2008 Mercury Mariner

The 2008 Mariner is completely redesigned inside and out. Its all-new sheet metal includes design changes to the front/rear fascias, liftgate, headlamps and taillamps, a raised beltline, new hood and B-pillar blackout molding. There's also a unique satin signature waterfall grille.

The standard engine is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that produces 153 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 152 lb.-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. An optional 3.0-liter, 24-valve V-6 produces 200 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 193 lb.-ft of torque at 4,850 rpm. Both engines come with a standard four-speed-automatic transaxle.

Mariner comes standard with front-wheel drive. An available Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system automatically transfers torque from front to rear as required by road conditions without driver intervention.

A "top of dash" display positioned at eye level on the dashboard shows inside and outside temperature, radio functions and climate control readouts. When the driver or front passenger adjusts a knob or button on the instrument panel, the change is reflected in the eye-level display instead of lower down on the dashboard where information is typically located. This design puts much of the vehicle's information in one place at the top of the dashboard, making it easier to read while driving.