Mazda Tribute Hybrid

2008

Mercury Mariners sold in North America will receive an significant update in order to stay competitive against Toyota RAV4, Honda Element and Jeep Patriot. There had been a rumour that the Mariner, Escape and Tribute will use the CD3 platform, however, Ford appears to haved retained and upgraded the CD2 Platform. The 3.0L V-6 may be replaced or supplemented with the 3.6L V-6 debuting in the Ford Edge, to keep pace with other offerings in the segment.

The interior is expected to get a significant upgrade with higher quality materials and revised instrument console. This should end critisisms of cheap construction and poor design. The Mercury Mariner is expected to greater distance itself from its corporate siblings in this department.