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2009 Mercury Mountaineer Review

February 23, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiar
Cars and Driver

interior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash design
Kelley Blue Book

elicits big wows everywhere we go
MotherProof

The 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is a dressed-up Ford Explorer. But that’s not a bad thing, as the Explorer has one of the best, most recognized shapes of the truck-based SUVs. Overall, reviewers don’t have much to say about its style.

According to sources from around the Web—and in the opinion of TheCarConnection.com’s editors—the Mountaineer’s exterior styling is clean and uncluttered, with the chrome grille looking right at home. Some reviewers, however, such as the one writing at Car and Driver, find that the Mercury Mountaineer "styling looks perhaps too familiar," which is not surprising. The Mountaineer shares much of its sheetmetal, and even its detailing, with the Explorer, but Kelley Blue Book does not necessarily consider this a detriment: "the Mercury Mountaineer takes the rugged good looks of the Explorer and stamps Mercury's new styling theme on its sheetmetal."

The Mountaineer’s interior sports a more urbane look than that of the Explorer, but it’s still straightforward, uncomplicated, and handsome. Kelley Blue Book says the Mercury Mountaineer 2009 "interior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash design." A reviewer at MotherProof observes "opening...the doors on the Mercury Mountaineer elicits big wows everywhere we go."

Conclusion

Sophisticated ruggedness marks the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer, inside and out.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiarCars and Driverinterior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash designKelley Blue Bookelicits big wows everywhere we goMotherProof The 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is a dressed-up Ford Explorer. But that’s not a bad thing, as the Explorer has one of the best, most recognized shapes of the truck-based SUVs. Overall, reviewers don’t have much to say about its style. According to sources from around the Web—and in the opinion of TheCarConnection.com’s editors—the Mountaineer’s exterior styling is clean and uncluttered, with the chrome grille looking right at home. Some reviewers, however, such as the one writing at Car and Driver, find that the Mercury Mountaineer "styling looks perhaps too familiar," which is not surprising. The Mountaineer shares much of its sheetmetal, and even its detailing, with the Explorer, but Kelley Blue Book does not necessarily consider this a detriment: "the Mercury Mountaineer takes the rugged good looks of the Explorer and stamps Mercury's new styling theme on its sheetmetal." The Mountaineer’s interior sports a more urbane look than that of the Explorer, but it’s still straightforward, uncomplicated, and handsome. Kelley Blue Book says the Mercury Mountaineer 2009 "interior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash design." A reviewer at MotherProof observes "opening...the doors on the Mercury Mountaineer elicits big wows everywhere we go." ConclusionSophisticated ruggedness marks the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer, inside and out. 2009 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiar" Kelley Blue Book: "interior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash design” MotherProof: "elicits big wows everywhere we go" The 2009 ...

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Other Choices:

Data indicates that Mercury drivers are using Mountaineers as car and/or minivan substitutes, not as truck alternatives, and in that respect, there are more efficient people movers. For instance, Ford’s own carlike Edge crossover and its Lincoln sibling, the MKX, have better passenger comfort while offering comparable cargo versatility. So does the Honda Pilot, which has a little more truck toughness but still shows its car roots—and the Pilot will seat up to eight. But for those who still look to a vehicle like this for off-road ability, the Toyota 4Runner might be a better choice. Its interior is less spacious, but it can be equipped especially well for off-roading. And for those who tow regularly, the GMC Envoy is another alternative, though it doesn’t measure up to any of the other vehicles in terms of ride comfort, noise, or performance.

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