2008 Mercury Milan: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 Mercury Milan gets a few new features. Milan shares its basic design with the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. It offers Base and uplevel Premier models, both available with a 160-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 221-hp 3.0-liter V6. The 4-cylinder comes with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. V6 versions use a 6-speed automatic. All Milans are front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is available on V6 models. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Newly available features include rear obstacle detection and Ford's Sync voice-activated control for cell phones and MP3 players. Milan's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Fusions.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.

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