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2008 Mercury Mariner Review

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the Mariner's front fascia takes the brunt of the redesign
Autoblog

a more understated, slightly more upscale look
Automotive.com

changes include a new mix of materials with 'satin pewter' trim
Cars and Driver

Most reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com approve of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid’s styling.

Motor Trend reports that the Mercury Mariner Hybrid "received a significant redesign for the 2008 model year, including all-new sheetmetal." According to Autoblog, "the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid's front fascia takes the brunt of the redesign, with the trademark 'waterfall' grill gaining more prominence, both in length and width." Jalopnik opines that the "Mercury Mariner Hybrid appears exactly as it should...the best looking of the trio, the conservative looks fare well next to luxury SUV offerings from Toyota and Acura."

Autoblog is less impressed with Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2008 interior styling it "reveals the designer's use of nothing but a straight-rule when it comes to the center console, a la S40." Edmunds more with the Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2008's "higher-quality interior...the cabin is tastefully accented with faux aluminum, chrome and wood-grain trim." According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2008 interior remodel to blunt growing consumer dissatisfaction with “discount-store interiors."

Conclusion

The jazzy look of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid will make you feel a little better about driving "green."


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Other Choices:

The 2008 Mercury Mariner is superior to the 2007 models. This keeps it competitive with the Chevrolet Equinox and Suzuki XL7, but that's not saying much. The all-new Saturn Vue, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4 are newer designs that offer more refinement than the 2008 Mariner with roughly equal capabilities. The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey also takes aim at the Mariner, and its overtly crossover style may attract a lot of lookers.

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