2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience Sport Utility Review
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2006 Mountaineer Convenience Sport Utility Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercury Mountaineer offers a comfortable ride. The 2006 models handle better than the '05s and the Mountaineer feels sure-footed in the mountains. Accommodations are nice overall and the Mountaineer offers lots of utility.[NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Sacramento, California.]
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience ($29,150); Luxury ($31,150); Premier ($33,300) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with Steptronic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 4.0-liter V6; 292-hp 4.6-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags; ABS with brake assist; electronic stability control system with roll-over sensor; tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front- and second-row side air curtains and reverse sensing system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-521-4140 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercuryvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29150 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier ($33,300) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone, automatic climate control; AM/FM/CD premium stereo with six-disc, in-dash changer; power windows, outside mirrors and keyless remote central locking; 6-way driver and 4-way front passenger power seats; two-driver memory settings; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with redundant audio and climate system controls; leather seating; heated front seats and outside mirrors; programmable, remote garage opener; electro-chromatic, inside rearview mirror; auto-on/off headlights; fixed running boards; electronic message center; fog lamps; satin-finish, aluminum roof rails; Class II trailer tow/hitch |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | all-wheel drive ($2200); power running boards ($695); power adjustable pedals with memory ($225); navigation system ($1995); rear seat entertainment system ($1295); Class III/IV trailer tow package ($150) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 40505 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 292 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 300 @ 4750 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/20 |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 193.5/73.5/72.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/55.4/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/55.5/36.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/45.3/34.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 82.8 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 6980 |
| Front Suspension | independent, short-and-long arm, coil spring-over-shock, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, trailing link, short-and-long arm, coil spring-over-shock, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4742 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 all-terrain |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 |