2006 Mercury Milan: Road Test
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- MSRP: $18,345 -$22,845
- Invoice: $16,945 -$20,995
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Our road test for the 2006 Mercury Milan includes a full evaluation of the 2006 Mercury Milan from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2006 Mercury Milan, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2006 Mercury Milan help you decide if a 2006 Mercury Milan is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.6 |
No opportunity to test with 4-cyl engine. Good passing and merging power with V6, but Milan lacks the around-town response of 6-cyl Honda Accord or Toyota Camry; it too frequently requires heavy-throttle application in routine driving. Smooth, responsive 6-speed automatic makes most of available power, but a manual-shift mode would be useful, especially for hilly terrain.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.2 |
Test Premier V6 averaged 20.1 mpg. Both engines use regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.1 |
No opportunity to test base model, which has 16-inch tires. Premier, with its 17s, feels generally composed, absorbent, but sharp bumps can jolt. Milan has firmer ride than Fusion and Zephyr, less float on high-speed bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Good balance in turns, with modest body lean. Test car suffered some torque steer--unwanted pulling to the side in low-speed acceleration. Close-quarters maneuverability hurt by wide turning circle, and to some testers, by steering effort that's too high. Good brake-pedal feel, stopping power.
QUIETNESS
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.2 |
Generally hushed. V6 produces coarse full-throttle growl, better muted in normal cruising. Some wind rush at highway speed. Tire thrum heard over grooves and coarse pavement.
CONTROLS
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.8 |
Gauges easy to see, clearly marked. Audio, climate switchgear takes time to decipher. Likewise look-alike steering-wheel audio/cruise controls. Low-mounted climate panel can force long look from road. Generous use of soft-touch surfaces, choice of real metal or wood trim, are upscale cues at this price level.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.6 |
Ample leg and head space for 6-footers. High seating position contributes to fine outward visibility. All models include tilt/telescope steering wheel, a driver-comfort plus. Firm, supportive seats a bit roomier than class norm.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
Adult-adequate head room, good toe space. Knee room tight with front seats more than halfway back. Seat firm, nicely contoured.
CARGO ROOM
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.5 |
Trunk usefully shaped, but too shallow for larger items, and budget-grade felt-type liner looks and feels cheap. Lid supports are nonintrusive struts. Decent in-cabin storage.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Milan has no substantive advantage over a comparably equipped Ford Fusion, which is the same car under the skin. Both are quite capable midsize sedans that merit consideration. We do believe Milan's $1100-$1200 price premium over its Ford cousin is justified by the Mercury's longer list of standard equipment and richer-looking interior appointments.
Total Score
| Premier V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 56 | 58.2 |
Total Score: 56
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