2008 Mercury Mountaineer

At a Glance

Pricing $27,225 - $33,555
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 4.0l V6, 4.6l V8
Transmissions A5, A6
Fuel Economy 13-15 (city), 19-21 (highway)

Identifiable by its its waterfall grille, aluminum-finish trim, and funky taillights the Mountaineer is an Explorer with more overt styling. This mid-sized SUV is available in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. Engine choices include a 210hp V6 mated to a 5-speed automatic and a 292hp V8 with six-speed automatic. The six-speed automatic is somewhat uncommon in this segment. The Mountaineer offers some other standout features like integrated power-operated running boards, and power-operated fold-flat 3rd row seats. For those concerned with safety, Mountaineer offers a number of standard safety features. A standard roll-stability control system aims to keep the SUV body from tipping over in extreme maneuvers.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Mountaineer 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 RWD $27,225
Mountaineer 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 AWD $29,545
Mountaineer Premier 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 RWD $29,925
Mountaineer Premier 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A6 RWD $31,235
Mountaineer Premier 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 AWD $32,245
Mountaineer Premier 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A6 AWD $33,555