2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Mercury is very proud of its entry in the hybrid market: a smooth-riding, trail-capable SUV. Owners of the Mariner Hybrid enjoy the distinction of driving a certified Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. The 5-passenger SUV works its environmentally-friendly magic with a gas engine/electric motor combo. The electric motor runs the show until the car exceeds 25 mph, and then the gasoline engine takes over. While the gas engine runs it simultaneously recharges the 330-volt, nickel-metal-hydride battery (which is located beneath the cargo area) for the electric motor. The two work together to produce the power of 155 horses. But here are the numbers everyone wants to hear about: 32 city/29 highway. The range on a tank of gas is perhaps 400 miles, but that varies considerably based on driver habits and type of driving. The brains behind it all is the Vehicle System Controller, which manages engine operations, shutting it down at the right times, managing the engine/battery/generator functions, and controlling other processes within the powertrain. The gas engine features an Atkinson cycle, which increases efficiency by delaying the closing of the intake valve. The Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission improves fuel efficiency by taking power from the gas engine and electric motor to run the wheels. This also lowers emissions and keeps acceleration smooth. Speaking of smooth driving, the rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel independent suspension make for a very nice ride. Every Mariner Hybrid features the Intelligent 4WD System. The brains of the powertrain constantly monitors traction at each wheel (Mercury says it does this 5000 times per second) and then communicates how much additional torque is needed in the rear wheels to control slip. Color choices are limited, with 5 exterior finishes to choose from, two of which are new for this model year. All Mariners have a Pebble interior in either cloth or leather. Some new options have been introduced for 2007, including the Safety Canopy Package, which adds front seat-mounted airbags and side-curtain units with rollover sensors. One of the few complaints about hybrid vehicles is that the battery is expensive to replace. Well, this one comes with an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, so that should help. Get this: when the brakes are applied the electric motor takes some of the kinetic energy and transfers it to the battery pack for recharging purposes. You can't beat this direct recycling of energy!
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: ready · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.93
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.8 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 94 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 70 · Electric Motor Torque: 100 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 133 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 124 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4250
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up