Name: 2005 Mercury Mariner
Brand: Mercury

Mercury Mariner

EPA MPG: NA

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2005 Mercury Mariner

$3,400 - $4,050

EPA MPG NA

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EPA MPG NA

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EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2.3-liter 4 (153 hp)
3-liter V6 (200 hp)

4-speed automatic

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Model History

2008-

Current Generation

The freshened 2008 model had standard side curtain airbags and, on non-hybrid models, electronic stability control. However, even with the freshening, the basic platform dated back to 2001. This shows up in a decided lack of agility, noisiness, and an unsettled ride. Interior fit and finish are improved over the previous model, but remain lackluster. On the plus side, the Mariner offers reasonably good interior room, easy access, and good outward visibility. A rear-view camera is optional. The 2011 model year was the last for the Mercury brand.

2005-2007

2005 Redesign Year

The Mariner has a roomy interior and great visibility out of the large windows. Handling is relatively nimble. The 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 serves up adequate acceleration, but fuel economy is disappointing at just 18 mpg overall. A tip up in the government rollover test is a concern, and the Mariner scored Poor in the IIHS side-crash test when tested without side and curtain airbags. A hybrid version of the Mariner attained 26 mpg in our tests.

Mercury Mariner

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