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Mercury Mariner Hybrid

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  • FWD 4dr I4 Hybrid
    Starts at
    $30,090
    34 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr I4 Hybrid
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    $31,840
    29 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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Expert 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid review

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By Emily Hansen
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In 2006, hybrids were beginning their rise in popularity. They were still somewhat rare, and I felt particularly lucky when I was asked to test-drive the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Fast-forward a couple of years and I’m a lot less naïve about hybrid cars. So it seems is Ford, Mercury’s parent company. The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has been improved in many obvious ways, and my second spin in this little sport ute was a great pleasure.

The two most noticeable changes are the Mariner Hybrid’s ability to run on electricity for a much longer time, and the addition of Sync, Ford’s voice-activated communication and entertainment system. I was surprised by how long the Mariner Hybrid could go with just the electric motor running. In nonscientific testing by me, the longest distance I could go on electricity was about half a mile on flat-ish terrain. It can go as fast as 40 mph on electric power only. The Mariner Hybrid’s general performance was nothing special, but it was perfectly adequate for my day-to-day mom-driving. The Sync system worked really well and allowed me to plug in MP3 players via USB or auxiliary jack. Of course, the USB option offers the most interactivity.

Exterior

The Mariner Hybrid’s styling hasn’t changed significantly in the past couple of years (yawn), but the updates that have occurred have made it more attractive. Compared to the 2006 model we tested, some notable differences are a more prominent whale-tooth grille, larger headlamps, an updated taillamp design, and a sleeker body overall. I especially like the taillamps that have a more blingy appearance, and the larger standard tires seem to better suit this little SUV.

My favorite new exterior feature is the capless fuel tank. It’s not a sexy choice, I know, but knowing that I can’t pull away from the pump with my gas cap on top of my car is somehow comforting to me. Now, if they would’ve added keyless start to this baby, I’d have been all set.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great

Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times

Interior

The Mariner Hybrid’s interior is comfortable and easy to feel at home in. I was impressed by how effortless it was to use the Sync system. It was a breeze to hook up my cell phone to the Bluetooth hands-free system (I don’t have enough hands as it is), and I even got used to asking the car to play a track instead of a song. The steering-wheel-mounted stereo controls were intuitive, too.

My kids only complained a little about the rear seats; the seats sit quite upright and don’t recline. The cupholders were also a bit of a stretch because they reside toward the back of the center console. Children who are strapped into their child-safety seats won’t be able to reach these little buggers. Just under the cupholders is a bin that’s too deep and narrow to be very useful. During my test drive it became a trash receptacle, but I’d probably try to avoid that because it’s difficult to clean.

At the end of my test drive, I discovered an interesting feature of the center console. It turns out there are two removable trays inside the console. The smaller tray and the much larger console “liner” can both be clipped into little notches found by the front passenger’s left knee and behind the rear cupholders. The larger interior liner extends the storage area into the backseat enough to make it accessible to kids who are in and out of booster seats.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Safety

The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid improved its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-test ratings to Good, the IIHS’ highest score. The Mariner Hybrid has front- and side-impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags in the first and second rows. It also includes Roll Stability Control; this electronically senses changes in the hybrid’s pitch and yaw (OK, I just wanted to be able to use that phrase somewhere in this article!) and corrects it with a computer-controlled application of the brake system.

The Latch connectors were easily accessible, but the tether anchor points are located in the cargo area just above the liftgate. The placement of these anchors could be distracting to the driver because it places a car seat’s tether into the driver’s line of sight when using the rearview mirror. A rear backup camera is standard with the navigation system.

The exterior keypad is a feature that enhances personal security and is more useful than I ever imagined. This feature comes in handy on family outings when someone must retrieve something from the car, or when you inadvertently lock a set of keys inside the car. Many Ford and Mercury cars offer this feature, and speaking from experience, it quickly becomes an owner favorite.

FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: There’s plenty of room for baby and baby’s gear, too.

In School: My school-aged kids mostly liked the backseat, but they’d have appreciated seats that reclined. Make sure to take your kids along on a test drive.

Teens: Green is in, and it ups the cool factor of this cute ute.

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid review: Our expert's take
By Emily Hansen


In 2006, hybrids were beginning their rise in popularity. They were still somewhat rare, and I felt particularly lucky when I was asked to test-drive the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Fast-forward a couple of years and I’m a lot less naïve about hybrid cars. So it seems is Ford, Mercury’s parent company. The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has been improved in many obvious ways, and my second spin in this little sport ute was a great pleasure.

The two most noticeable changes are the Mariner Hybrid’s ability to run on electricity for a much longer time, and the addition of Sync, Ford’s voice-activated communication and entertainment system. I was surprised by how long the Mariner Hybrid could go with just the electric motor running. In nonscientific testing by me, the longest distance I could go on electricity was about half a mile on flat-ish terrain. It can go as fast as 40 mph on electric power only. The Mariner Hybrid’s general performance was nothing special, but it was perfectly adequate for my day-to-day mom-driving. The Sync system worked really well and allowed me to plug in MP3 players via USB or auxiliary jack. Of course, the USB option offers the most interactivity.

Exterior

The Mariner Hybrid’s styling hasn’t changed significantly in the past couple of years (yawn), but the updates that have occurred have made it more attractive. Compared to the 2006 model we tested, some notable differences are a more prominent whale-tooth grille, larger headlamps, an updated taillamp design, and a sleeker body overall. I especially like the taillamps that have a more blingy appearance, and the larger standard tires seem to better suit this little SUV.

