2005 Mercury Mountaineer Test Drive

This Mountaineer's Aiming for the Top

In loading the Mountaineer up with more options than its bigger-selling twin, the Ford Explorer, Mercury has come up with one of the most refined SUVs in its class.

Specs

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Color options: black, mineral, estate green, spruce green, silver frost, oxford white, medium wedgewood blue, toreador red

Suspension type: front: short and long arm, coil-over shock; rear: short and long arm, coil-over shock

Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph: N/A

Engine type: displacement: SOHC V-8; 4.6-liter

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,750 rpm

Torque: 280 @ 4,000 rpm

EPA mileage: 14 city, 18 highway

Competitors

• Acura MDX


• Chevrolet Trailblazer


• Toyota Highlander