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My Last Car
wozo, 09/01/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
At age 84 I have parked my Explorer and purchased the Mariner Hybrid. I will still use the Explorer for towing my trailers. I have now driven the Hybrid slightly over 1500 miles. It has the premium accessory package including the moon roof. Fuel economy checks closely with the published figures. Overall I am getting just over 30 mpg. So far, I very much like the vehicle, it handles well on all types of roadway, it has excellent visibility, and gives a fairly comfortable ride. Acceleration is adequate. Being rather tall, I appreciate the headroom and easy access.
Mariner Hybrid is great SPG (smug/gal)
David Lloyd, 09/21/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th SUV/truck, and it is great to drive, hard to believe it is made by Ford. The only problem...being too quiet driving in a parking lot. No one hears you coming.
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Very nice hybrid SUV
JBC, 07/12/2010
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee (6-cyl) for it. Going from 17 to 29 MPG is a great jump. The ride is comfortable in the city, but with bumpy roads some suspension noise is noticeable. The acceleration is good in the city but the powertrain is not as peppy on the highway; it takes some time to get to the speed you want, but is fine at cruising.
Good to Go!
Cone Maddox, 09/01/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I sold my Hummer H-3 and purchased the Mercury Hybrid with 4-wheel drive. Twice + the mileage and I can see the other cars. Not too good off-road but a lot quicker than you would think on the street. The old black lab finds it easier to hop into the back. No problems whatever, so far. Got 30+ MPG last fill-up. Nice truck. It seems good to go!
Mariner Hybrid
nshomo, 09/11/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
i have been more than satisfied with my mercury mariner hybrid - i am averaging 31 - 32mpg - and it's only about 1/4 city driving - would be great if battery power were extended on future cars -
Not perfect, but not bad
epstein-nc, 01/16/2007
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Its a Ford Escape with a Mercury label. I've done lots of city, highway and offroad driving with no major complaints. Its the size an SUV should be. Its interior styling is no-frills-American, even the luxury model is basically the entry level model with leather, seat heaters and a fancy radio. I'm not saying I don't like the vehicle, it is very practical and comfortable.
Best Hybrid SUV choice...I think
Hybrid Hunter, 01/27/2008
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If this SUV had more "Hybrid" competition, it would likely score lower w/me. But since there are few SUV "True Hybrids" out there, this one scores pretty well. Overall I really like it. It is fairly fun to drive, gets decent mileage (27 overall - great for a 4WD SUV), has surprising performance, has Nav, etc. There are downsides... It's ridiculously priced - 33K for an Escape w/a Hybrid drive! It should be in the 25-27K range when compared w/similar SUV's (assuming a 5K Hybrid markup). Buy it used like I did - paid 27k w/only 1,700 miles on it. Other than the Nav/Radio, inside it's a very plain (and dated) Ford product. CD changer under the seat is insane. And the seat cushions are too short.
Everything I Expected and More!
PAlea, 07/05/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Switching from a 5.0L Explorer to the Mariner Hybrid has been a boom to my budget. I've gone from 14 to 30.5 mpg, more than double! I was filling the Explorer 2.5 per week for $150 and now I'm filling every 6 days for $42. The Mariner almost pays for itself! Both my children are learning to drive and they also prefer the Mariner. It's fun to drive, agile, accelerates like a V8, and comfortable. Plenty of room for five adults. I still use the Explorer for hauling large loads or hunting with my retriever, but the Mariner is my first choice.
2006 Mariner Hybrid - after 3800 miles
M. Tuxford-Hawkins, 02/01/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's comfy, fun to drive, handles beautifully. My previous cars being 2 Mountaineers, a Ford Explorer, & a sports car, in that order, it does seem small & car-like to me. It did very well last week in a close encounter with a large deer. Parks easily in the city, keeps up will with semi's on the freeway (I drive 35 miles to work in the city & live in the country down a 1100 ft long drive.) It is an excellent utility vehicle; doesn't haul as much as a larger ute, but then it gets much better gas mileage & stills hold a lot of gardening gear & plants in the back. Very quiet drive; fit & finish is very, very good. (Yes, I'd buy another one & recommend it to friends.)
