2009 Mercury Mariner - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 mercury mariner Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...foglights, privacy glass, full power accessories, air-conditioning, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a four-speaker CD stereo, an auxiliary input jack and keyless entry. The V6 includes all of the base I4's standard equipment plus the 3.0-liter V6 engine. The Premier I4 model adds rear parking sensors, ambient interior lighting, leather/Alcantara upholstery, a power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, Sync, an in-dash CD changer, satellite radio and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Premier V6 model pairs the Premier I4's standard content with the six-cylinder motor... |
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2009 Mercury Mariner Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The dash has appealing textures, bright gauges and an eye-level center window that displays radio functions, ambient temperature and climate-control readouts. The instruments have cool blue lighting because that color is easy on the eyes at night. The optional navigation system has a bright, easy-to-read screen, and using it is simple and straightforward. The system lacks a backup camera like that in some competitors, however. Outside, you can't miss the large satin grille and a higher beltline. The higher beltline is emphasized by integrated running boards and the discontinuation of the... |
| #3 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The optional navigation system with a 6.5-inch screen can also play DVDs, and a 330-watt stereo with a six-disc CD changer is included in the navigation package. An auxiliary jack that supports MP3 players is standard on all Mariners. New comfort-designed seats made of soy-based foam Quieter interior Sync voice-activated communication and entertainment system Optional voice-activated navigation system Standard cruise control Under the Hood A new 171-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine replaces the previous 153-hp, 2.3-liter four-cylinder. The 3.0-liter V-6 uses a new compression ratio to give... |
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2009 Mercury Mariner Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..." But I was determined to see if the Mercury Premier with front-wheel drive and the four-cylinder engine actually could get 28 miles per gallon on the highway. That would be better than the comparably equipped Honda CR-V (23 mpg), Hyundai Santa Fe (24 mpg) and Toyota Rav-4 (24 mpg). That would be worth noting. Besides, this Mariner came with the voice-activated Microsoft Sync infotainment system and with one of the prettiest interiors -- leather and Alcantara-covered seats -- in anybody's SUV. "I assume," said Mary Anne, "that this is a four-wheel-drive vehicle." She was speaking as we were... |
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2009 Mercury Mariner Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...all in the name of improving mileage: The bumpers have slight extensions in the front and rear to enhance aerodynamics, and the wheels now wear low-rolling-resistance tires. All told, the changes are difficult to tell at a glance — the '09 looks a lot like the '08, which didn't depart all that much from the previous generation anyway. That's not a bad thing, in my book; the Mariner is a congenial-looking rig. Fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels are standard, with 17-inch chrome wheels optional on the Mariner Premier. The latter trim also swaps the base Mariner's black mirrors for... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 mercury marinerSource: CarGurus
...Essentially a Ford Escape with different badging, the |
| #7 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...PERFORMANCE: The new four-cylinder boasts 171 horsepower, a gain of 18 over the previous engine, with better gas mileage. That makes the four a more viable choice than the thirstier 3-liter V-6. I averaged about 24 miles per gallon in mixed-driving chores. A five-speed manual also is available with the four-cylinder. DRIVABILITY: Cornering and highway maneuverability are very good, especially considering Mariner's cushy ride, with some improvements for 2009. But as mentioned, I wasn't crazy about the steering. Braking is good, but I have to wonder why this revamped SUV has drum brakes in the... |
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