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Summary
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.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from San Jose, California; Greg Brown contributed to this report from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mercury Mariner Convenience FWD ($21,380); Convenience 4WD ($23,130); Luxury FWD ($23,285); Luxury 4WD ($25,035); Premier FWD ($25,035); Premier 4WD ($26,785); Mariner Hybrid ($29,225) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter double overhead cam 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual two-stage frontal airbags; antilock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist; LATCH |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags; reverse sensing system |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Avon Lake, Ohio |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD ($26,785) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; power windows, mirrors, central locking and front seats; cruise control; AM/FM six-speaker stereo with 6-disc CD changer and subwoofer; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel; leather heated seats with Preferred Suede inserts; heated outside mirrors; automatic headlamps; electrochromic inside mirror; message center with compass display; keyless entry with driver-side keypad |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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seat-mounted side-impact airbags and curtain airbags ($595); reverse sensing system ($255); side step bars ($350); power moonroof with roof rack and cross bars ($895); rear cargo convenience package ($150); Class II trailer tow package ($395) |
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Destination Charge:
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615 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29425 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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193 @ 4850 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.3/70.1/67.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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61/60.4 |
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Turning circle:
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35.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/53.4/41.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.2/49.1/35.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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66.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3520 |
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Tires:
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P235/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.5 |
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