2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
December 10th, 2006
The 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is Mercury’s brand new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the compact SUV that is based on the Ford Escape, which was introduced for 2005. The Mariner Hybrid was first planned as a 2007 model, but was pulled ahead a full year in response to increased interest in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.
The Mariner Hybrid is configured as a full hybrid and is able to run up to 25 mph powered only by electric power. During coasting, at a stop, or a low speeds, the gasoline engine automatically shuts down. When needed, the gasoline engine and electric traction motor work together to produce the equivalent of 155 horsepower.