Overview & Reviews

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.

• Solid acceleration with hybrid powertrain, real-world fuel economy in the 30 mpg range, spacious backseat.

• Noisy gasoline engine, modest handling limits for a small SUV, stiff brake pedal feel, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  Love my Hybrid - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By rollin_steel - October 16 - 8:23 am

  When stuck in traffic I know Im not pumping carbon into the air in this already polluted city! $3,000 tax credit this year this model!! Drives like a small SUV but really seems roomy inside. Easy to park. Lots of storage, Comfortable interior designed with tall people in mind! very quiet ride! I only have 1200 miles on it so not totally broken in and Im getting about 29-30 mph in the city on average. Im still learning not to hop off the line (jack rabbit starts) smoother means better mph!

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  Good To go! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Mariner21 - September 5 - 9:00 am

  MPG as advertised. 30-34 around town and highway. Great small turning radius. Very maneuverable. Environmental controls are excellent - heat/air/defog etc. Delivered fit and finish just fine. Interior molded plastic parts a little on the cheap side - not terrible but not a clean design - bolt/screw fitting visable. Overall - would buy another one. Dealer sales and service support adequate but could use some Toyota/Honda customer/service style training. Mariner Hybrid - good example of why you should buy American. Good wheels!

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  Ford quality exceeds expectation! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Michael Caty - June 8 - 3:53 pm

  This truck if priced by the importers would be double the sticker. Value, quality, and of course MPG are outstanding. Looks like "Ford" woke up! Congratulations, and we thank you for the fine and reasonably priced product.

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  Great Vehicle! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By SGOODFEL - May 4 - 11:53 am

  I totally love my hybrid. I am averaging 30 mpg on my daily commute. What a great change from the 16-17 mpg on my Venture mini-van. Beware - you will totally become obsessed with how well your gas mileage can be. My high is 35 mpg and my low was 28 mpg (highway miles on a trip through the WV moutains). There are a couple of small things I wish it had: bluetooth and the built-in garage door opener. Other than that, the vehicle is perfect! I definitely recommend.

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  It is easy being green! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Kimberly - March 6 - 7:16 pm

  I love this car. While I miss having my four wheel drive like my previous Honda CR-V had I went with the FWD model of the Mariner Hybrid. After 10 years of Honda I have returned to Ford via Mercury. It has such a smooth and comfortable ride. My driving is a combination of city and highway and I am pleasantly surprised that even when I shut off the economy to keep the a/c compressor running my gas mileage is still high! Combo City/Highway in Charlotte NC has been around 29-32 mpg with the a/c running w/economy setting 31-34. This is over 10+ mpg over my 2005 Honda CR- V where I achieved 19 - 24 mpg. Roomy, comfortable, and fun to drive! No sacrifice in power either.

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  Best Mariner Hybrid - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By HappyHybridOwnr - February 25 - 8:16 am

  I had the Mariner for 16 months now. Excellent vehicle to drive. Averaging 31+ MPG mixed mode driving. Great vehicle with a very Roomy interior. I enjoy trying to get the best gas mileage. Traded in a GMC Safari (17+ MPG) saving lots of gas $.

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  Just what I wanted - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Diane - July 16 - 5:10 pm

  Fortunately I bought this 10 months ago before gas got even worse. I love the car and being geograhpically impaired, I love the GPS navigation although I could have saved money and bought a hand held. Im nervous about ice and snow, so I got the all wheel drive version, but still the mileage is great (over 30 consistently). Ford has a winner here, and for the price, it is very competitive with some other crossover/SUVs I looked at. My husband now wishes he had one too.

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  Well Pleased - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By lawlabor - July 10 - 12:20 am

  I have had the car for two weeks now and couldnt be happier. The efficiency is precisely what was projected, the creature comforts have exceeded my expectations, and even my 9-year old son thinks the car is cool.

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  A great vehicle - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Charles - March 21 - 12:50 am

  While I have put less than 1000 miles on my new Mariner, I am quite impressed with the hybrid design and am averaging over 35 mpg. So far I love the car and the overall design. Lot of room and flexibility. Ford has done a great job !

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  Big Improvement Over Previous Models - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Transpower - January 9 - 8:50 pm

  With the blacked-out B-pillars, the 2008 model looks more grown-up than the 2005-2007 models. The CD player is now in the center stack not under the passenger seat, the navigation screen is much bigger and is touch-screen and utilizes a DVD. There is a 110 volt power outlet, and automatic headlamps. The view is commanding. The handling is nimble. The fuel economy wonderful. There is sufficient power to pass tractor-trailers going up steep hills. The brakes have a good feel to them. The steering is well-weighted. The vehicle is very well-balanced front to rear.