Vital Statistics: 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2006 Mountaineer is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mercury. It is Mercury's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $33,350 USD in 2006.
Fuel Economy
The Mountaineer's generous 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine has been measured to get 15 miles/gallon city driving with a 22.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Mountaineer retails for $33,350 USD with a invoice price of $30,362 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $645 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Mountaineer comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Mountaineer Dimensions
The 2006 Mountaineer has standard length of 193.50 inches and a width of 73.50 inches. The Mountaineer rides 72.80 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.20 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Mountaineer a radius of 36.80 inches. It uses 245/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 113.70 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. Leading optional equipment includes Side Head Curtain Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid, Adjustable Foot Pedals, DVD Player, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Black, Cashmere TRI~COAT, Charcoal Beige Metallic, Light French Silk Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Satellite Silver Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Vivid Red Metallic with interior choices of Camel Leather Interior, Charcoal Black Leather Interior. The Mountaineer seats 7 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Mercury Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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