But the Mariner might be best for acquiring new buyers into the Ford Motor Company of Canada family. After all, there are few
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| There is little doubt that the Mariner would do well in Canada, a point that surely isn't lost on the bigwigs at the Mercury division. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The Mariner would also be the ideal model to initiate the brand's reentry into Canada, if, that is, the powers that be guiding Mercury have aspirations to do so. Canadians tend to purchase smaller vehicles than Americans, with Ford's Escape the number one selling SUV in the country, and also buy well-optioned models more than base units. It's an intriguing prospect, and one that Mercury may not want to overlook.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $21,995 - $29,065 USD
- Transport & PDI: $590
- Body Type: 5-door SUV
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Base Engine: 153 hp, 152 lb-ft, 2.3-L, 16-valve, DOHC I4
- Optional Engine: 200 hp, 193 lb-ft of torque, 3.0-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission: 4-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS (optional rear discs)
- Curb Weight: 1,490 - 1,510 kg (3,285 - 3,328 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (behind 2nd row/2nd row folded/2nd row cushions removed): 830 / 1,770 / 1,877 L (29.3 / 62.5 / 66.3 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity: 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy FWD 4-cyl): 10.7 / 9.0 L/100 km
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy 4WD V6): 13.1 / 10.2 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/miles): 36/36,000 comprehensive - 60/60,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson / Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty, Kia Sportage / Sorento, Land Rover Freelander, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Saturn VUE, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4
- Web Site: www.mercuryvehicles.com
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