the Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5 (formerly Tribute), both also due at dealers early in the new year.
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2007 Mercury Mariner Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Cargo room | Wind noise |
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| Visibility | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Mercury says most Mariners sold are Luxury and Premier. Their V6 has good power for most situations--even with AWD, which adds only 150-160 lb. Test AWD V6s timed 8.9 sec 0-60 mph. Experience with test Escapes shows 4-cyl performance only adequate at best. Automatic transmission generally smooth, but sometimes hesitates to downshift for passing.
2WD Escape Hybrid took 9.6 sec 0-60, but felt stronger, and its gas-electric operation was little-noticed; expect same for Mariner Hybrid.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.6 |
Mercury says most Mariners sold are Luxury and Premier. Their V6 has good power for most situations--even with AWD, which adds only 150-160 lb. Test AWD V6s timed 8.9 sec 0-60 mph. Experience with test Escapes shows 4-cyl performance only adequate at best. Automatic transmission generally smooth, but sometimes hesitates to downshift for passing.
2WD Escape Hybrid took 9.6 sec 0-60, but felt stronger, and its gas-electric operation was little-noticed; expect same for Mariner Hybrid.
Fuel Economy
Test AWD Premiers averaged 16.3 mpg in mostly city driving, 19.3-20.6 in more-balanced city/highway use.
Test AWD Hybrids averaged 24.8-28.8 mpg. All models use regular-grade fuel. Hybrid's fuel tank holds 15 gal vs. 16.5 on other models.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Test AWD Premiers averaged 16.3 mpg in mostly city driving, 19.3-20.6 in more-balanced city/highway use.
Test AWD Hybrids averaged 24.8-28.8 mpg. All models use regular-grade fuel. Hybrid's fuel tank holds 15 gal vs. 16.5 on other models.
Ride Quality
Mariners include 16-inch tires like all Tributes and most Escapes, but have slightly softer suspension. Ride is thus a tad more absorbent, with less impact harshness. The tradeoff is a touch more float over high-speed dips and swells, though it's not severe.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Mariners include 16-inch tires like all Tributes and most Escapes, but have slightly softer suspension. Ride is thus a tad more absorbent, with less impact harshness. The tradeoff is a touch more float over high-speed dips and swells, though it's not severe.
Steering/Handling/Braking
As pleasant and poised on-road as Escape, with moderate cornering lean, good balance, and firm, direct steering. Braking power good, but some testers say emergency stops induce too much nosedive.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
As pleasant and poised on-road as Escape, with moderate cornering lean, good balance, and firm, direct steering. Braking power good, but some testers say emergency stops induce too much nosedive.
Quietness
Engines fairly raucous at high rpm--Hybrid included--but quiet enough at normal highway speeds. Wind rush marked from around 60 mph, mostly from door mirrors. Coarse-pavement tire thrum audible but not irksome. Some testers feel Mariners and Tributes are slightly quieter overall than Escapes.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Engines fairly raucous at high rpm--Hybrid included--but quiet enough at normal highway speeds. Wind rush marked from around 60 mph, mostly from door mirrors. Coarse-pavement tire thrum audible but not irksome. Some testers feel Mariners and Tributes are slightly quieter overall than Escapes.
Controls
Chrome, aluminum-finish, and woodgrain accents nicely dress up mostly well-designed dashboard shared with Escape. But Hybrid's available navigation system suffers small screen and controls that compromise its usefulness. Heated leather seats available for Luxury and Hybrid; Premiers come with heated seats and two-tone leather/faux-suede upholstery. Interior materials, general workmanship above average for class.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5.6 |
Chrome, aluminum-finish, and woodgrain accents nicely dress up mostly well-designed dashboard shared with Escape. But Hybrid's available navigation system suffers small screen and controls that compromise its usefulness. Heated leather seats available for Luxury and Hybrid; Premiers come with heated seats and two-tone leather/faux-suede upholstery. Interior materials, general workmanship above average for class.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Adult-size head and leg room, but optional sunroof trims head clearance for tall occupants. Some testers find seats flat, unsupportive for long-distance driving. Fine all-around visibility. No-strain entry/exit.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Adult-size head and leg room, but optional sunroof trims head clearance for tall occupants. Some testers find seats flat, unsupportive for long-distance driving. Fine all-around visibility. No-strain entry/exit.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Knee and foot room above the class norm, helped by flat floor. Supportive, well-contoured seat is wide enough for short-trip three-adult comfort. Entry/exit a bit constricted, but OK. Note that DVD entertainment is available for Tribute, but not Escape.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
Knee and foot room above the class norm, helped by flat floor. Supportive, well-contoured seat is wide enough for short-trip three-adult comfort. Entry/exit a bit constricted, but OK. Note that DVD entertainment is available for Tribute, but not Escape.
Cargo Room
Generous space enhanced by low-level load deck, convenient opening tailgate glass. Reat seatbacks fold flat once headrests are off and seat bottoms tilted up or removed. Cabin storage OK fore, poor aft.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.2 |
Generous space enhanced by low-level load deck, convenient opening tailgate glass. Reat seatbacks fold flat once headrests are off and seat bottoms tilted up or removed. Cabin storage OK fore, poor aft.
