2008 Mercury Mariner Base Sport Utility 4-Door 2.3L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe 2008 Mariner shares its engines and chassis with the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute. though its distinctive looks--especially at the front--are all Mercury. Buyers have several models from which to choose when browsing the Mariner lineup. and each has something different to offer. Engine choices include a 153-horsepower 2. 3L four-cylinder. which comes in the Mariner I4 in both front- and all-wheel drive (FWD. AWD). Next is the 200-horsepower 3. 0L V6 found in the Mariner V6 and Mariner Premier. both of which can be had in either FWD or AWD. Finally. a 2. 3L Atkinson-cycle I4 with electric motor hybrid drive is available in AWD and--new this year--a less expensive FWD version. All Mariner I4. V6. and Premier models utilize a four-speed automatic transmission. while the Hybrid employs an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT). The Mariners are nicely appointed with such features as an MP3 input jack. a roomy center console. ice-blue lighting. power windows and locks. 60/40 split rear seat. a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control. multiple power points. power mirrors. fog lamps. remote keyless entry. and more. The utility's tune-up interval is an impressive 100. 00 miles. A choice of in-dash six-disc CD changers. an auto-dimming rearview mirror. six-way power driver seat. and automatic headlights are optional on Mariner I4 and V6 models. Standard on Premier models is leather seating front and rear with Alcantara inserts. a six-disc in-dash CD stereo with satellite radio compatibility. an auto-dimming rearview mirror. illuminated vanity mirrors. a power driver seat. 16-inch machined aluminum wheels. automatic headlamps. and a reverse sensing system. Optional equipment includes amenities like heated mirrors and heated front seats. Several options are shared across the gas-engine models. including a lockable wet storage locker. overhead console. cargo storage system. full-sized spare tire. and integrated running boards. Across the entire Mariner line. buyers can get DVD-based navigation. Sirius satellite radio. and a roof rack. Mariners can come equipped with one or more special equipment packages. including a $395 Class II Tow Package on V6 and Premier Mariners and a Premium Hybrid Package. which adds heated front seats. reverse sensing. roof rack with satin inserts. navigation. leather seats and heated mirrors. Standard safety equipment on all Mariners includes four-wheel anti-lock brakes. tire pressure monitoring. front. side curtain. and front seat-side air bags. and a SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.