Reviewing the specifics of an SUV can help purchasers make an informed choice about whether or not it is the ideal sport utility vehicle for them.

Mileage Info

The MPG is the measure of the average miles per gallon drivers will get with a vehicle depending on the kind of driving. In the city, the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base 4dr SUV features an average of34. On the highway, the average is 31.

Trim Levels

The 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base 4dr SUV comes in 2 trim levels. These include the AWD Base 4dr SUV, Base 4dr SUV.

Engine Specifications

The engine on the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base 4dr SUV is a Internal Combustion/Electric Hybrid.

Drivetrain Specs

The drivetrain determines how the wheels of an SUV move, as well as its safety and effectiveness in various conditions.

Front-wheel drive vehicles gain engine power in the front wheels. This can lead to better fuel economy and better handling in winter weather.

SUVs with rear-wheel drive have power directed to the back wheels. Drivers enjoy improved power, balance, and acceleration, but reduced performance in poor weather.

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the other drivetrain possibilities. With four-wheel drive, all wheels have power, but the SUV can be used in rear-wheel drive as required. All-wheel drive SUVs either have power delivered to all wheels at all times or only when needed for improved traction.

The 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base 4dr SUV is a FWD vehicle.

Transmission Specifications

This sport utility vehicle can be purchased with a CVT transmission. Automatic transmissions shift automatically and may include some manual controls.

Manual transmissions require the driver to move between gears as required.

Continuously variable transmissions do not use gears, change as needed, and are good for improving gas mileage.

Automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions allow the driver to shift gears, but the clutch is engaged automatically.

Styling Details

The exterior and interior of an SUV do not impact its performance but may be of concern to some drivers. For this vehicle, interior and exterior choices include Stone for the interior and Black, White Suede, Kiwi Green Metallic, Steel Blue and Ingot Silver Metallic for the exterior.

Interior Specs

This vehicle can seat as many as 5.

Length of Vehicle

The longer a vehicle is, the better the frontal protection. This SUV has a vehicle length of 175.10.

Cargo Details

Owners of this Mercury have 30.90cubic feet of cargo space for storage.

Interior Details

Riders have access to 2 rows of seating.

Towing

Towing power varies greatly from one sport utility vehicle to the next. On the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base 4dr SUV, drivers can tow with both a weight distributing hitch and a dead weight hitch. The maximum towing capacity is 1000 pounds.

Pricing

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for this sport utility vehicle is $30,105.