2006 Mercury Montego: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

A navigation system and DVD entertainment are new options for Mercury's version of the Ford Five Hundred. Montego has a 203-hp V6 engine. It comes in Luxury and Premier models, both with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Front-drive versions have a 6-speed automatic transmission. AWD versions have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. Traction control is standard on Premier, a no-cost option on front-drive Luxury models. No antiskid system is available. The Safety Package option includes front torso side airbags and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. Xenon headlamps are standard, as are a fold-flat right-front seatback and split folding rear seatbacks. Leather upholstery and power-adjustable pedals are standard on Premier, optional for Luxury. The newly optional navigation system is exclusive to Premier, while DVD entertainment is available for both models. A sunroof and rear obstacle detection are optional. Montego's performance and accommodations mirror those of comparably equipped Five Hundreds.

COMPETITION

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