2008 Mercury Sable Base is a four door sleek car that has a classy and flamboyant appearance. It is quite spacious for a family ride and assures comfort in its true essence.

Mechanical features

With a standard 24 valve 3.5 liter 6-cylinder engine, 2008 Mercury Sable Base provides a power of 260 hp and proves to be a great ride on the highway. It gives a net 28 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg in the city streets. Its engine boasts of a 6-speed transmission, which is automatic and includes overdrive.

Its steering column involving tilt is supported by power steering and standard independent suspension with a stabilizer bar at the front. The only difference in suspension from most contemporary cars is that its shock absorbers are gas-charged.

Exterior & Lighting features

On the exterior, 2008 Mercury Sable Base has body-side moldings that are of similar color to its body along with color-keyed bumpers at both ends. They are coupled with tinted glasses and folding rear-view mirrors, which are power adjustable. The tires for this splendid ride have 7-spoke alloy wheels.

The halogen headlights at the front are of the kind of projector beams and include fog-lights below them. The interior having illuminated entry and is well lit up, enough for someone to read along with map-lights at the front.

Braking features

With disc-brakes at the front as well as the back, the car makes up for the braking by gaining assistance of anti-lock brakes on each of the wheel. Again, its traction system and brake-force distribution are electronically controlled.

Seating & Storage features

2008 Mercury Sable Base has the warning lights that are set-up when there is a low washer-fluid and low-coolant. Furthermore, the seats are clothed and arranged in the theatrical style. There are bucket seats at the front and bench types at the rear (split folding type).

Even, the storage system has not been compromised in the car, as there is a lockable glove-box, which is complemented by console storage both at the top and the bottom. There are more importantly storage packets behind the front seats and cup-holders also.

Safety features

Safety for the 2008 Mercury Sable Base is amongst the first priority and is well taken care of. There are devices to shut-off the fuel during emergency. Every seat is well equipped with airbags, which are deployed through a dual stage mechanism. Moreover, the car also has crumple zones at both ends and guard door-beams on the side along with head-curtain airbags. There are even anti-trap device in the trunk and 3-point seatbelts at the back.

Apart from various anti-theft mechanisms and remote controlled gadgetry, 2008 Mercury Sable Base has heating ducts at the back and facility to manually regulate air conditioning. With leatherette steering wheel and shift knob, the interior has thoroughly carpeted matting on the floor including the trunk and passenger cabin.

You will not repent for your investment, as you are going to enjoy every moment of driving in 2008 Mercury Sable Base.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door sedan

Engine: 3.5L V6 260 hp

Transmission: 6 – speed automatic

Torque: 245 units

Power: 260 hp

Tires: SBRP215/60R17

Verdict:

For: Gives a praiseworthy fuel economy considering its comfort and stability

Against: Braking and suspension features can be improved further

The new versatile Mercury Mountaineer can accommodate seven passengers. This four – door Sports Utility Vehicle comes in six models, from the Mercury Mountaineer 4X2 Base 4.0Litre to the Mercury Mountaineer AWD Premier 4.6Litre. All the models are available in rear/all wheel drive. It can also reach 13 miles a gallon in the cities and 20 miles a gallon in the highways; well, if you are looking for economic vehicles, then the new versatile Mercury Mountaineer is not your choice. But for a powerful engine, you can trust the new versatile Mercury Mountaineer.

The new versatile Mercury Mountaineer with a 4.0 litre, V6 engine comes with a 210 horsepower @ 5100 rpm and a torque of 254 ft-lbs @ 3700. The other Mercury Mountaineer models fitted with a 4.6, V8 engine has a horsepower of 292 @ 5750 rpm and comes with a Torque of 300 ft-lbs @ 3950. The new versatile Mercury Mountaineer comes with 5/6-speed manual/auto transmission.
The exterior comes in class style in three different colours — Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and White Suede Clearcoat. The stylish headlights, clear tail lamps, waterfall grille and a satin finish all gives the new versatile Mercury Mountaineer a refined look.
Providing enough passenger and driver space, the interiors are a luxury. The dash comes so elegant with the gadgets so easy to operate. The adjustable seats in the front and the rear give enough legroom and cargo pace, which makes the travel so comfortable. The bucket seats with top class upholstery also give a new look to the interiors. All the gadgets, including the navigation system, climate controls, comes so handy and adds to the comfortable drive.
The new versatile Mercury Mountaineer is also equipped with standard safety measures. The Stability control, ABS brakes, END, Front/side/overhead airbags and pretensioners add to the safety. Adding to the smooth drive are the independent front/rear suspensions and stabilizer bars. The tilt/rack and opinion steering column gives you a relaxed drive in the curves.

