The 2013 Mercury Mariner is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) targeted at the growing segment of SUV buyers who wish to go for a smaller vehicle that sports the looks of a car and offers a better fuel efficiency and handling. Though the 2013 Mercury Mariner is based upon the 2005 Ford Escape, the former differentiates itself from the latter with features such as monochromatic paint treatment, satin-finish vertical bar grille, unique stacked headlamp elements with integrated fog lights, and horizontal satin-finish brush bars on the taillight lenses. Offered in Convenience, Luxury, and Premium trims, the 2013 Mercury Mariner features a duo-tone color design, wood-grain appointments, chromium highlights, and satin metal trim. For the SUV lovers who are looking for more performance compared to the Ford Escape, the 2013 Mercury Mariner can be an ideal choice.

The 2013 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter engine that generates a horsepower of 160. The Luxury and Premier trims are powered by a 3.0-liter, V6 engine that generates a horsepower of 200. This compact SUV is available with a front- or four-wheel drive. The 60/40-split rear seat on the 2013 Mercury Mariner comes with three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all three seating positions. The Mariner features a stylish interior with satin aluminum, chrome accents and a two-tone color scheme. The 29 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats can be expanded to 66 cubic feet by folding the rear seats down.

Safety features on the 2013 Mercury Mariner include dual front airbags, anti lock brakes, ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes, rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, engine immobilizer, etc. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are available. Standard features on the Convenience trim of the 2013 Mercury Mariner include air conditioning, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, cloth upholstery, center console, remote keyless entry, power door locks, cruise control, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors etc. The luxury trim adds rear privacy glass. The upscale Premier trim adds leather/suede upholstery, 6-way power driver seat, heated power mirrors, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, automatic headlights etc.

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