2010 Mercury Mariner Base

The 2010 Mercury Mariner Base trim offers a six-speed automatic for its 2.5-liter inline four, with the option of a 3.0-liter V6 instead. Both engines come with standard traction control and deliver power to 16-inch alloys. A leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel offers controls for the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, which also houses a digital media player connection. Air conditioning and cruise control are standard, as well as front bucket cloth seats and a split-folding rear. A center console provides storage, and floormats protect the carpets. With power windows, mirrors, door locks, and remote keyless and keypad entry, the Mariner Base will take care of you. A tachometer, variable-intermittent front wipers, and a rear defogger and wiper are also included, along with rear privacy glass and foglights.

Safety features include dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags with rollover deployment, antilock brakes with anti-skid, a theft-deterrent system and a tire-pressure monitor.

By Michael Perkins