Mercury (Hobart) - Motoring

AT A GLANCE

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WHAT IT’S GOT Driver Assistance Package Plus, Brake Assist, Pre-Safe, 360 degree cameras, auto parking, AMG body kit and 20-inch alloys, adaptive dampers, power tailgate, adaptive LED lights, sports seats, leather trim, dual zone aircon, keyless entry and start, Bluetooth, navigation, digital radio, voice control. WHAT IT HASN’T Spare wheel, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, voice control, power adjustable front seats, sunroof, rear-window wiper. OWNERSHIP Base servicing costs $2280 over three years/75,000km. Service intervals are 12 months/25,000km. WHAT WE LIKED Beautiful design. High quality cabin. Peerless safety tech. Refined, tractable drivetrain. Adjustable suspension provides secure, tidy handling and a compliant ride. Intuitive steering. Comfortabl­e seats. Ample storage. Easy to use infotainme­nt. WHAT WE DIDN’T Voice control and full smartphone compatibil­ity cost extra. Tight rear legroom. Small boot. Some body roll and float in Comfort mode. Heavy. Brakes could use more bite. No spare, no rear-window wiper.

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