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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Review Summary

Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Mercury Mountaineer with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 20 hwy / 15 city fuel economy, safety features and more.

2006 Mountaineer Review Summary & Specs

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2006 Mountaineer Review Summary & Specifications

The Mercury Mountaineer offers a comfortable ride. The 2006 models handle better than the '05s and the Mountaineer feels sure-footed in the mountains. Accommodations are nice overall and the Mountaineer offers lots of utility.

[NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Sacramento, California.]

2006 Mercury Mountaineer Specs
Vehicle CategorySport Utility Vehicles
EditorTom Lankard
Model Lineup2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience ($29,150); Luxury ($31,150); Premier ($33,300)
Engines (standard)4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8
Transmissions (standard)6-speed automatic with Steptronic
Engines (optional)210-hp 4.0-liter V6; 292-hp 4.6-liter V8
Transmissions (optional)5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)dual-stage frontal airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags; ABS with brake assist; electronic stability control system with roll-over sensor; tire pressure monitoring system
Safety Equipment (optional)front- and second-row side air curtains and reverse sensing system
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InSt. Louis, Missouri
Manufacturer Phone800-521-4140
Manufacturer URLwww.mercuryvehicles.com
Base Price MSRP29150


2006 Mercury Mountaineer Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRP2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier ($33,300)
Standard Equipmentdual-zone, automatic climate control; AM/FM/CD premium stereo with six-disc, in-dash changer; power windows, outside mirrors and keyless remote central locking; 6-way driver and 4-way front passenger power seats; two-driver memory settings; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with redundant audio and climate system controls; leather seating; heated front seats and outside mirrors; programmable, remote garage opener; electro-chromatic, inside rearview mirror; auto-on/off headlights; fixed running boards; electronic message center; fog lamps; satin-finish, aluminum roof rails; Class II trailer tow/hitch
Destination Charge645
Options as Tested (MSRP)all-wheel drive ($2200); power running boards ($695); power adjustable pedals with memory ($225); navigation system ($1995); rear seat entertainment system ($1295); Class III/IV trailer tow package ($150)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested40505
Layoutall-wheel drive
Horse Power292 @ 5750
Torque300 @ 4750
Fuel Economy14/20
Wheelbase113.7
Length/Width/Height193.5/73.5/72.8
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius36.8
Seating Capacity7
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.8/55.4/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room38.7/55.5/36.9
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.4/45.3/34.9
Trunk Volume82.8
Payload
Towing Capacity6980
Front Suspensionindependent, short-and-long arm, coil spring-over-shock, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspensionindependent, trailing link, short-and-long arm, coil spring-over-shock, stabilizer bar
Ground Clearance8.2
Curb Weight4742
Stock TiresP245/65R17 all-terrain
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc with ABS and brake assist
Fuel Capacity22.5
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