The 2010 Mariner by Mercury is an Environmentalist Dream

The all new 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid standard model is equipped with a 2.5 liter Inline-4 Atkinson cycle engine and Permanent magnet electric motor. The combination of the electric motor and gas engine produces 177 net horsepower. This also makes the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid the most fuel efficient SUV in the world.

Mercury engineered the Mariner Hybrid combination 2.5 liter engine and electric motor to operate in a fuel efficient manner that would be second to none. A prime example of this system at work is that while you are driving, the gas engine is working. As you come to a complete stop, the gas engine shuts down to save on your vehicle’s fuel consumption and the electric motor takes over. When driving your vehicle at a speed of 44 miles per hour or less, the electric motor is able to provide all of your vehicle’s power. The key feature to the electric motor is an air conditioner condenser that allows the vehicle’s electronic system to function at full power in the electric motor mode, the same as if it were being powered with the gas engine.

Another one of Mercury’s breakthrough inventions featured on the 2010 Mariner Hybrid model that is focused on saving fuel is the standard Easy Fuel capless fuel filler. This feature eliminates the gas cap on the vehicle completely. When the gasoline pump nozzle is removed from the fuel tank after fueling up, the specially designed seal in the gas tank shuts automatically. This feature helps to eliminate the potential of harmful fuel tank evaporation emissions from being allowed to escape from a missing or improperly installed gas cap.

The EPA overall rating for fuel efficiency on the 2010 Mercury Mariner while being operated in Front Wheel Drive during city driving conditions is 34 miles per the gallon of gasoline and in highway driving conditions is 31 miles per gallon of gasoline. When driven in four wheel drive in city driving conditions the rating is 30 miles per gallon of gasoline and during highway driving conditions is 27 miles per gallon of gasoline. These rating place the 2010 Mercury Mariner SUV in a class of its own.

Differences Between The Mercury Monterey And Mercury Mountaineer Engine

The Mercury Monterey engine is a minivan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company from 2004 through 2007. The minivan was assembled in Oakville, in the Canadian province of Ontario, and featured a 4.2 liter six cylinder engine. The Mercury Montaineer is a mid-sized sport utility vehicle that has been produced and sold by Mercury from 1997 through the current model year. The sport utility vehicle is assembled in Louisville, Kentucky and St. Louis Missouri. The Mountaineer is available with either a 4.0 liter six cylinder or a 4.6 liter eight cylinder.

The 4.0 liter six cylinder that is the base engine in the Mercury Mountaineer produces 210 horsepower at 5100 revolutions per minute, and 254 pound-feet of torque at 3700 revolutions per minute. Fuel is fed to the Mercury Mountaineer engine through a sequential fuel induction system. The powerplant features a single overhead cam design, giving the engine 12 valves. The Mercury Mountaineer engine runs on unleaded gasoline, with premium unleaded gasoline recommended in order to get the maximum power and efficiency figures out of the engine. Gas mileage figures returned by the Mercury Mountaineer engine, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, are 14 miles per gallon in city driving and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The only engine available in the Mercury Monterey was a 4.2 liter six cylinder motor. The most obvious difference between the six cylinder in the Monterey and the six cylinder in the Mountaineer is that the Mercury Monterey’s engine is a larger displacement. Despite this larger displacement, the Mercury Monterey’s engine was only able to produce 201 horsepower. The Mercury Monterey engine, like the 4.0 liter in Mountaineer, was a single overhead cam design with 2 valves per cylinder. The Mercury Monterey engine also featured pushrods, which were a holdover from the earlier 3.8 liter Ford six cylinder design on which the Mercury Monterey’s engine was based. Torque figures for the Mercury Monterey engine were more comparable with the Mercury Mountaqineer’s engine, with the Monterey 4.2 liter six cylinder able to pull 252 pound-feet of torque at 3400 revolutions per minute. Gas mileage for the Mercury Monterey engine was slightly better than the 4.0 liter six cylinder, with the EPA rating the engine as 15 miles per gallon on the city circuit and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. This gas mileage is excellent for a minivan equipped with a six cylinder engine, and ranks the Monterey ahead of most of its competition in this area.

Unlike the Monterey, the Mountaineer is available with an optional eight cylinder engine. The eight cylinder Mercury Mountaineer engine is a modular unit which features the latest in engine technology from Ford. The Mercury Mountaineer engine features a single overhead cam design with three, rather than two, valves per cylinder. The total number of valves in the Mercury Mountaineer engine are 24 valves. Fuel flows into the pistons through a sequential fuel induction system, with a compression ratio of 9.8. Ford recommends that the driver use unleaded gasoline to extract the maximum performance and fuel economy out of the Mercury Mountaineer engine. Power ratings for the eight cylinder are 292 horsepower at 5750 revolutions per minute, and 300 pound-feet of torque at 3950 revolutions per minute. The Mountaineer’s optional eight cylinder powerplant gets excellent fuel economy ratings for a V8; 15 miles per gallon on the city circuit and 21 miles per gallon on the higway, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids Auto Show Video – Kelley Blue Book

FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. Even as gas prices begin to steady, hybrids remain popular as people look for new ways to save money. For 2010, Ford is introducing two new vehicles that are sure to get some attention from frugal-minded buyers: the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Equipped with Ford’s next-generation hybrid system, the Milan and Fusion Hybrids are expected to travel 700 miles on a single tank of gas and the automaker claims that both models will get five miles per gallon better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The new hybrid system also does something that most other hybrids on the market can’t do – travel at 47 miles per hour on electricity alone. The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids will hit dealerships later this year. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.

