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.
2007 Mercury Milan
November 9th, 2006
Side airbags have become standard instead of optional for 2007 on Mercury’s midsize sedan. Milan shares its basic architecture with the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ and it offers base and uplevel Premier models, both available with a 160-hp 4-cyl engine or a 221-hp V6. The 4-cyl comes with a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic; but the V6 versions use a 6-speed automatic.