The
Mercury Mountaineer offers a comfortable ride and lots of interior space for passengers and cargo. Handling isn't as precise as in the new generation of crossover SUVs, but the Mountaineer feels more sure-footed than the
GMC Envoy. The accommodations are nice overall. If you're looking for a daily commuter for the family, a crossover may be a better choice. But if you need towing capacity, the Mountaineer is a worthy competitor.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Sacramento, California, with Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago, and Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles.