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Mercury Mariner
The mechanical configuration of the 2010 mariner resembles that of the escape. Major similarity is that both are SUVS and are getting into the 201o model year with very small changes.
The rangeThe 2010 mercury mariner exist in a wide range of models such as the 14 4by2, V6 4 by 4 v-6 4 by 2, 14 4 by 4, hybrid 4by 4 among other in its SUV body design.The 2.5 liter 1-6 with an electric motor engine, the 2.5 liter 1-4 and 3.0 liter V-6 are the once available in the market where they are offered with a six-speed, continuous variable transmission(cvt).
New FeaturesIt has a camera system for rear-view, spotted integrated mirror, car parking assistance and mykey system, sync, Bluetooth connectivity; Direction and information system among others.
The ExteriorsThe outward features are attractive, with mercury grille, rear and front fascias, clear head lights, the current mercury- badged chrome kind of strip below the tailgate.
The InteriorsThe mariner has a larger cargo space of up to 67.2cubic, with the folding option of the back seat though the leg room is an issue.
Performance and handlingIt hosts a 2.5 liter 1-4 churning a 171 horsepower and a 171 pound- feet torque. This power is excess to the 2010 mariner model under normal circumstances.However in case you may plan to do a lot of towing or hauling the best power for you is 240 horsepower V-6engine which has the ability to tow up to 3500ibs. It is the best fuel saver currently.
SafetyAmong the standardized safety equipments are the integrated spotter mirror that helps the driver in a blind spot to see traffic. It also has air bags and side curtains enough to offer protection.
EPA fuel economy ratingsThe ratio of the fuel economy in the city to highway differs with the models, such as hybrid rate 4 by 4 is 30/27 mpg; hybrid 4 by2 is 34/31mpg, 14 4 by 4 is 19/25mpg, the V-6 4 by 2 is 20/26mpg,14 4 by2 is 21/28mpg. |
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