2008 Mercury Mariner Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
For 2008, its fourth year in production, the Mercury Mariner compact SUV received a major overhaul, both inside and out. Exterior features...
For 2008, its fourth year in production, the Mercury Mariner compact SUV received a major overhaul, both inside and out. Exterior features include a more prominent satin-aluminum grille, a revamped front end, new headlights and taillights, new side panels, and a redesigned rear bumper.
Interior improvements include a new dash and console, as well as ice blue interior lighting, satin-pewter and chrome trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, available two-toned leather-trimmed seats, and an MP3 audio input jack for the stereo system. Also new is Electric Power Assisted steering.
The 2008 Mercury Mariner is available with a choice of engines and trim packages, as well as with available all-wheel-drive. The standard powerplant is a 2.3-liter inline-four engine that produces 153 horsepower, though for only about $1,000 more you can have the 3.0-liter V6 that produces a more respectable 200 horsepower. A Mariner hybrid is also available. A four-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Mercury's optional Intelligent 4WD System monitors traction 200 times per second and automatically determines exactly how much torque to send to the rear wheels to minimize slip, according to the automaker.
What owners say
"Overall, owners appreciate the 2008 Mercury Mariner for its reliability, stylish design, and fun driving experience, especially in winter conditions thanks to its all-wheel drive. Many drivers also enjoy its decent fuel economy and sufficient cargo space. However, some tend to mention issues like the transmission recall early in ownership and variability in gas mileage."
This is mainly my wife's vehicle, so I don't drive it much. It is a very nice vehicle (it is a Premiere) and has almost all of the options available. It dropped the transmission at 2500 miles due to a recall, but it was under warranty and was replaced at no charge. It has been a great vehicle in the snow and continues to perform very well. Gas mileage has been decent, as well. Best observed was 27, worst has been about 12. Overall fuel economy has been 18.4.
December 4, 2010Perfect smaller SUV, for my daughters second year of driving. Nicely equipped Premiere Edition. Fun to drive, great pick up for a smaller V-6 engine & the all wheel drive is an added plus.
March 27, 2020Very nice Car It a Mercury yes and they made a very good and reliable car. It is very stylish it cost almost nothing in maintenance. It is a very very fun car to drive. I think that anyone who could get a good deal on this car would be happy
February 16, 2011What owners say
This is mainly my wife's vehicle, so I don't drive it much. It is a very nice vehicle (it is a Premiere) and has almost all of the options available. It dropped the transmission at 2500 miles due to a recall, but it was under warranty and was replaced at no charge. It has been a great vehicle in the snow and continues to perform very well. Gas mileage has been decent, as well. Best observed was 27, worst has been about 12. Overall fuel economy has been 18.4.
December 4, 2010Perfect smaller SUV, for my daughters second year of driving. Nicely equipped Premiere Edition. Fun to drive, great pick up for a smaller V-6 engine & the all wheel drive is an added plus.
March 27, 2020Very nice Car It a Mercury yes and they made a very good and reliable car. It is very stylish it cost almost nothing in maintenance. It is a very very fun car to drive. I think that anyone who could get a good deal on this car would be happy
February 16, 2011Like the all wheel drive. I have never slipped in winter at all! Very versatile. Roof rack worked out well for kayaking. Tow package pulled my 5 x 10 trailer. Leather was a blessing. Served me well in all my needs.
November 6, 2014I'm someone who has owned several sports cars so this SUV was a big shift for me. I feel like with the power of the V-6 and the additional cargo space available, it's been a happy medium between other 4 cylinder competitors and the larger "Trucks" that make up the bigger SUV classes.
December 28, 2014Loved it. I put it on a car carrier and the carrier was in an accident. I want another Mariner but doubt I will ever be able to buy another one.
September 24, 2023Trims & specs
Base MSRP $23,480 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $21,730 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $25,380 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $23,630 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $22,480 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.3L 153 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $20,730 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.3L 153 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 29.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 23 | Drivetrain FWD |
