2010 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD

The 2010 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD is the top-tier trim for this model, with power delivered to all four 16-inch alloys through a six-speed automatic transmission. That power comes from either a 2.5-liter inline four or 3.0-liter V6. A roof rack, foglights, and automatic headlights encompass exterior features. Combination leather and alcantara upholstery covers the front bucket and split-folding rear seats, and the driver’s seat gets 6-way power as well as lumbar adjustment. The AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 changer comes with satellite radio, an iPod adapter, Bluetooth, and voice recognition, as well as controls on the leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel. Convenience features are part of a long list, with illuminated visor mirrors, compass and temperature indicator on the automatically dimming rearview, rear privacy glass, a center console, floormats, and tachometer all standard. Air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows, mirrors, and door locks are joined by remote keyless and keypad entry to finish the comfort and convenience features. Variable-intermittent front wipers and a rear wiper/defogger combo are also standard.

Safety features include traction control, 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