The 2011 Mercury Mariner is a mid-size SUV that is available in premier or hybrid trim levels. The standard Mariner comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that outputs 171 hp and gets an EPA estimated 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Opting for the Premier trim grants you a 240 hp producing V6 that achieves an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. For all the green drivers a hybrid trim is available. Equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-Valve Atkinson -Cycle hybrid engine this fuel sipper gets an EPA estimated 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. The Mariner comes standard with FWD but 4WD option is available at all trim levels. Other options are comprised of rear view camera assist, SYNC® in-car connectivity, voice-activated navigation system, and ambient lighting. Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, rollover sensor, safety canopy system, and tire pressure monitoring system. The Mariner comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper to Bumper warranty.
2011 model year changes
Last year, the Mercury Mariner received a wealth of safety, technological and comfort upgrades, but for 2011 the small SUV gets no substantial changes.
Competitive comparison
Abundance of interior space; smooth comfortable ride; ease of maneuverability; top safety ratings in every category; hybrid fuel economy
Special features for 2011
The Mariner is a compact sport utility vehicle that is mechanically similar to the Ford Escape, but with different interior and exterior styling and equipment details. The Mariner's smaller size makes it a relatively fuel-efficient SUV. It also has unsurpassed crash ratings, earning the Mariner a 5-star government rating in all crash tests. The base front-wheel drive Mariner gets an estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
The 2011 Mercury Mariner is a mid-size SUV that is available in premier or hybrid trim levels. The standard Mariner comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that outputs 171 hp and gets an EPA estimated 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Opting for the Premier trim grants you a 240 hp producing V6 that achieves an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. For all the green drivers a hybrid trim is available. Equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-Valve Atkinson -Cycle hybrid engine this fuel sipper gets an EPA estimated 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. The Mariner comes standard with FWD but 4WD option is available at all trim levels. Other options are comprised of rear view camera assist, SYNC® in-car connectivity, voice-activated navigation system, and ambient lighting. Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, rollover sensor, safety canopy system, and tire pressure monitoring system. The Mariner comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper to Bumper warranty.
