2008 Mercury Mariner I4

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Rear Vents: Second Row
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Rear
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual
• Keypad Entry
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Drum
• Rear Brake Diameter: 9
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.9
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: On Demand
• Axle Ratio: 2.93

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Audio System

• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 4
• Radio: AM/FM

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Front Fog Lights

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Prefix: P
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheels: Painted Aluminum Alloy

Windows

• Front Wipers: Intermittent
• Liftgate Window: Manual Flip-Up
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows
• Rear Privacy Glass
• Rear Wiper

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Child Safety Door Locks

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Rear Headrests: 3
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Premium Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front

The 2008 Mariner is completely redesigned inside and out. Its all-new sheet metal includes design changes to the front/rear fascias, liftgate, headlamps and taillamps, a raised beltline, new hood and B-pillar blackout molding. There's also a unique satin signature waterfall grille.

The standard engine is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that produces 153 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 152 lb.-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. An optional 3.0-liter, 24-valve V-6 produces 200 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 193 lb.-ft of torque at 4,850 rpm. Both engines come with a standard four-speed-automatic transaxle.

Mariner comes standard with front-wheel drive. An available Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system automatically transfers torque from front to rear as required by road conditions without driver intervention.

A "top of dash" display positioned at eye level on the dashboard shows inside and outside temperature, radio functions and climate control readouts. When the driver or front passenger adjusts a knob or button on the instrument panel, the change is reflected in the eye-level display instead of lower down on the dashboard where information is typically located. This design puts much of the vehicle's information in one place at the top of the dashboard, making it easier to read while driving.