Intelligent Luxury in a Compact SUV
The 2011 Mercury Mariner delivers a unique balance of style, comfort, and efficiency. With elegant design, available hybrid technology, and a host of smart features, Mariner was created to give drivers a refined SUV experience in a compact size.
Mariner combines upscale Mercury character with the capability and versatility today’s drivers demand. Whether you choose the efficient gas-powered Mariner or the advanced Mariner Hybrid, you’ll enjoy an SUV engineered for confidence and comfort.
Exterior Design
Mariner presents a modern, upscale look:
- Satin-finish grille and trim accents
- Body-color bumpers and door handles
- Standard fog lamps
- Available chrome roof rails
- 16-inch aluminum wheels (standard)
- 17-inch or 18-inch wheels (available)
Colors (varied by trim):
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Gold Leaf Metallic
- Sangria Red Metallic
- Steel Blue Metallic
- Blue Flame Metallic
- Tuxedo Black Metallic
- White Suede
Interior Comfort
Mariner’s cabin is designed with elegance and function:
- Standard cloth seating surfaces with available leather-trimmed seating
- Power driver’s seat (available with memory feature)
- Heated front seats (available)
- Satin-finish trim accents on doors and dash
- Rear 60/40 split-fold seat for flexible cargo space
- Up to 66.3 cu. ft. of cargo capacity with rear seats folded
Technology & Convenience:
- Standard air conditioning
- Available Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
- Intelligent Access with push-button start (Hybrid)
- Available voice-activated SYNC® communications and entertainment system
- Available Navigation System with Sirius Travel Link®
- Rearview camera system (available)
- Premium audio system with Audiophile® 7 speakers (available)
Powertrain Options
Gas Models
2.5L I-4 engine
- 171 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- 171 lb-ft torque @ 4,500 rpm
- 5-speed automatic transmission
3.0L Duratec V6 engine (available)
- 240 hp @ 6,550 rpm
- 223 lb-ft torque @ 4,300 rpm
- 6-speed automatic transmission
Hybrid Model
2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid engine with permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
- Combined 177 hp system output
- Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
- Regenerative braking system
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Hybrid-exclusive instrument cluster with energy flow display
Driving Dynamics
- Front-wheel drive (standard)
- Intelligent 4WD system (available on gas models)
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Safety & Security
Mariner prioritizes protection with standard safety systems:
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)
- Personal Safety System® with dual-stage front airbags
- Safety Canopy® side curtain airbags
- LATCH child seat anchors
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
Trim Levels
Mariner (Base)
- 2.5L I-4 engine
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Keyless entry keypad
- Cloth seats
- AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player
- Air conditioning
Mariner Premier
- Available 2.5L I-4 or 3.0L V6
- 17-inch machined aluminum wheels
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats (opt.)
- Premium audio system (opt.)
- Woodgrain-style interior accents
- Power moonroof (available)
Mariner Hybrid
- 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 Hybrid system
- Unique hybrid instrument cluster
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Same upscale interior appointments as Mariner Premier
Specifications
Gas Models
- Wheelbase: 103.1 in
- Overall length: 175.2 in
- Width: 71.1 in
- Height: 67.9 in
- Curb weight: 3,308–3,470 lbs
- Fuel capacity: 16.5 gallons
- Maximum towing: 1,500 lbs (I-4) / 3,500 lbs (V6)
Hybrid Model
- Wheelbase: 103.1 in
- Overall length: 175.2 in
- Width: 71.1 in
- Height: 67.9 in
- Curb weight: ~3,737 lbs
- Fuel capacity: 15.0 gallons
- Towing: 1,000 lbs
Fuel Economy (EPA-estimated)
- I-4: 21 city / 28 hwy mpg
- V6: 19 city / 25 hwy mpg
- Hybrid: 34 city / 31 hwy mpg
The 2011 Mercury Mariner represented the best of Mercury’s modern lineup — a smart, capable compact SUV with luxury features, strong safety engineering, and an advanced hybrid option. As Mercury’s final SUV offering, the Mariner carried forward the brand’s tradition of comfort, technology, and distinctive style in a practical, efficient package.
Total Production (2003–2004)
Across both years, a total of 11,052 Mercury Marauders were produced.
2003: Total of 7,839 units built:
- Approximately 7,094 Black
- 417 Silver Birch
- 328 Dark Blue Pearl
2004: Total of 3,213 units built:
- 1,237 Black
- 997 Silver Birch
- 980 Dark Toreador Red
| Year | Total Produced | Black | Silver Birch | Other Color (Blue/Red) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7,839 | ~7,094 | 417 | 328 Dark Blue Pearl |
| 2004 | 3,213 | 1,237 | 997 | 980 Dark Toreador Red |
| Total | 11,052 | — | — | — |
