Mercury's minivan shares its design with Ford's Freestar. Monterey comes in a single body length that matches in size the extended-length versions of rival minivans. Convenience, Luxury, and Premier trim levels are offered. All have 7-passenger capacity. Two 2nd-row bucket seats are standard; they flip and fold forward; a 2nd-row bench is a no-cost option. The 3rd-row bench folds into the floor. The 3rd-row bench also flips backward for rear-facing seating under the open liftgate when the vehicle is parked. Power operation for the sliding side doors is available. A power liftgate is standard on Premier, optional on luxury. All Montereys have a 201-hp 4.2-liter V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is not offered, but traction control and an antiskid system are available on Luxury and Premier. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and front and rear park assist are standard. Front side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows are standard on all but Convenience, where they are unavailable. Power-adjustable pedals, rear DVD entertainment, and heated/cooled front seats are also available. Monterey's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Freestars.