The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid comes with a refreshed and more attractive interior and exterior styling which include a new roof panel and more affordable lineup. This vehicle also boasts of impressive road performance and comfortable cabin space.

The ‘08 Mariner Hybrid is a compact SUV available in a four-door body style with a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, an in-dash CD changer, an MP3 player input jack, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood-grain interior trim, cruise control, full power accessories and a trip computer. Meanwhile, its Premium package offers a roof rack, rear parking sensors, heated leather seats, an upgraded seven-speaker audio system, a DVD-based navigation system with a hybrid energy fuel consumption display and a cargo cover.

All Mariner Hybrids are powered by a 2.3-liter gasoline engine with electric motors which generate 155 horsepower. All-wheel-drive transmissions are provided extra accelerating power by electric motors and also extra traction when necessary. The front-wheel-drive Mariner Hybrid offers 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway while the all-wheel-drive version comes in 29 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

The interior of this new model is accented with satin-finish faux aluminum, chrome, and wood-grain trim. It also has user-friendly controls and roomy backseat which provides enough comfort on long trips. In addition, there are 26.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats which can be increased to 66 cubic feet when rear seats are folded.

The Mariner Hybrid is equipped with all major safety equipment including four-wheel antilock disc brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. The backseat is also secured with three-point seatbelts and head restraints.

The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers powerful speed and outstanding fuel mileage which help makes it an excellent choice for shoppers looking for a fast and reliable vehicle.