Value within Class
Despite higher base prices than its Ford cousin, Mariner is worth considering. The extra dollars bring more upscale trim, a little extra sound insulation, and a slightly more compliant ride. Hybrids command an additional premium that may take years to offset in fuel savings. But the value consideration must also take into account the hybrid system's exhaust-emissions benefits. Whatever the name, these compact SUVs are likable enough, especially with their frequent discounts.
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 5.5 |
Despite higher base prices than its Ford cousin, Mariner is worth considering. The extra dollars bring more upscale trim, a little extra sound insulation, and a slightly more compliant ride. Hybrids command an additional premium that may take years to offset in fuel savings. But the value consideration must also take into account the hybrid system's exhaust-emissions benefits. Whatever the name, these compact SUVs are likable enough, especially with their frequent discounts.
Total Score
| 2WD Premier | AWD Premier | AWD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 55 | 56 | 54 | 53.1 |
Scores for all Compact Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 36 | |
| Average Score | 53 | |
| High Score | 60 |
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2007 Mercury Mariner Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 12/08/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD Convenience 4-door wagon | $21,140 | $19,999 | $665 |
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| AWD Convenience 4-door wagon | $22,870 | $21,590 | $665 |
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| 2WD Luxury 4-door wagon | $23,025 | $21,733 | $665 |
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| AWD Luxury 4-door wagon | $24,755 | $23,325 | $665 |
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| 2WD Premier 4-door wagon | $25,100 | $23,642 | $665 |
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| AWD Premier 4-door wagon | $26,850 | $25,253 | $665 |
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| AWD Hybrid 4-door wagon | $27,950 | $26,335 | $665 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Convenience
Powertrain
2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keypad entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, map lights, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, fog lights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
235/70TR16 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive.
Luxury adds to Convenience:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine.
Comfort and Convenience Features
6-way power driver seat.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
AWD adds: all-wheel drive, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Premier adds to Luxury:
Safety
Front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, rear-obstacle-detection system.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather/faux-suede upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, upgraded sound system, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic headlights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
AWD adds: all-wheel drive, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Hybrid adds to Luxury:
Powertrain
2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, electric drive motor, continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), all-wheel drive.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Wood/aluminum interior trim, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, illuminated visor mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rails, 235/70R16 tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Dynamic Side Impact Airbag Pkg.
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Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier
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$595
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$506
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Front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment. Std. Premier.
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Comfort Pkg.
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Luxury
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$595
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$506
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, illuminated visor mirrors, message center, overhead console, automatic headlights, alarm.
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Moon and Tune Pkg.
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Luxury
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$1,240
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$1,054
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Power sunroof, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, roof rack.
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Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
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Convenience, Luxury, Premier
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$150
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$128
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Cargo-management system, cargo cover. NA Hybrid.
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Hybrid Energy and Audio Pkg.
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Hybrid
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$1,995
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$1,696
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Hybrid energy flow graphic display, trip computer, upgraded sound system. Moves 6-disc CD changer under front passenger seat.
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Premium Pkg.
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Hybrid
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$3,795
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$3,226
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Dynamic Side Impact Airbag Pkg. and Hybrid Energy and Audio Pkg. plus rear-obstacle-detection system, navigation system, leather upholstery, heated front seats and power mirrors, cargo cover.
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Class II Trailer Tow Pkg.
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Luxury, Premier
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$395
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$336
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Trailer-hitch receiver, wiring harness.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Power sunroof
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Luxury, Premier
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$895
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$761
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Hybrid
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$585
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$498
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Hybrid requires Premium Pkg. Luxury, Premier include roof rack.
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Leather upholstery
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Luxury
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$895
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$761
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Includes heated front seats and mirrors.
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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Luxury
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$345
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$293
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Upgraded sound system
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Hybrid
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$595
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$506
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Rubber floormats
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Convenience, Luxury, Premier
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$75
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$57
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NA Hybrid.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Rear privacy glass
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Convenience
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$275
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$234
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Roof rack
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Convenience, Luxury, Premier
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$175
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$149
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Running boards
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Convenience, Luxury, Premier
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$350
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$298
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Full-size spare tire
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Convenience, Luxury, Premier
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$105
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$89
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NA Hybrid.
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2007 Mercury Mariner Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Mercury Mariner 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.2 |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.9 |
| Overall Width, in. | 70.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 70.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3435 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 66.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.5 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 39.2 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc V6 | dohc I4/electric | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.3 /138 | 3.0 /181 | 2.3 /138 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 153 @ 5800 | 200 @ 6000 | 133 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 152 @ 4250 | 193 @ 4850 | 129 @ 4500 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| 4-speed automatic | 21/24 | 19/23 | --/-- |
| CVT automatic | --/-- | --/-- | 32/29 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Mercury Mariner 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
| Rollover Resistance | 3 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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