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2006 Mercury Mariner Review
New gas/electric hybrid joins the lineup.
2006 Mariner Review Summary & Specifications
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.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | 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) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter double overhead cam 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve Atkinson cycle inline-4 coupled to a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; CVT |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual two-stage frontal airbags; antilock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist; LATCH |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags; reverse sensing system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Avon Lake, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-521-4140 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercuryvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21380 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD ($26,785) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 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) |
| Destination Charge | 615 |
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| Price as Tested | 29425 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 193 @ 4850 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/23 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.3/70.1/67.9 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/53.4/41.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/49.1/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 66.3 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3520 |
| Stock Tires | P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 |
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