Overview & Reviews

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid, a twin to the successful Escape Hybrid, is new for 2006.

• Powerful and efficient hybrid powertrain, large cargo capacity, comfortable and stylish interior, carlike handling, optional side curtain airbags.

• Four-cylinder engine feels unrefined at high rpm.

User Reviews:

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  Very nice hybrid SUV - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By JBC - June 30 - 11:20 am

  Traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee (6-cyl) for it. Going from 17 to 29 MPG is a great jump. The ride is comfortable in the city, but with bumpy roads some suspension noise is noticeable. The acceleration is good in the city but the powertrain is not as peppy on the highway; it takes some time to get to the speed you want, but is fine at cruising.

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  Good to Go! - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Cone Maddox - April 23 - 2:26 am

  I sold my Hummer H-3 and purchased the Mercury Hybrid with 4-wheel drive. Twice + the mileage and I can see the other cars. Not too good off-road but a lot quicker than you would think on the street. The old black lab finds it easier to hop into the back. No problems whatever, so far. Got 30+ MPG last fill-up. Nice truck. It seems good to go!

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  high tech car, low tech dealer - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By hooverpilot - July 11 - 9:00 pm

  Quite a fun car to drive. Has reasonable power, good mileage, good handling. Big disappointment was that in spite of the fact that both the sticker and the website data sheet say the CD-player is MP3-capable, it isnt! Not even with the premium package! The salesmen said it could play MP3s, but later admitted he didnt know what an MP3 was - he was just going on the sticker. The service people were totally clueless and unwilling to help. I just HATE spending something like $1500 for a stupid radio and it wont even play MP3s. Dont rely on the dealer or the service people to know anything much about the electronics.

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  Best Hybrid SUV choice...I think - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Hybrid Hunter - April 1 - 3:56 am

  If this SUV had more "Hybrid" competition, it would likely score lower w/me. But since there are few SUV "True Hybrids" out there, this one scores pretty well. Overall I really like it. It is fairly fun to drive, gets decent mileage (27 overall - great for a 4WD SUV), has surprising performance, has Nav, etc. There are downsides... Its ridiculously priced - 33K for an Escape w/a Hybrid drive! It should be in the 25-27K range when compared w/similar SUVs (assuming a 5K Hybrid markup). Buy it used like I did - paid 27k w/only 1,700 miles on it. Other than the Nav/Radio, inside its a very plain (and dated) Ford product. CD changer under the seat is insane. And the seat cushions are too short.

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  Not perfect, but not bad - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By epstein-nc - May 14 - 5:03 pm

  Its a Ford Escape with a Mercury label. Ive done lots of city, highway and offroad driving with no major complaints. Its the size an SUV should be. Its interior styling is no-frills-American, even the luxury model is basically the entry level model with leather, seat heaters and a fancy radio. Im not saying I dont like the vehicle, it is very practical and comfortable.

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  This Cars the BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Mac Man - January 30 - 9:56 am

  This Car Rocks!!! I used to have a `99 Taurus SE Wagon and, compared to the Mariner Hybrid, the Wagon had the gas mileage like a Suburban.