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2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid comparison

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Product name	2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid	2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid	2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited	2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid	2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
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CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.5 stars
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The Bottom Line	The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the practical configuration of a small SUV, along with the low emissions and good fuel economy of a hybrid. Its cabin electronics are up-to-date, although not extraordinary.	Ford's cabin tech sets the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid far ahead of the competition, with extremely convenient features, and the hybrid system allows for gas-free driving at low speeds in this small and practical SUV.	Urban dwellers will love the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited's great fuel economy and awesome Sync-based tech package, but freeway commuters will find its high-speed manners unsettling.	We failed to find much that was special about our 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and even with few options, it was expensive. Its hybrid system is its best feature, justifying most of the price. The Limited model is nicer in every way and can be optioned with navigation and a better stereo.	Although the hybrid system performs well in the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the subpar navigation and audio system quickly lower the techie value of this small SUV.
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Drivetrain available	Front-drive	Front-drive	Front-drive	All-wheel drive	all-wheel drive
Available Engine	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Gas
Body style	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Trim levels	Base	Info unavailable	Base	Base	Base
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