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2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2008 Mariner Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 4X2 and the 4X4.

Upon introduction, the 4X2 is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 34-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. The 4X4 is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2008 Mariner Hybrid is redesigned for 2008.

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Professional Reviews:

thecarconnection has reviewed the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and given out” The results include better integration and smoother transitions between power sources themselves, and between the powertrain with the regenerative braking system. Further improving efficiency, the rack-and-pinion steering system is now powered electrically, instead of using a conventional hydraulic pump.”

edmunds has reviewed the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and given out” Pros:Solid acceleration with hybrid powertrain, real-world fuel economy in the 30 mpg range, spacious backseat.Cons: Noisy gasoline engine, modest handling limits for a small SUV, stiff brake pedal feel, no stability control.”

cnet has reviewed the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and given out”The good: The hybrid power train in the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, derived from the Toyota Synergy system, is the best around. Route guidance and features on its navigation system are good, as is the number of sources feeding into the audio system. The bad: The Mariner Hybrid gets pricey for the small SUV market. The maps in the navigation system have poor resolution, and Bluetooth cell phone integration isn’t available. The bottom line: The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the practical configuration of a small SUV, along with the low emissions and good fuel economy of a hybrid. Its cabin electronics are up-to-date, although not extraordinary.”

• 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Customer Reviews

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2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid by Edmunds’ Inside Line
The last soccer-mom vehicle-priority poll that we took ranked interior space, efficiency and affordability far higher than at-the-limit handling or acceleration.

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid test drive Autoblog
Autoblog drives the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and contrasts it with the outgoing 2007 model…mariner mercury ford lincoln autoblog hybrid