Overview
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV fares well in the compact SUV segment. Adding $6,550 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Mariner Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $30,115 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.5L inline-4 supported by an electric motor. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, it makes 177 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 23 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 32 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Mariner hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 9.0 seconds. Mercury offers the same 8 colors for the Mariner Hybrid. The Mariner Hybrid mainly competes against the Ford Escape Hybrid.
