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The Mercury Mariner hybrid was due to reach showrooms as a 2007 model but has been given a green light for later this
year. Overall, the Mariner is exactly like the Escape hybrid, mating a 2.3-liter DOHC Duratec four-cylinder engine with
an Atkinson operating cycle and two AC electric motors. This powertrain is able to propel the Mariner to 25 mph
solely with electric power. The Mariner also offers the optional Safety Package that includes side chest air bags fro
the front seats and side air curtain rollover protection system that senses an imminent and automatically deploys front
and rear air bags. More pictures at the link.