Apart from these specifications, you also have the option of Sync communication, third Row Seat Package, auxiliary climate controls, ten- way power driver’s seat, power moon roof and Audiophile AM/FM stereo.

The new versatile Mercury Mountaineer though looks like a truck gives a smooth drive. You will not feel like driving a heavy vehicle. Roomy and good-looking, drive the great powerful new versatile Mercury Mountaineer in style.

New versatile Mercury Mountaineer

Body: 4-door, 7-passenger convertible SUV

Engine: 4.0l, 4.6 l V6 V8 engines
Transmission: 5/6 auto transmissions
Horespower: 210 @ 5100 rpm, 292 @ 5750rpm

Torque: 254 @ 3700 and 300 @ 3950

Tyres: SBRP235/65R18 BSW, SBRP245/65R17 BSW, All-Terrain Tires
Safety: Independent suspension with rack and pinion steering, RSC, VSC and Anti Lock Brakes 
Verdict:

For: Powerful drive

Against: Not that fuel economy

The Mercury Milan is four doors, 5-passenger family car, coming in six trims – The Mercury Milan I4, Mercury MilanI4 premier, Mercury Milan V6, Mercury Milan V6 Premier, Mercury Milan V6 AWD and Mercury Milan V6AWD premier.

The 2.3 L Mercury Milan I4 trims come with a horsepower of 160 @ 6250 Rpm. With a 5-speed manual transmission, the engines have a torque of 156 ft-lbs @ 4250. Well, the Mercury Milan V6 models, equipped with 3.0L have a standard 6-speed auto transmission. They also come with a 221 Horsepower engine at 6250 rpm and a torque of 205 ft-lbs at 4800. However, a major draw back pointed out is the its weak engine line up.

The exteriors give a glowing attraction. The waterfall grille and the satin finish are very distinctive with the Mercury Milan. The wide headlights and beautiful taillights add to the beauty.

Once inside the Mercury Milan, you can see how well designed the cabins are. Covered in fine leather coats, the seats give much comfort in long travels. All the gadgets are well fitted and easy to handle. There is enough legroom space both in the front and the rear. You can also transport more things, as there is enough cargo space.

Driving the Mercury Milan comes safe and also you can experience a balanced and smooth drive. Equipped with tilt and telescopic steering columns, EBF, AL brakes and a good traction control, you get a better driving experience with Mercury Milan. Even on the roughest roads, you get a smooth drive with great suspensions. The passengers’ safety is also looked into in great details. Airbags, Censor cut-offs, Crash sensors all add to the safety. There is also no need for any fear to park your vehicles at any place as they come with the most modern anti-theft security systems.

Well, you have several options with the Mercury Milan. You can go for auto headlamps, Speed controls, automatic climate control, steering wheels with secondary audio, puddle lamps, moon roof and audiophile systems.

The Mercury Milan is a great choice among the midsize sedans as it comes in great luxury outside and also inside. Moreover, the smooth and comfort driving makes it a great choice. It is quite a family car.
Mercury Milan

Body: Midsize sedan

Engine: 2.3 litre, 3.0 litre

Transmission: 5-speed manual. 6-speed automatic

Horespower: 160 @ 6250 rpm, 221 @ 6250 rpm

Torque: 156 @ 4250 and 205 @ 4800

Tyres: SBRP225/50VR17 and SBRP205/60TR16 All-Season Tires

Safety: Independent suspension with rack and pinion steering

Verdict:

For: Spacious, good handling and smooth drive

Against: Weak engine line up.

Transmission features

With a standard 16 valve 2.4 L I4 engine, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4X2 can cruise at a power of 153 hp. It gives 20 mpg within the city boundary and 26 mpg on the highway. The transmission for the car is 4-speed automatic consisting of overdrive and includes a shifter placed on the floor. The car is also fitted with power steering facilities, assisted by pinion variable and sensing rack.

