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2006
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
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MSRP
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Invoice
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Engine
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Fuel Econ.
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4WD |
$29,225 |
$27,190 |
2.3L i4 133HP |
33/29
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 Debuted
one year earlier than originally planned due to raising
consumer interest in gas-electric hybrid vehicles, the
2006 Mercury Mariner is all-new for model year 2006, it
is consider an upscale version based on Ford's Escape
Hybrid and Mazda Tribute. The 2006 Mercury Mariner
Hybrid is a 4 door, 5 passenger sport utility vehicle
(SUV) and is available in one trim only, the four wheel
drive (4WD). It is powered by a standard 2.3 liter, DOHC
Duratec 4 cylinder engine with an Atkinson operating
cycle and two electric motors that provide both motor
and generator functions. The combined power output is
rated at 155 horsepower and it can achieved a fuel
economy of 33 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. The
powertrain also includes an Electronically Controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
The 2006 Mariner Hybrid is configured as a Full Hybrid.
During traffic stop or coasting at a low speed the
gasoline engine automatically shuts down and is powered
only by the electric motor.
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Expert Reviews |
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ForbesAutos.com
As in the Escape Hybrid, the
Mariner Hybrid's power train
is based on Toyota's hybrid
technology and combines a
133-horsepower 2.3-liter
four-cylinder gasoline
engine with an electric
motor, generator and
rechargeable battery pack to
produce a total of 155 hp.
The Mariner Hybrid's
gasoline engine shuts down
at traffic lights and other
temporary stops. The vehicle
runs on battery power alone
at slower speeds. The
gasoline engine kicks in
automatically when brisk
acceleration is needed, or
when speeds exceed 25 miles
per hour or thereabouts......read
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CNet.com
Acceleration at city traffic
speeds is good, thanks to
the torque of the electric
motor. The CVT transmission
means no shifting, adding
smoothness. But merging on
to the highway is another
story: The engine sounds
unpleasantly noisy and
industrial, and above 45mph
acceleration, it's more
leisurely.......read
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Edmunds.com
If you like the idea of
driving a hybrid that
doesn't force you to give up
an ounce of day-to-day
practicality, you would be
wise to test-drive the 2006
Mercury Mariner Hybrid.......read
more
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