2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Consumer Reviews

Great car

Written by: Barb on 06/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Just returned from a 3410 mile road trip. Included interstates (30, 10, and 59) and old state highways, average mileage was 32+/mpg. Kept up with the 18 wheelers on the nightmare that is 10 in Louisiana without a problem, "Little blue" did everything I asked. Cargo capacity was more than sufficient for two old boomers on a retail therapy binge. Parallel parking on a crowded street in old town Willimington was a breeze! After 4 1/2 months driving this car I'm happier than I was when it was finally delivered! Did not get the on board navigation system, (I can read a map) just added leather seats to the standard Mercury package.

Favorite Features

Everything.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing.

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Great gas mileage

Written by: BRocker on 05/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I had the Mariner for 5 months now. Excellent vehicle to drive. Averaging 31+ MPG mixed mode driving. I drove a 200 mile trip recently and averaged 33+ MPG. Great vehicle. Roomy interior. I love the sunroof and enjoy trying to get the best gas mileage. Traded in a Dodge Caravan (14+ MPG) saving lots of money.

Favorite Features

Hybrid driving. Great heater, great air conditioner. Strong acceleration and comfortable driving.

Suggested Improvements

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Ford quality exceeds expectation!

Written by: Michael Caty on 04/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

This truck if priced by the importers would be double the sticker. Value, quality, and of course MPG are outstanding. Looks like "Ford" woke up! Congratulations, and we thank you for the fine and reasonably priced product.

Favorite Features

MPG is 30 combined, truly excellent! Seat comfort is better than my wife's 5 series BMW nightmare!

Suggested Improvements

Floor mats are cheap, and give us the radio controls on steering wheel. Minor complaints on an otherwise awesome truck.

26 out 27 people found this review helpful

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11 months Still love it!

Written by: Karen on 04/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I bought my Mercury Mariner Hybrid 11 months ago and have 13,000 miles on it. We live in Colorado and I've driven over mountain passes, in snow storms and snow packed roads numerous times with no problems. I traded in a Yukon Denali for better gas mileage. The Mariner was the closest vehicle that I could find that had all the "doo dads" like the Denali: leather seats, nav system, satellite radio, heated seats, sunroof, etc. I average 31 hwy and 34 mpg in town. It is much easier to park than the Denali and has a wonderful ride. I've not had any problems with the engine, electronics or anything. If you are looking for an AWD hybrid, this is the best one on the road and it's American.

Favorite Features

The i-pod plug in is so convenient! Probably my favorite feature on the truck as crazy as that sounds. I like that Ford designed a slot next to the gear shift that my i-pod sits in perfectly. I also love the design of the back seats that easily lay flat when you have a big load to carry.

Suggested Improvements

I wish there was an inside button you could push to open the back hatch and an inside handle to close it. Because of snow and rain, the back hatch gets really dirty and I don't love having to push the dirty button to open and then touch the dirty outside hatch to close. Wish back of seat was heated

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Love my Hybrid

Written by: rollin_steel on 04/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

When stuck in traffic I know I'm not pumping carbon into the air in this already polluted city! $3,000 tax credit this year this model!! Drives like a small SUV but really seems roomy inside. Easy to park. Lots of storage, Comfortable interior designed with tall people in mind! very quiet ride! I only have 1200 miles on it so not totally broken in and I'm getting about 29-30 mph in the city on average. I'm still learning not to hop off the line (jack rabbit starts) smoother means better mph!

Favorite Features

Don't mind getting stuck in traffic jams any longer at 45.7 mpg in battery mode mostly! Changed my whole attitude! Moon roof nice feature! Really doesn't seem like a 4 cylinder on excelleration, more like V6.

Suggested Improvements

I wish they could make it so you could do over 25 and still be only on batteries but I'm sure the techonology will improve over time. I would like to see this offered in better visability colors red, bright blue, yellow. More accessories available for the hybrid from Mercury!

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Great car and very very quiet!

Written by: Alex Dawson on 04/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

My first SUV and I loved the car from the first moment, it is so quiet when you drive in town that you need to be extra aware of pedestrians who won't hear you. Mileage is very good to, so far its at 31 MPG and we have mostly driven on freeways. The weakness would be that it is not very strong and the engine needs to run on pretty high RPM (over 4000) going up the steepest hills in San Francisco.

Favorite Features

Satellite radio, moon roof, code lock, stereo are rely great and the car is very sexy in black!

Suggested Improvements

Seat memory for two drivers, telescopic steering wheel and GPS maps for Europe

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Good To go!

Written by: Mariner21 on 04/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

MPG as advertised. 30-34 around town and highway. Great small turning radius. Very maneuverable. Environmental controls are excellent - heat/air/defog etc. Delivered fit and finish just fine. Interior molded plastic parts a little on the cheap side - not terrible but not a clean design - bolt/screw fitting visable. Overall - would buy another one. Dealer sales and service support adequate but could use some Toyota/Honda customer/service style training. Mariner Hybrid - good example of why you should buy American. Good wheels!

Favorite Features

Interior environmental: air/heat/defrost and individual temp select/controls are excellent. Blower noise minimal. Performance and function: excellent!

Suggested Improvements

Cleaner interior trim design with fewer visible bolts and screw heads! Voice activate GPS and radio controls. Assist handles overhead for driver and passenger. Memory electric seats for both driver and front passenger. More visable display on dash (time/temp/compass etc)- bright sun wipes it out!

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Love this car!

Written by: Ann on 04/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

This has been one of my favorite cars and I traded down from a Lexus GX to buy this.The gas mileage is much better and I love the car for my short trips about town. I have the Kiwi green with white interior with plenty of room for family, dogs and everything else. Fun car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

The front seats are a tad uncomfortable for long trips.

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6 months and 12k miles after purchase...

Written by: Joshua Lowe on 04/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I have owned my hybrid for 6 months now and driven over 12k miles so far. Most driving I do is highway mileage, and I average around 31. When I do drive in the city for periods of time, I average around 34. The engine is loud at times, and seems somewhat underpowered. However, when I accelerate to pass someone on a two-lane highway, the pickup is there. I am disappointed that I have several areas that make noise. The left of the dash rattles on bumps, and a spot in the middle of the dash has started to rattle softly. Recently the tailgate seems to rattle as well. After 12k miles, this is unexpected. Outside of that, I love the car and have enjoyed my infrequent gas stops.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage; external and internal styling; only need to change oil every 10,000 miles; luxury package.

Suggested Improvements

Concerned about the noise from several areas of the car. I love the heated seats and would love a heated steering wheel as well.

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Henry Ford Would Be Proud

Written by: John Dixson on 02/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

With 1500 miles on this car, I can report that it performs exactly as the sales literature proclaims, and isn't that a rarity. I routinely average 34.8 mpg around town and 31.4 on I-95 here in South Florida. Handling is stable and predictable, cruise control is tight in terms of holding speed, and the nav/audio/energy flow displays work well. Nav system is certainly superior to the nav in our 2006 E-Class Diesel. Only 1500 miles, but zero discrepancies on this vehicle. Delivery quality control was excellent: for example, upon driving the vehicle home, I checked all tire pressures, and each one of the four was exactly 35.5 psi.

Favorite Features

Powertrain operation and resultant fuel efficiency. Seat design and comfort. Systems operation. Reasonably low internal noise for an SUV aerodynamic shape.

Suggested Improvements

Higher quality floor mats.

24 out 24 people found this review helpful

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