excellent buy
dmich, 08/29/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
well built suv, fun to drive very affordable price and great gas mileage, fords should build more of the these.
high tech car, low tech dealer
hooverpilot, 04/25/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quite a fun car to drive. Has reasonable power, good mileage, good handling. Big disappointment was that in spite of the fact that both the sticker and the website data sheet say the CD-player is MP3-capable, it isn't! Not even with the premium package! The salesmen said it could play MP3s, but later admitted he didn't know what an MP3 was - he was just going on the sticker. The service people were totally clueless and unwilling to help. I just HATE spending something like $1500 for a stupid radio and it won't even play MP3s. Don't rely on the dealer or the service people to know anything much about the electronics.
Stealthy Marketing?????
Thom, 06/07/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I went to check out the Escape - never heard of the Mariner -and found this one on the lot (a return, or a reject?). After a couple of thousand miles I still really enjoy the experience of the drive. My boys love it (they hated the Odyssey we traded in) and it has become my commute vehicle and the one we thrash around in on weekends. A bit small luggage carrying-wise so we picked up a Yakima luggage carrier. I would love to hear if anyone has really driven it on soft sand. I am a little suspect of that claim.
193K and was running until it was totalled
Luis Gorres, 11/25/2015
updated 12/05/2019
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Insurance company deemed it a total loss after a front end collision. Got $4000 for it. I only paid $2900 when I purchased it 4 years ago.
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How come it's a secret
A convert, 04/25/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I found this truck to be a smooth ride on rough roads, comfortable seats, unbelievable economy, good pickup for a SUV, nice with the premium package.
Excellent SUV
cedar70726, 06/19/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car features extremely nimble handling. This is strengthened by strong low-end torque provided by the electric motor. For a small SUV interior space is surprisingly large. Seems well made with a rigid body structure that makes it feel very safe. Excellent visiblity in every direction. Hybrid components work flawlessly together.When willing to drive the speed limit (city or highway) I consistenly get around 30 mpg. Very careful driving will do even better in town. Unfortunately the car invites a heavy foot which drops the mileage to 25 or less. Still this is way better than our '05 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Great buy!
bridger, 07/01/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Mileage as advertised! I commute 1.75 hrs per day in DC-area traffic and have averaged 31.9 mpg over 5,000 miles thus far, but I do pay attention to good driving techniques to optimize the capabilites of the hybrid system. I absolutely love the car and derive great pleasure from driving a fun, practical vehicle that is easy on the environment. Drivability, amenities, and comfort are excellent as other reviewers have stated. Everyone I've had in the car is shocked by the performance and sophistication of the vehicle's hybrid drive - so much better than their hybrid preconceptions, especially re acceleration.
Three Month's With My New Hybrid
threekiddad, 07/25/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my 1st SUV and I'm glad I got a hybrid. Like many others raters, I really squeeze every mile out of a gallon of gas. I really stretch out the time on "electric". I average 31- 32 mpg. You have to be willing to change the way you drive is KEY to buying a hybrid. The navigation feature is super and easy to use. The moonroof opens further than "standard". The only problem has been a software issue with the on- board computer which the Dealer is making every effort to correct. If everyone's car turned off like mine in stop'n'go traffic or carpool line, then we won't emit so many greenhouse gases and not be so dependent on oil. Even though it costs more, U get tax credit & gas cost savings
MILEAGE 29.4 MI/GAL HWY - SAME AS EPA
rmm966, 02/15/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After hearing so many reports of EPA mileage not being accurate, I was surprised that the mileage on my new Mercury Hybrid SUV was as advertised. (About 29.4 mi/gal HWY. 366 mi on 12.5 gal of gasoline.) The ride is nice, the interior is above average, and the automatically adjusting volume on the radio is a cool feature. I like the SUV style and the great $2600 tax credit this year for buying a Green SUV - but that being said, the lack of a third row seat makes it only a so-so choice if you have more than three kids. If the SUV style and tax credit are not important to you, you might be happier opting for the 2007 Camry Hybrid when it comes out later this year.
