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| ==Current Generation: (2005–present)==
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| The '''[[Mercury]] Mariner''' debuted in late 2004 as a 2005 compact [[SUV]], essentially a re-skinned [[Ford Escape]] with minor enhancements. The [[Ford Escape]] was jointly developed with [[Mazda]], in which Ford owns a controlling interest, and was released a few months after the nearly-identical [[Mazda Tribute]]. The Escape is sold in Europe as the [[Ford Maverick]] while the Mariner is not.
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| It is built on the Ford CD2 platform, which is in turn based on the Mazda GF platform, which was used by the [[Mazda 626]].
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| The Mariner offers a 3.0L [[V6]] engine, [[all wheel drive]] system, [[4-wheel disc brakes|four wheel disc brakes]] with [[ABS]] and color keyed exterior styling. No low range gearing is offered. A back-up obstacle detection system is available for Premier and [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] variants. [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]] models have an optional [[Navigation System|navigation system]] with screen displays for power flow and fuel economy.
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| For 2007, the 3.0L [[V6]] has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by over 10%.
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| ===2008=== | | ===2008=== |
| [[Image:2008 mariner.jpg|right|300px]] | | [[Image:2008 mariner.jpg|right|300px]] |
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| ===Styles and Major Options===
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| ===Pricing===
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| Today's actual prices for the [[MAKE]] MODEL can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/MAKE/MODEL/prices CarsDirect].
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| ===Gas Mileage===
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| As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/ FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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| ====Automatic====
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| ===Reliability===
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| ===Main Competitors===
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| ==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
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2008
Mercury Mariners sold in North America will receive an significant update in order to stay competitive against Toyota RAV4, Honda Element and Jeep Patriot. There had been a rumour that the Mariner, Escape and Tribute will use the CD3 platform, however, Ford appears to haved retained and upgraded the CD2 Platform. The 3.0L V-6 may be replaced or supplemented with the 3.6L V-6 debuting in the Ford Edge, to keep pace with other offerings in the segment.
The interior is expected to get a significant upgrade with higher quality materials and revised instrument console. This should end critisisms of cheap construction and poor design. The Mercury Mariner is expected to greater distance itself from its corporate siblings in this department.
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