The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid itself is pretty much unchanged other than the addition of HD radio to the optional navigation system.
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is essentially a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. Furthermore, the Mariner Hybrid costs significantly more than a conventionally powered Mariner, though manufacturer incentives might lessen that blow.
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV available with either front- or all-wheel drive. The EPA estimates for fuel economy put the front-wheel-drive Mariner Hybrid at the top of the crossover SUV category with 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 32 mpg in combined driving. The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid comes standard with antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags with rollover sensors. Many drivers interested in hybrid vehicles expect diminished performance compared to their conventionally powered counterparts, but the 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid should satisfy most drivers.
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a compact hybrid crossover SUV that seats five. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable transmission. An upgrade to 4-wheel drive with an extra electric motor to power the rear axle is available. It comes with keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, full power accessories, cruise control, wood-grain interior trim, 2-zone climate control, an outside mirror with an integrated blind spot mirror, and the Ford Sync interface. The Mariner comes with anti-lock brakes, side front airbags, side curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and rollover sensors. Conclusions and driver feedback:
There is plenty of space, though: 29 cubic feet behind the seats and 66 cubic feet when the rear seat is folded down.
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD is a compact SUV that shares the same platform as the Ford Escape. It features a smooth CVT (continuously variable transmission) and seamless changes between gasoline and electric drive.