My favorite new exterior feature is the capless fuel tank. It’s not a sexy choice, I know, but knowing that I can’t pull away from the pump with my gas cap on top of my car is somehow comforting to me. Now, if they would’ve added keyless start to this baby, I’d have been all set.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great

Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times

Interior

The Mariner Hybrid’s interior is comfortable and easy to feel at home in. I was impressed by how effortless it was to use the Sync system. It was a breeze to hook up my cell phone to the Bluetooth hands-free system (I don’t have enough hands as it is), and I even got used to asking the car to play a track instead of a song. The steering-wheel-mounted stereo controls were intuitive, too.

My kids only complained a little about the rear seats; the seats sit quite upright and don’t recline. The cupholders were also a bit of a stretch because they reside toward the back of the center console. Children who are strapped into their child-safety seats won’t be able to reach these little buggers. Just under the cupholders is a bin that’s too deep and narrow to be very useful. During my test drive it became a trash receptacle, but I’d probably try to avoid that because it’s difficult to clean.

At the end of my test drive, I discovered an interesting feature of the center console. It turns out there are two removable trays inside the console. The smaller tray and the much larger console “liner” can both be clipped into little notches found by the front passenger’s left knee and behind the rear cupholders. The larger interior liner extends the storage area into the backseat enough to make it accessible to kids who are in and out of booster seats.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Safety

The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid improved its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-test ratings to Good, the IIHS’ highest score. The Mariner Hybrid has front- and side-impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags in the first and second rows. It also includes Roll Stability Control; this electronically senses changes in the hybrid’s pitch and yaw (OK, I just wanted to be able to use that phrase somewhere in this article!) and corrects it with a computer-controlled application of the brake system.

The Latch connectors were easily accessible, but the tether anchor points are located in the cargo area just above the liftgate. The placement of these anchors could be distracting to the driver because it places a car seat’s tether into the driver’s line of sight when using the rearview mirror. A rear backup camera is standard with the navigation system.

The exterior keypad is a feature that enhances personal security and is more useful than I ever imagined. This feature comes in handy on family outings when someone must retrieve something from the car, or when you inadvertently lock a set of keys inside the car. Many Ford and Mercury cars offer this feature, and speaking from experience, it quickly becomes an owner favorite.

FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: There’s plenty of room for baby and baby’s gear, too.

In School: My school-aged kids mostly liked the backseat, but they’d have appreciated seats that reclined. Make sure to take your kids along on a test drive.

Teens: Green is in, and it ups the cool factor of this cute ute.

Safety review

Based on the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Consumer reviews

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 5.0

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  • I have a 2010 hybird with 159000 miles,, best car

    Great safe dependable vehicle. Only issue was front struts replaced after 138000 miles. Battery seems to last forever no maintenance needed. Milage is 21 low end to 38 high end.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Exactly What I Bought It For

    Smooth ride, great load capacity, 30 mpg. I had this truck for 5 years and the total repairs were a throttle position unit and some refrigerant. A set of Michelin tires made this the smoothest riding truck ever. The electronics (nav, DVD, bluetooth, USB, 110v outlet) and interior (heated leather power seats, sunroof, console) were fantastic for its time. My only minor complaint was the bezel around the light switch was located in such a place that I skinned my shin on it while getting in a couple of times a year. (I'm a slow learner)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Mariner Hybrid

    Owned the Mariner since May of '09. Wanted a full size comfotable vehicle with good mileage. With 31000 miles, the lifetime average is 37 mpg. It averages over 40 mpg in the sprng/summer/autumn. No issues with it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Hybrid Marinier

    Amazing perfmance, getting better miliage than EPA rating since I am a light footed driver. Power of v-6 when needed. Seat needs better lumbard support.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Solid, Everyday Vehicle

    I've owned my '09 Mariner Hybrid since March '09. It has been reliable, with literally no repair issues other than changing oil, wipers, etc. It's comfortable, though it could use a few more features (e.g. garage door opener), and has been very economical. Fuel economy in the Chicago area averages around 34-35 mpg summer and 27-28 mpg winter for my AWD version, which is really good.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • So far--so good!

    I've owned my Mariner Hybrid for a week now, and love the vehicle! It is getting over 32 mpg, and has plenty of power for merging in city traffic. The Sync/Navigation system is very user-friendly. The only drawback I have found so far is the engine noise is louder than I expected.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great Hybrid!

    My wife wanted something fuel efficient and I wanted something bigger than the sedan I was driving. After looking at all the comparable vehicals we settled on the Mariner Hybrid. I've had the Mariner for almost a month now and I absolutely love it! I've been averaging about 28 MPG so far but I haven't yet mastered hybrid driving technique (gaining speeed slowly so the electirc engine is used to its fullest). The ride is very smooth and there is very little road noise in the cabin. There is plenty of acceleration for my needs, and I'd say I have a fairly heavy foot. My favorite features are the Sync system and the navigation system. Being a bit of a "techie" I've been haveing non-stop fun using the voice-activated Sync system to change the audio and so forth. Also the navigation system has come in very handy, getting me to an afternoon tee time at a random golf course on time. The only negatives that I've notices are that there seems to be a slightly restricted rear-view although perhaps this is common with suv's. Also, because of the higher ride and narrow frame I find myself moving slower in corners although the Mariner has a system to help keep the vehicle stable. All in all it has been a great ride so far! Highly recommended!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • What a great vehicle!

    I've owned this for one week, avg 37mpg for first tank. I'm very impressed with mileage and the quality, ride and comfort of car. The navigation system is awesome, coupled with sync and sirius it's a terrific combination. Good power for a 4cylinder.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is available in 1 trim level:

  • Hybrid (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers up to 34 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid reliable?

The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid owners.

Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 5.0
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