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Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review
The Mercury Mariner (Code U204) debuted in 2005 as a compact crossover 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.
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.
The Mariner offers a 3.0L V-6 engine, all wheel drive system, four wheel disc brakes with ABS and color keyed exterior styling.
2007
The 3.0L V6 has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by over 10%.
2008
North American Mariners will received an 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 appeared to retain the CD2 Platform. Another report suggests the changes could be based off of the EUCD platform.
The interior is expected to get a significant upgrade with higher quality materials and revised centre instrument console. This should end critisisms of cheap feeling.
External links
- Ford's Escape page
- Hybrid Cars and Vehicles - MixedPower.com
- Ford's Escape Hybrid page
- Escape Central: Escape/Mariner/Tribute Enthusiast site
- AutoGuideWiki.com: Ford Escape XLS 2WD (Auto)
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