What is the Mercury Mariner?
The Mariner was a compact, car-based SUV and Mercury’s smaller sport utility vehicle. It shared its basic design with the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, while Mercury set it apart with its own grille and interior details.
A hybrid version joined the range, pairing an electric motor with a petrol engine. This gave the Mariner a gasoline-electric option alongside its petrol and flex-fuel E85 versions.
Generations, engines and power
The first generation ran from 2005 to 2007. A redesigned second generation followed for 2008–2011, retaining the CD2 platform. Across these model years, engines ranged from 2.3 L to 3.0 L, with petrol, hybrid and flex-fuel E85 versions. Power varied by engine and configuration.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
US EPA figures span 2005–2011 and give the Mariner a best combined rating of 32 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 7.4 L/100 km on the EPA test. EPA ratings differ from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test.
Where was the Mariner sold?
The Mariner was sold in the United States and Canada. The fuel-consumption figures here are US EPA ratings.
Questions and answers
When were the Mercury Mariner generations sold?
The first generation ran from 2005 to 2007, followed by the second generation from 2008 to 2011.
What engines were available in the Mariner?
The range ran from 2.3 L to 3.0 L and included petrol, hybrid and flex-fuel E85 versions.
What is the Mariner’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating was 32 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 7.4 L/100 km.
Was the Mariner sold outside the United States?
Yes. The Mariner was also sold in Canada.
