2008 Mercury Mariner

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Mercury Mariner to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Mercury Mariner, including the Mariner Hybrid (it has its own separate review), and have added opinions and details where relevant. This review also compares the 2008 Mercury Mariner with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.

Likes
Richer look than Ford Escape
New two-tier instrument panel
Blue interior lighting
More refined than earlier versions
Value

Dislikes
Uninspiring driving character
Not as refined as some competitors
Lusterless engines

In today's world of luxury bathroom tissue dispensers, fancy olive oils, and signature-series eyeglasses, one would think a fancier version of a solid SUV might be a hot seller. The concept sure works for the Acura RDX, which is a very nicely revised version of the Honda CR-V. So what's up with the 2008 Mercury Mariner?