2006 Mercury Mountaineer Review Summary & Specs
Convenience Sport Utility
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Summary & Specs
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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.]
Specs
| 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 |
$29,150 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
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| Price as Tested |
$40,505 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |