Overview & Reviews

Stability control is standard on the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid; however, last year's four-wheel disc brakes have been replaced by an inferior front disc/rear drum setup for 2009. Other newly standard features include satellite radio, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Ford's Sync multimedia integration system. Also of note: The Mariner Hybrid's gas-powered engine has grown from 2.3 liters to 2.5, contributing to the bump in overall output from 153 horsepower to 177.

• As fuel-efficient as an economy car, all the cargo capacity and curb appeal of a compact SUV, satisfactory acceleration from hybrid powertrain.

• Pricey, inexcusably poor brakes, fussy rear-seat folding process.

User Reviews:

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  Well worth the wait - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By shoreRN - February 12 - 4:23 pm

  We have had the car for 2 weeks, and love it. The nav system and Sync work great. Ride is smooth and very car like, plenty of power when you need it, and great economy we are averaging 33 mpg so far. The park assist is great, wish it offered an led proximity display, and a back up camera. Plenty of room in the back seat for bigger guys, and cargo room is descent.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Tom, Pgh - October 25 - 9:23 am

  I got this vehicle a week ago, and Im really enjoying it. I averaged 37mpg on the first tank of gas, mostly city but some highway travel. Still learning the hybrid and how to maximize mileage, but Im having fun doing it. The Nav system with the Sync and Sirius is awesome, it does so much. Very tight, handles well and runs well. The small engine has some pep, alittle noisy when you punch it down, but it handles the hills of Pittsburgh with ease.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By PghHybrid - May 12 - 3:26 pm

  Ive owned my Mariner Hybrid for a little over two weeks, got 37mpg out of first tank, 34mpg with highway and city on second tank. Very impressed with this vehicle, love the Nav with Sync and Sirius. Mercury hit a home run with this one. Rides very nice, comfortable with loads of front leg room.

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  2009 4WD Mercury Mariner Hybrid - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By jnt76 - April 1 - 6:50 pm

  I have owned this vehicle for one week, and have many good things to say about it. Navigation system with Microsoft Sync is awesome. Almost endless music possibilities with Sirius, CD, radio, aux input jack, USB input, and 10GB internal hard drive that you can record your CDs to. Drove up in the Rocky Mts this weekend and avgd over 30 mpg - and thats with lots of hill climbing. 60 mile highway round trip to work every day, averaging 32+ mpg. Up to 40 mph on battery only. Interior is very nicely done with lots of cargo space for a small SUV. Back seats fold down flat. Ride is very smooth - handles like a car. Cant even tell when gas engine starts and stops, great job of making that quiet.

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  2009 AWD MMH - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By bikerrich - June 7 - 2:50 pm

  Had it about a month now; enjoying the mileage and the kick of trying to keep it on battery. Nice car for the price. A bit wallowy. Cant take curves at 60. Suspension needs some improvement. Brake pedal feels fine, dont notice any difference from my other cars.

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  Much Fun, Little Gas - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By JM in Killeen - March 12 - 12:36 am

  I have owned the car just over 1 month and love the mileage I am getting. So far I am averaging 32.3 mpg overall, over 34 MPG with me driving, 29+ with my wife driving (lead foot). I was very surprised with the accereration of the hybrid system, I test drove the v6 model prior to ordering the hybrid system to see how I liked the overall car and I believe the hybrid is quicker. The passenger space is comparable to larger SUVs, but lacks cargo room for long trips. I would like to see more options, color and materials, for the interior, especially for the primere package. Satillite radio, NAV, sync are all top notch and work well. Overall, a very fun, solid SUV. Great MPG as well as performance.

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  2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By berelbr - July 25 - 3:36 pm

  This is a perfect SUV for in-town/suburban driving. I have owned the car for a month and a half and we are averaging 33 mpg (not bad for an AWD SUV). I live 15 miles out of town. Therefore, driving 13 miles on the highway and 2 miles in town I am averaging 33 mpg. There is plenty of cargo space. The back seats fold forward for additional storage space. Overall, this is the best car that I have ever owned.

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  Bobs Review - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Bob - May 14 - 8:36 am

  Have enjoyed seeing the remaining mileage change slowly while the average mileage builds from the 22 that it started at to over 29 for the kind of driving that I do. Still push it, having traded in a Lincoln LS for this vehicle. It feels stable for an SUV, having driven a few. Quiet is nice. With Hybrid we did not expect as much as we have gotten with drivability. This is a nice vehicle.

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  I really want to love it, but 4 years later... - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By teknooh - April 8 - 12:24 pm

  After owning mine for 4+ years, Ive had more problems than I expected. Most recently, the air conditioning system is being repaired for a second time, and the cost of this repair exceeds what the dealership is authorized to provide (so it has to be Ford approved). Other fun includes a sensor under the front passenger seat failed and had to be replaced, and early on the SYNC software had to be wiped and completely reinstalled. Since about 30K miles Ive had it in several times for a popping noise (like a bad knee joint) under the hood, and each time theyve replaced some other part that was going bad but, the noise still persists. Unfixable I guess. Thank god for extended warranties!

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  2009 Mariner Hybrid AWD - 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By VR - February 20 - 3:00 pm

  Ive had this for over a month now and am getting great mpg for this sized SUV. Mixed driving, getting over 31 freeway driving at 78mph, getting over 27. The navigation/audio/info system is oustanding. Ive just started loading my music into the 10 gig hard drive - no more cds or tapes to take up space. I also used a thumb drive in the usb port to play music, this also worked flawlessly. I look forward to getting a bluetooth cell phone and linking that to the sync system. There was enough space for 3 adults and two 60 pound dogs and all our luggage to drive on an 8 hour one way trip comfortably.