Overview & Reviews
Average Score
4.74/5 Average
51 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:
The most obvious update on the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid concerns its refreshed interior and exterior styling. In addition, there's a redesigned roof panel to reduce wind noise. Mercury has also added a slightly less expensive front-wheel-drive model to the lineup. New standard equipment includes side and head curtain airbags, and an MP3 player input jack. The optional navigation system is now DVD-based, and it has a touchscreen interface. Satellite radio is a new option.
Pros:
- Solid acceleration with hybrid powertrain, real-world fuel economy in the 30 mpg range, spacious backseat.
Cons:
- Noisy gasoline engine, modest handling limits for a small SUV, stiff brake pedal feel, no stability control.
