The compact SUV from Mercury comes with premium equipment and optional V6 power plus front-wheel-drive (FWD) or automatic AWD traction. It's called a crossover wagon because Mariner rides on a car's platform and blends the manners of a sedan with the elevated stance of a SUV. Read More »

Mercury's new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) off the Mariner crossover SUV has a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine aboard that drinks gasoline plus a battery-powered electric motor. Read More »

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid looks almost exactly like the normal Mariner but is more environmentally friendly. The only noticeable difference is a badge on the side and rear of the SUV. Inside, unique gauges and an LCD screen set the hybrid Mariner apart from its gasoline-only counterpart. They feel very similar from the driver's seat, which is a good thing. Read More »

No, we didn't place the wrong picture here. This is the Mercury Mariner, a slightly revamped version of the popular Ford Escape SUV, which looks and drives almost exactly like its cheaper cousin. The one area where the Mariner is a serious improvement over the Escape is in the interior, where better materials and a more pleasing color palette make it feel slightly more upscale. Read More »

A second new model for Mercury is the Mariner crossover wagon. Mariner is called a crossover vehicle because it crosses the line between SUV and car -- one that looks like a sleek SUV but functions like a family-friendly minivan and drives like an easy-riding sedan. Read More »

New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Mariner Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $21,405 – $26,405 Invoice Price Range: $19,860 – $24,410 Where built: Japan Mercury’s new compact-class SUV comes with premium equipment and optional V6 power plus front-wheel-drive (FWD) or automatic all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction. It’s called a crossover wagon because Mariner rides ... Read More »