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2011 Mercury Mariner Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Though the once-storied Mercury brand now faces an uncertain future, buyers looking for a good deal on a small SUV should still check out the 2011 Mariner. Introduced in 2005, the Mariner is positioned as a more luxurious alternative to the Ford Escape. While the 2011 Mariner gets distinctive front sheet metal and a two-tone interior, its platform and engines are lifted right from the Escape parts bin. The compact Mariner fits nicely into most people's conception of a crossover SUV, featuring seating for five within its 103.1-inch wheelbase. The car-based unit platform offers consumers a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive.
With its fine-tooth front grille, jeweled headlights and squared-off profile, the 2011 Mariner is quite handsome. It eschews the common, ovoid shape so popular among crossovers these days and manages to look confident and substantial. The platform's height gives plenty of ground clearance and provides a good view out. Standard 16-inch alloy wheels and a front air dam with foglights contribute to the Mariner's upmarket look.
The Mariner's so-called CD2 chassis dates back to 2001 and is short on refinement compared to its newer competition. The SUV's handling lacks the fluidity of a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. Though it delivers a creamy ride on smooth pavement, the Mariner loses its composure over large road imperfections. Its electric power steering, while accurate, lacks positive feedback, and the disc/drum brake setup is a dynamic disappointment. Despite these drawbacks the 2011 Mariner will likely satisfy drivers for whom sporty handling isn't a prime concern; the cabin is quiet and the controls are easily manipulated.
For 2011 the Mariner gives buyers the choice of four- or six-cylinder power. The base engine is the familiar Duratec inline four, enlarged last year to 2.5 liters. With aluminum construction and variable valve timing, the four-cylinder produces 171 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. Though it's not quite as smooth as some of the engines from Honda and Toyota, the Duratec four revs willingly and has gained an enviable reputation for reliability. With the front-wheel-drive Mariner weighing in at 3,300 pounds, the four-cylinder feels peppy around town, however it struggles a bit when called on to provide highway passing power.
Stepping up to the optional 3.0-liter V6 engine nets Mariner buyers 240 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. When burdened with passengers and cargo (or heavy AWD hardware) the extra thrust of the larger motor is greatly appreciated. In addition to brisk acceleration, buyers of the V6 Mariner will benefit from smoother operation and a more assertive exhaust note. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission (unlike the Escape, no manual is offered) that delivers seamless shifts and contributes greatly to the Mariner's commendable fuel economy. Front-drive models equipped with the four-cylinder are capable of 28 mpg, and even a loaded AWD V6 gets 23 mpg on the highway.
With just 99.4 cubic feet of passenger room, the 2011 Mariner trails its chief rivals in interior space. Legroom up front is fine, owing to its chair-like buckets, but rear seat passengers will find their quarters rather tight. The seats themselves are nicely upholstered, but lack lateral support and become uncomfortable on long drives. Cargo capacity also falls short of the standard set by the competition: Only 31.4 cubic feet of space are available behind the rear seats.
The Mariner's interior is noticeably classier than the Escape's. The two-tone color treatment and upgraded materials lend an upscale air. The dashboard features soft-touch plastics and a modern design. Though some of the switchgear is cheaply rendered, all controls are logically placed. Standard Ice Blue instrumentation helps spruce up the gauge cluster, while optional ambient lighting illuminates the floor and console with adjustable LEDs.
The 2011 Mariner is offered in two trim levels, Base and Premier. Base trims are lavishly equipped and feature standard air conditioning, cruise control, power accessories, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an AM/FM/CD stereo. Stepping up to the Mariner Premium nets buyers leather upholstery, heated front seats and an upgraded six-speaker audio system with standard SYNC phone and MP3 connectivity. Notable options include GPS navigation, a rear-view camera and a power sunroof.
Safety is a big selling point for the 2011 Mariner. Front, side and curtain airbags are standard, as are side-intrusion door beams. The Mariner has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top rating of Good in their rigorous offset frontal crash test. Mercury's MyKey security system allows parents to restrict the vehicle's top speed and stereo volume in order to keep young drivers safe.
With Mercury production winding down for good this winter, buyers will likely be able to drive a hard bargain on any 2011 Mariner. Future parts availability and service support is likely to be excellent, as there are thousands of Ford dealers that will perform work on Mercury products. Though it may lack the sophistication and prestige of a Toyota or Honda product, the 2011 Mariner is a safe, reliable choice that is long on value.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Mercury Mariner
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by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2022
loved the features beautiful car great price for it Jun 20, 2022
by Anonymous
May 19, 2022
The car looks very well kept, no signs of rust from the photos. The one item I didnt like was the radio, but that can be changed. The price was good for the year and mileage. I know it is actually a Ford escape but I like the Mercury design more. I am still looking at this time; car Gurus has been a great help.May 19, 2022
by Dana M
Feb 16, 2022
Wow, I love the SUV...Power is more than she needs, but good to have when you need it. very comfortable inside, heated seats rock, and the Stereo has some real bottom with base speaker in far back bumping. I will look for another when this one done.Feb 16, 2022
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by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2022
loved the features beautiful car great price for it Jun 20, 2022
by Anonymous
May 19, 2022
The car looks very well kept, no signs of rust from the photos. The one item I didnt like was the radio, but that can be changed. The price was good for the year and mileage. I know it is actually a Ford escape but I like the Mercury design more. I am still looking at this time; car Gurus has been a great help.May 19, 2022
by Dana M
Feb 16, 2022
Wow, I love the SUV...Power is more than she needs, but good to have when you need it. very comfortable inside, heated seats rock, and the Stereo has some real bottom with base speaker in far back bumping. I will look for another when this one done.Feb 16, 2022
by Anonymous
Apr 05, 2020
Nice SUV with lots of extras like backup camera, blue tooth, and sunroof.Apr 05, 2020
by Ken F
Jun 06, 2014
I ended up choosing this car over the competition because the features really lined up with what I wanted in a car of this class. Lumbar support in the seats, great electronics package, tight handling and good acceleration, and decent styling. The style was a bit dated compared to the new RAV4, but still out-classed the Murano and GM lines in my opinion. Mazda CX-7 was a serious contender, until I saw the safety ratings.Jun 06, 2014
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2011 Mercury Mariner Pricing
Original MSRP
$23,565 to $27,385Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Headphones: rear · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.4
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial · Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Headphones: rear · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.4
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial · Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Headphones: rear · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · 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 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Headphones: rear · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · 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 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: 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: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up