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Mercury Mariner performance part – Hyper voltage system in silver improve fuel efficiency Mercury Mariner performance part – Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System in Silver color

• Better gas mileage and improved throttle response
• Improved battery efficiency and prolonged battery life
• LED monitor, battery service, or replacement alert
• Extra hyper ground wire included for better system efficiency for increased horsepower and torque

Product Description
Mercury Mariner Hot InaZma Hyper Voltage System with extra hyper ground wire set in Silver to Increase horsepower and torque Get better performance, and increase power to your Mercury Mariner, improved fuel efficiency with easy installation. Fast delivery to your doorstep. — Cyber Speed Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System for Mercury Mariner This cyber speed version is designed to stabilize voltage in your Mariner for maximum battery efficiency, allowing its full potential to be released. This system provides both function and stylish appearance. The units are designed to fit your Mariner with one additional grounding cable. The most secure and reliable mounting locations to ensure an easy installation and excellent performance. The Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System has three hyper ground wire terminal openings – one is for you to install the hyper ground wire that comes with the Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System. You can install two optional hyper ground wires to the InaZma system for maximum performance. An LED on the unit also operates as a system monitor, to alert you when your Mariner battery may need service or replacement. Cyber Speed Version Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System major benefits over traditional hyper voltage systems: LED operates as a system monitor, to alert you when your vehicle battery may need service and replacement An Extra Cyber Speed Version Hyper Ground Wire is INCLUDED for better horsepower and torque increase A More Compact Design L: 3.5 inch, W: 2.5 inch, H: 1.5 inch Cyber Speed Version Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System for Mariner Features: Compact Design to fit most cars, trucks, and SUVs Increase Horsepower and Torque Better Gas Mileage and Improved Throttle Response Improved Battery Efficiency and Prolong Battery Life Reduced Emissions LED monitor, battery service or replacement alert Included An Extra

Mercury Montego performance part – Hyper voltage system in silver improve fuel efficiency Mercury Montego performance part – Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System in Silver color

• Better gas mileage and improved throttle response
• Improved battery efficiency and prolonged battery life
• LED monitor, battery service, or replacement alert
• Extra hyper ground wire included for better system efficiency for increased horsepower and torque

Product Description
Mercury Montego Hot InaZma Hyper Voltage System with extra hyper ground wire set in Silver to Increase horsepower and torque Get better performance, and increase power to your Mercury Montego, improved fuel efficiency with easy installation. Fast delivery to your doorstep. — Cyber Speed Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System for Mercury Montego This cyber speed version is designed to stabilize voltage in your Montego for maximum battery efficiency, allowing its full potential to be released. This system provides both function and stylish appearance. The units are designed to fit your Montego with one additional grounding cable. The most secure and reliable mounting locations to ensure an easy installation and excellent performance. The Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System has three hyper ground wire terminal openings – one is for you to install the hyper ground wire that comes with the Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System. You can install two optional hyper ground wires to the InaZma system for maximum performance. An LED on the unit also operates as a system monitor, to alert you when your Montego battery may need service or replacement. Cyber Speed Version Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System major benefits over traditional hyper voltage systems: LED operates as a system monitor, to alert you when your vehicle battery may need service and replacement An Extra Cyber Speed Version Hyper Ground Wire is INCLUDED for better horsepower and torque increase A More Compact Design L: 3.5 inch, W: 2.5 inch, H: 1.5 inch Cyber Speed Version Hyper Hot InaZma Voltage System for Montego Features: Compact Design to fit most cars, trucks, and SUVs Increase Horsepower and Torque Better Gas Mileage and Improved Throttle Response Improved Battery Efficiency and Prolong Battery Life Reduced Emissions LED monitor, battery service or replacement alert Included An Extra

Episode #25 2009 Mercury Mariner

The Mariner is far from the late 60′s Mercury Cougar I always loved. -sorry for lighting, I was filming in the late afternoon. Top 4 Reasons to buy: 1. Affordable 2. Reliable (Generally, cars built year after year on the same platform means the manufacture trusts it) 3. Hybrid offers good MPG 4. Very comfy seats with leather trim. Top 4 reasons not to buy: 1. Boring to drive. 2. Tacky interior lighting (very toy like) 3. Other options like Ford or Mazda might be offering better lease of Finance 4. staple welding, plastic fit and finish, just not work the price point. Other cars to consider: Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape (pretty much exactly the same) Honda Pilot Some links maybe you should look at as a consumer: 2010-2009 was unchanged Pricing info: autos.yahoo.com usnews.rankingsandreviews.com Hybrid Review: www.hybridcars.com Consumer Guide- Pick your poison: consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com