We round up the whole segment and give you the low-down on all the biggest brands' petite SUVs.
Mercury Mariner
Essentially a rebadged Ford Escape, the Mariner features slightly different
exterior styling and an upper-scale interior. Like the Escape, the
Mariner is chocked full of technology options, but its platform is
starting to show its age.
MSRP: $23,084 Base Engine: 2.5-liter
4-cylinder with 171 horsepower Base EPA mpg: 21 city/28
hwy/23 cmb
Model Highlights Top Safety
Pick from the IIHS and 5-star government ratings in all
crash tests Standard
Integrated Spotter Mirror aimed at driver's blind spots for
safer driving Optional
SYNC system can be completely controlled by voice, allowing
access to Bluetooth, navigation, music, and more New optional
Active Park Assist helps the Mariner to parallel park
itself with minimum driver involvement
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