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The Mercury Mariner Compact SUV was introduced in 2005. It is a sibling of the Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape , although it is slightly more upmarket than the other two. Mechanically, it is identical to the Ford Escape. It also includes stylistic differences, such as a two-tone interior, Europe an-style turn signal repeaters, monotone cladding, and the signature Mercury "waterfall" front grille. The Mariner is Mercury's first car-based SUV, and is slotted below the Mountaineer in the lineup. Since Mariner went on sale in fall 2004 it has sold exactly 100,128 as of August 2007. Sale Numbers include Mariner Hybrid Sale numbers come from www.Media.Ford.com HYBRID In 2006 the Mariner Hybrid hit dealer lots. It is mechanically identical to its Sibling , the '' Ford Escape Hybrid ''. Like the Ford Escape Hybrid, The Mariner Hybrid is a "full" hybrid electric system, meaning the system can switch automatically between pure electric power, pure gasoline engine power, or a combination of electric battery and gasoline engine operating together, for maximum performance and efficiency at all speeds and loads. When braking or decelerating, the Mariner's hybrid system uses regenerative braking, where the electric drive motor becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum back to electricity for storage in the batteries. With 155 horsepower, the Mariner Hybrid has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 hp V6 Mariner. PRESIDENTIAL EDITION On September 7 , 2006 Ford delivered a special "Presidential Edition" Mercury Mariner Hybrid to former President Bill Clinton . Its custom features include
There have also been several undisclosed security modifications made to the vehicle. {Link without Title} 2008 RESTYLE For the 2008 model year the Mariner will be significantly updated with a new look although built on the Ford CD2 Platform used by the previous generation Mariner. The changes will include a new seats, headlights, taillights, a new liftgate, a higher beltline and new doors and wheels. The interior was also significantly updated with higher quality materials and more refined features. The engines will remain the same but the 3.0L Duratec V6 has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by 10% The first 2008 Mercury Mariner was unveiled at the South Florida International Auto Show on October 6 , 2006 and was touted as a new direction for the Mercury Brand. COUNTRIES SOLD The Mariner like all the other current Mercury models are only offered in the U.S. and Mexico. AWARDS
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