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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Full Size Sport Utility
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Movin' on up: Mountaineer feels less like Explorer, more like true luxury SUV
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Other refinements include better steering, ride, handling and braking, including a stronger frame and all-new suspension in the rear.
In the luxury department, several new options move the Mountaineer closer to full-scale opulence. A DVD-based navigation system is available for the first time in a Mountaineer, and a rear-seat DVD player is a good feature for families.
A power deployable running board is another attention grabber, as it moves a metal step downward for convenience when you open the door. After you close the door, it neatly tucks away underneath the vehicle for a clean, uncluttered look.
The Mountaineer starts at $29,795 for a V6 model with an automatic transmission or $35,195 with a V8. That's about $2,000 more than the base Explorer but, perhaps more importantly, $20,000 less than the Navigator.
Pros: It looks and feels much more upscale than the blue-collar Ford Explorer, but it doesn't cost much more. Compared to a super-luxo ride like the Lincoln Navigator, it's a bargain.
Cons: The new Ford Explorer is a good alternative if you don't need all the bells and whistles of the Mountaineer. Also, a new door handle design makes the front doors harder to close from the front seats.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 8
- Performance: 9
- Price: 7
- Handling: 8
- Ride: 9
- Comfort: 8
- Quality: 9
- Overall: 8
More Data
Where Built: Germany, USA
Major Options: Quad seating ($490), power running boards ($695), premier nav/moon package ($2,845), adjustable pedals with memory ($225), 18-inch cast aluminum wheels ($295), rear-seat DVD player ($1,295).
Seating: 5 -7
Number of Rows: 2 - 3
Length in Inches: 193.5
Warrantees: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper to bumper, 12 years/unlimited miles corrosion protection, 4 years/50,000 miles Roadside assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 4461 lbs â€' 4742 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: 1481 lbs â€' 1504 lbs.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: V-6: 5340 lbs â€' 7060 lbs., V-8: 5260 lbs â€' 6980 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 22.5
Destination Charge: $645
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