HybridMercuryMariner

Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Everyone wants better fuel economy
but not everyone wants to sacrifice to achieve it. Mercury has a
solution, the Mariner Hybrid. If not for its tell-tale hybrid badges,
most people, including the driver, might never know this little
SUV is helping conserve the planets natural resources.
Welcome to our comprehensive Kelley Blue Book review of the
Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The minimal fuel costs and clean
environmental conscience associated with hybrid sedans are
great but in the end people need a car that fits their lifestyle. For
those who want the comfort, style and functionality of an SUV,
the Mercury Mariner Hybrids represents a legitimate,
fuel-sipping alternative.

The hybrid gas engine and electric motor combination is a marriage made in heaven. The hybrid powerplant combines a gas engine and electric motor.
As you come to a complete stop, for example, the gas engine automatically shuts down. When the gas engine is running, it recharges the battery pack.
At speeds up to 40 mph, the electric motor provides all the power. It features a compact design that operates on power drawn both from the battery pack
and from an electric motor, and emits virtually no harmful pollutants. This gas-electric combination has an EPA-estimated 34 city/31 hwy mpg (FWD); 29
city/27 hwy mpg (4WD). [mercuryvehicles.com]

Take a quick drive off road in a hybrid SUV, the Mercury
Mariner, corporate cousin of the Ford Escape. Reviewed by San
Diego auto writer Jack Brandais.