Add a bunch more gadgets and comforts to the base trim and you have yourself the Premier V6. As the base model was already decently outfitted, this rear-wheel-drive Premier V6 is getting rather plush.
For instance the Reverse Sensing System, upgraded stereo, 18-inch chrome wheels, universal garage-door opener, and auxiliary climate controls for the second row are now included. And you'll also get the power heated side mirrors and satin-aluminum exhaust tip, which weren't available on the base trim.
As on the other Mountaineer trims, the Safety Canopy - side-curtain airbags for the first and second rows - comes standard. Also standard are dual-zone auto climate control, power heated side mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a vehicle message center, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary controls for cruise, climate, and audio.
Options that the Luxury trim was not eligible for but are available on the Premier include power-deployable running boards, the Navigation and Moonroof Package, and Preferred Suede inserts for the leather seating.
The Mountaineer did very well in government crash-testing. It earned 5 stars in all segments of NHTSA testing except for the Rollover Test, where it scored only 3 stars. In the IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test, the vehicle received highest-level rankings across the board.