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Summary
Mercury Mountaineer combines convenience and versatility with luxurious accommodations. It's comfortable on long trips, while features and ergonomics make living with it a very pleasant experience. All-wheel drive is available, making it a confident vehicle in nasty weather. We like the V6 engine, but a V8 is available for more power in hilly terrain, high altitudes, and towing.New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw is based in Dearborn, Michigan, with editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mercury Mountaineer 2WD ($29,525); AWD ($32,030) |
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Engines:
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4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, EBD, dual-stage frontal airbags, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability control (electronic stability control), tire-pressure monitoring system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Safety Canopy side-curtain airbag 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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Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mercury Mountaineer AWD ($32,030) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, premium AM/FM/CD audio, automatic power door locks with illuminated controls, fog lamps, illuminated glove box, remote keyless entry with driver-side keypad, power windows, speed control, security approach lamps, compass and outside temperature display, automatic headlamps, dual power heated mirrors, dual illuminated vanity mirrors |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Luxury 4.6L package ($3,575) includes 4.6L V8 engine, auto-dimming mirror, 17-in machined aluminum wheels, 245/65R17 all-terrain tires w/17-in spare tire w/steel wheel, dual power, heated mirrors w/security approach lamps, color-keyed running boards, dual-zone automatic temperature control, two-tone leather trimmed sport bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, 8-way power driver seat w/power lumbar, 6-way power passenger w/manual lumbar, heated driver w/memory and heated power passenger seats, color-keyed, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/speed control, steering column lock/ignition security, column tilts and mounted audio and climate controls; moonroof ($850); power adjustable pedals w/memory ($225); audiophile system w/in-dash six-CD changer; rear-seat entertainment system ($1,295) |
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Destination Charge:
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645 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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39130 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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239 @ 4750 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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282 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.8 |
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Length/width/height:
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189.5/72.1/71.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.9/61.2 |
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Turning circle:
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36.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.9/55.0/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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38.9/54.2/35.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.0/45.3/34.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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81.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6840 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.5 |
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Curb weight:
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4523 |
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Tires:
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P245/65R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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22.5 |
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