What kind of SUV is the Mercury Mariner?
Something of an anomaly in the marketplace, the compact but upscale Mercury Mariner SUV gets a not-so extreme makeover for 2008. The Mariner debuted three years ago as a more luxurious version of Ford’s Escape.
What’s the weight of a 2008 Mercury Mariner?
Properly equipped, the V6 Mariner can tow up to 3,500 pounds. A V6 Mariner isn’t exactly slow, but its 10-second 0-60-mph time is bested by many rivals, a few of them powered by four-cylinder engines.
Where was the 2008 Mercury Mariner last serviced?
Mileage: 104,267 miles Body Type: SUV Color: Black Engine: 6 Cyl 3.0 L Accident reported. Purchased on 09/13/08 and owned in FL until 05/29/21. Driven an estimated 8,023 miles/year. Last serviced at 97,363 miles in Tarpon Springs, FL on 11/04/20 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed.
What kind of wheels does the Mercury Mariner have?
The 2008 Mercury Mariner is a compact four-door SUV that comes in three trim levels: base inline-4, base V6 and Premier. The base Mariners come with 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, privacy glass, air-conditioning, a four-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary MP3 player input, full power accessories and keyless entry.
Something of an anomaly in the marketplace, the compact but upscale Mercury Mariner SUV gets a not-so extreme makeover for 2008. The Mariner debuted three years ago as a more luxurious version of Ford’s Escape.
What to look for in a 2008 Mercury Mariner?
This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2008 Mercury Mariner. The restyled Mercury Mariner is like a typical suburban subdivision home: It looks OK on the outside, and the price tag for a well-equipped model makes its spotty interior go down a bit easier.
Which is better a Honda CRV or a Mercury Mariner?
The Mariner is a worthy alternative to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Saturn VUE, and could be well worth the price for those looking for a compact SUV with unique styling and an available hybrid powertrain.
What kind of gas mileage does Mercury Mariner get?
Gas mileage ranges from 17/22 mpg (city/highway) with all-wheel drive and the V-6 to 20/26 mpg with the four-cylinder and front-wheel drive. Those figures beat the Saturn Vue but trail major competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 slightly.
What kind of acceleration does a Mercury Mariner have?
For example, the Mariner’s 200-horsepower V6, although generally energetic, has its efforts hampered by an outdated four-speed automatic gearbox. The result is a double whammy of now so-so acceleration (zero to 60 mph in about 10 seconds) and mediocre fuel economy.
What’s the difference between Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner?
The Mariner debuted three years ago as a more luxurious version of Ford’s Escape. And like its relative, the Mariner’s “top-half” revamping for this year means new sheet metal and a revised interior but no significant revisions to the chassis or running gear.