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Mercury Mariner Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Mercury Mariner Review Summary
"Two-tone suede and leather seating steals the show...and combined with contrasting stitching, the look is very handsome."
"The Mariner is an SUV that drives much like a car. Strong and lightweight unibody construction, as well as a tuned four-wheel independent suspension, gives a supple ride while providing the proper control in emergency maneuvers."
"Fun to drive, the Mariner offers impressive road manners for a compact SUV. It drives much like a tautly suspended sedan, with little body roll and responsive steering."
"The overall look is one of polish and refinement."
"Gauges large and legible, controls handy and intuitive."
What reviewers liked least about the Mercury Mariner:
"The Mariner is not designed to navigate truly rugged terrain off road."
"Automatic transmission generally smooth, but sometimes hesitates to downshift for passing."
"Fuel economy was disappointing."
"Wind rush intrudes from around 60 mph, mostly from door mirrors."
"Unfortunately, Mercury stylists couldn't resist the urge to throw some wood grain trim in...and there's just a bit too much of it to seem convincing."
Mercury Mariner Comparisons:
"...isn't as rugged as some other compact SUVs like the Nissan Xterra and Jeep Liberty."
"Mariner delivers more of a luxury sedan-like ride with minimal bouncing or bumping than Escape, which, by comparison, is a little rougher around the edges and not as refined as the Mercury."
"Knee and foot room above the class norm, helped by flat floor."
"Essentially an upmarket Ford Escape, the Mariner receives Mercury-influenced styling cues inside and out."
"Although long-term reliability is not likely to be as good as that of its Japanese competitors, the well-rounded Mariner is still one of the best compact SUVs available."
"Compared with some of the other small trucks in its segment, the Mariner feels lively and sporty."
Best one-liners about the Mercury Mariner:
"The stereo...shouts standard Ford gear."
"You get more than a touch of class with the Mariner."
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You should be aware that when reviewing 2005 Mercury Mariner reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
Also, when looking at 2005 Mercury Mariner reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That’s why it’s best to examine opinions from several sources.
And to get that array of viewpoints, be sure to look at CarsDirect’s Mercury Mariner model reviews. We compile the best quotes so you don’t have to pour through several 2005 Mercury Mariner model reviews. But be sure to keep in mind that no matter how many 2005 Mercury Mariner reviews you read, there’s no substitution for your own test drive where you get to examine a car in person.