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2003 Mercury Mountaineer Review
Refined, convenient and comfortable.
2003 Mountaineer Review Summary & Specifications
Mercury Mountaineer combines convenience and versatility with luxurious accommodations. It's comfortable on long trips. Its features and ergonomics make living with it a very pleasant experience. Its available all-wheel-drive system makes it a confident vehicle in nasty weather. The V6 engine is more than adequate for most families, but the V8 gives it more power for hilly terrain, high altitudes, and towing.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | 2WD ($29,235); AWD ($31,265) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 239-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, dual-stage front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercuryvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29235 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercury Mountaineer AWD ($31,265) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, air conditioning, premium AM/FM/CD/cassette 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, power adjustable pedals, compass and outside temperature display, automatic headlamps dual power heated mirrors, dual illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Security Group ($795) includes side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, reverse sensing system; Luxury Group ($3470) includes V8 engine, leather-trimmed bucket seats, heated front seats, memory driver's seat, power passenger seat, memory adjustable pedals, audiophile sound system with six-CD changer, steering-wheel-mounted audio and climate controls, message center, dual automatic temperature control, electrochromic heated mirrors, Homelink universal garage-door opener, color-keyed running boards, machined aluminum wheels, P245/65R17 all-terrain tires; Upgraded Trailer Towing Package ($400) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 36575 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 239 @ 4750 |
| Torque | 282 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.5/72.1/71.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/55.0/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/54.2/35.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/45.3/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 81.3 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 6880 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4490 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 |
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