The Most Fun to Drive of All
Lawsonp, 04/21/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love driving the sports car like handling Mariner hybrid that didn't force me to give up an ounce of day-to- day practicality. I'm public speaker that travels two large NM counties and carry a lot of audio visual and training equipment I fold the back seats down to open up 65 cubic feet of room. (The small car truck and back seats) of other Hybrids would not work. The Mariner's stylish interior is great for my needs. I look forward to driving on long trips (even with gas at $2.89 plus a gallon). If you take a Mariner on a test drive, you will not want to give it back. The heck with MPG this thing is FPG - Fun Per Gallon. Perry D. Lawson
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
j mueller, 12/03/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
I owned a Lincoln Aviator before this.There is no comparison. This car is cheaply built!It has uncomfortable seats with paper thin leather, poor sound system, you can hear the outside air through the windows, it has a rough ride. Overall it is just a cheap, uncomfortable car that was definitely not worth 30-some thousand dollars!
More Power Than My Range Rover
Dorothy Reik, 12/16/2005
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Driving this four cylinder hybrid is like driving an eight cylinder car. It powers up hills with a light touch on the accelerator. The hardest part is driving conservatively so you can maximize the mileage. The temptation is to go for it.
my mariner
steve, 01/03/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this SUV. It handles well and feels like a v6. The instrumentaion is cool and the nav system is great.
I don't miss my Nissan
Andrejak, 02/08/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in a fully loaded 2002 Nissan Frontier 4WD for the Mariner. My pickup averaged 17 mpg. The Mariner is supposed to get 29 highway and 33 city. The 29 highway is attainable. I think the 33 city is a tad ambitious but probably could be done if you do a LOT of driving at 25 mph or less. I've gone through two tanks of gas and so far have gotten it up to 28 mpg. You have to have a very light foot on the accerator. If you're really good, you can get the Mariner up to 30 mph before the gas engine kicks in. I love driving it and it's great sitting at lights for minutes at a time knowing that I'm not burning any gas. Trying to conserve fuel makes you allow more time to get where you're going.
A Mercury Winner
Jim, 07/07/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Hybrid is fun to drive and is very responsive. If you drive the speed limit and irritate the drivers behind you, the mpg for combined city/highway is around 33 mpg. In town only I have averaged 36 mpg. For the size of the SUV and the gas mileage I get, this is a very nice combination.
Road Trip
Daymon Doss, 07/24/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I recently completed a 4800 mile road trip in our new Mariner hybrid, From Northern California through Nev., Idaho, Wyoming, S.D., Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, N.M., Ari z. and back to Ca. The vehicle ran great with excellent performance and we got 31.6 MPG. Actually were doing much better but on the way back the desert of N.M.,Ariz and Ca, really brought it down. Very good ride with good handling and no problems.
2006 Mercury Mariner
Ken Gabriel, 03/04/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful little SUV. Very nice interior. Really fun to drive. Very good on rough roads. Easy to park.
Purchased new in '06
G Sidnam, 08/11/2018
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Price was $33K. Did get 5yr, 0% financing. Change oil, filters, and headlight bulbs periodically. No major issues in 12 yrs of ownership. 96K miles.
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This Car's the BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mac Man, 01/08/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Car Rocks!!! I used to have a `99 Taurus SE Wagon and, compared to the Mariner Hybrid, the Wagon had the gas mileage like a Suburban.
Bad Choice for a Vehicle
John, 08/14/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is not well thought out at all. The Nav/radio does not work well, They (Ford) said is was Satellite capable..WRONG, LIE. Said it will play MP3's, WRONG, LIE. Nav system is awkward to use and not accurate, for a $3700. option in a TECHIE Vehicle they BLEW IT. Ford bought me an AFTERMARKET Satellite radio, VELCROED to the Dash and BAD FM sound. No auto headlamps, no outside temperature. No wonder american car makers are having problems.
good if you don't need air conditioning
Chris, 08/01/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive 2500-3000 + a month. It works well for all the city driving that I do. It has enough room for my dogs and stuff in the back. It is comfortable to ride in. It is very functional for me more so than a "fun" car.