Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | Mariner | Mariner | Mariner | Mariner |
Trim | Convenience | Luxury | Premier | Hybrid |
Engines | ||||
Transmissions | ||||
Drivetrains | ||||
Tires | ||||
Audio Systems | ||||
Accessories | ||||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | ||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||
Cargo Management | ||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||||
Climate Control | ||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||
Exterior | ||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||
Infotainment | ||||
Includes CD player. | ||||
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | ||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires |
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