Suspension Features

Suspension in the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4X2 is the standard independent type one with shock absorber and coil springs, having a stabilizer bar in the front. There are also traction control features, which along with ABS measures the yaw rate. The braking is looked upon by the anti-lock brakes on each of the wheels and vented disc brakes, which are at the front along with drum brakes at the back.

Seating & Storage features

The seats of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4X2 are clothed and can be adjusted at will. Every seat is provided with adjustable headrests with the front one having bucket seats and rear include bench seats, which are of the split folding type.

The storage space is satisfactory in this car with four cup-holders, glove-box and tie-down hooks in the cargo area. Furthermore, there are storage pockets behind the driver’s seat and lower console-storage.

Exterior features

Boasting an aura of gravity, this latest car has a truly great exterior facade. On the outside, the bumpers are body-colored at both the ends along with power windows and privacy glass. This includes tires that can be used under any seasonal change and are complemented with alloy wheels having 6 spokes.

The car has also thought of its exterior lighting, which consists of the halogen headlights with a complex surface along with fog-lights in the front. The interior is also immaculately lit, considering the load area and the illuminated entry among others.

Safety & security features

Looking at the bulky size, one would be surely concerned over the safety of their well being within the car. In 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4X2, special care has been put into this field that can relieve their tension.

Apart from the standard airbags for every seat that are activated through a dual-stage deployment mechanism, there are crash sensors and force limiters for the front pretentioners. Making up for the security, there are various anti-theft features including powered door locking along with different types of remote controlled gadgetry to propel your convenience.

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4X2 has everything that you might desire from your car. With latest technology, it is sure to be the best investment that you will make in the automobile market.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door SUV

Engine: 2.3 liter I4 153 hp

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Torque: 152 units

Power: 153 hp

Tires: SBRP235/70TR16

Verdict:

For: a great comfortable ride with fuel economy that is truly commendable

Against: Transmission features can be further improved

According to experts, 2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 is one of the cars to watch out for in the coming year. This car has a blend of modern technology and stylish outlook that is sure to catch your eye.

Exterior & Interior features

2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 looks good with sturdy and strong look. Again, it is provided with bumpers(body colored) on both the sides with air dam in the front. It features lift gate windows with flip-up options, one-touch down driver window, wipers and rearview mirrors.

Carpets are present in cargo area & passenger cabin for giving it an exclusive appearance. Ventilation has also been looked upon with much interest by the manufacturer, which is quite evident from the inclusion of quality air filters and air conditioners.

Suspension & Transmission features

The 4-speed auto transmission of 2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 is electronically controlled and is assisted by floor-mounted shifter and overdrive. The car has a front MacPherson Strut suspension and multilink suspension with both of them are provided with coil springs & shock absorbers. On top of that, this car is fitted with 21 mm stabilizer bar in the front for stability and control.

Comfort features

The seating arrangement of 2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 is very special and comfortable. It has a front bucket seat and rear bench seat with adjustable headrests. The rear bench seat is a 60/40 split folding system of seating arrangement. In this car, the driver gets an option to adjust his seat in 2 separate ways.

Safety features

For safety purposes, 2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 has a dual-stage passenger and driver airbag assisted with airbag cutoff sensors. Head-curtain airbags is also provided at both the rear and front side with safety canopy. Again, there are crash sensors, three point seat belts and beams at the doors with side guards to add on the safety features.

This car is also theft-protected with SecuriLock and engine immobilizer. Besides, rear doors are provided with child safety locks.

Braking and Traction features

2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 is equipped with front 277 millimeter vented disc brakes and rear 299 millimeter drum brakes supported with 4 wheel antilock brakes. Besides, traction is also highly developed with AdvanceTrac and ABS.

Thus, it can be said without any hesitation that 2008 Mercury Mariner I4 4X2 is complete in itself and might rule the runway in near future.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door SUV

Engine: 2.3 liter I4 153 hp

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Torque: 152 units

Power: 153 hp

Tires: SBRP235/70TR16 BSW

Verdict:

For: Excellent looks, good fuel economy and nice interior

Against: transmission system needs further modification.