2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
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The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a must see and drive vehicle if you are in the market for a new hybrid sedan. From its elegant interior to its superlative styling this new Milan is an exciting addition to the Mercury lineup. The hybrid technology in this Mercury helps to deliver a unique driving experience and a high MPG rating for a midsize vehicle helps with today’s sky-high fuel prices. I think that Mercury has really hit a home run with the Milan Hybrid.My test drive had a navigation system and Sync. The Milan Hybrid has a unique luminescent instrument cluster, with an up-to-date safety technology built right to enhance the driving experience.
Driving Experience
For a hybrid, the Milan is quick off the line and I thoroughly enjoyed its driving dynamic. Handling was responsive to every hairpin turn attempted. During stop and go traffic, the transition from gas to electric motor was effortless and hardly noticeable. Acceleration was impressive.
The Milan Hybrid’s instrument panel is a unique LED display, showing lots of useful information including indicators, which help you, achieve optimal fuel efficiency.
My test vehicle also came with a blind spot monitoring system, which worked very well. Warning lights in the side view mirrors light up indicating a car is in your blind spot. The system includes a monitor for backing up, also.
The best part was filling up the tank and finding that for a full week I averaged 38MPG combined city and highway driving. You should have seen the smile on my face!
Safety
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
• Side-impact protection system-inc: dual stage driver & front passenger air bags, 1st & 2nd row side curtain air bags
• Passenger side occupant classification sensor for air bags
• Driver & front passenger side curtain air bags
• Personal Safety System-inc: safety belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractor driver seat positioning sensor, and crash severity sensor, front Belt Minder
• Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for child safety seats
• Rear door child safety locks
• Internal emergency trunk release
Under the Hood
The motor in the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a remarkable piece of engineering that produces 41MPG City & 36 MPG Highway. Propelling the Milan Hybrid at low speeds is a nickel metal-hydride battery pack, which is recharged through the regenerative braking system. The hybrid engine is mated to a CVT transmission, providing smooth acceleration, quite capable of handling all speeds and conditions. The engine/motor/transmission combination performed extremely well during my test.
Inside
The Milan I test drove was equipped with Sync and Sirius Travel Link. With Sync you are able to pair your Bluetooth phone to the vehicle to make hands-free calls. The Milan Hybrid also has a USB port. I was able to play any artist I had stored on my IPhone through the Sync System.
The Sirius Travel Link shows traffic congestion in proximity to your location, which gives you the opportunity to avoid problem areas. This system also shows weather conditions in areas that you are navigating to. Another great feature for the Sync technology is the 911 Assist, a feature that automatically dials 911 and send an automated message if the car detects a crash.
The navigation system has a large display and is easy to operate. The system lets you use voice commands with the Sirius satellite radio, as well, letting you ask for channels by name or number.
The Sony audio system has a great sound, which I thoroughly enjoyed during the course of my test drive.
My Milan Hybrid was equipped with a rear-view camera and a blind-spot warning system. The rear-view camera and sonar warns you prior to you hitting objects.
I found the blind spot monitoring system invaluable in driving and backing out of parking spaces in parking lots.
The leather seats were luxurious, comfortable and had the optional heated function for cold weather climates.
Outside
My Milan Hybrid was painted in a beautiful color called Atlantis Green Metallic. The exterior styling is more conservative than its counter part Ford Fusion, but subtle treatments like the waterfall grill identify this vehicle as pure Mercury. Exterior features of the Milan Hybrid include larger waterfall grille, new headlights, new taillight lenses, and cleaner fascia design. For the 4-cylinder model, the Milan gets two exhaust outlets mounted on the right side. For the V-6, the Milan presents dual exhaust with chrome accented exhaust tips.
Summary
The bottom line is if you are in the market for a Hybrid you should take the time to look at the Mercury Milan. It has style, great mileage and all the high-tech amenities you could ever want. The Milan Hybrid is comfortable, economical and fun to drive.
The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid’s base price is $27,500, and maxes out with all options at $33,735.
Specifications
Length (in.) 189
Width (in.) 72.2
Height (in.) 56.9
Wheelbase (in.) 107.4
Curb weight (lbs.) 3,720
Front headroom (in.) 38.7
Rear headroom (in.) 37.8
Front shoulder room (in.) 57.4
Rear shoulder room (in.) 56.5
Front hip room (in.) 54
Rear hip room (in.) 53.3
Front legroom (in.) 42.3
Rear legroom (in.) 36.7
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) 11.8
Max cargo capacity (cu. ft.) 11.8
Standard seating (Passengers) 5
Cup holders Front, Rear
Drive system, standard FWD
Turning circle diameter (ft.) 20
Base engine size 2.5L
Engine type I-4
Engine output (horsepower) 156
Engine torque (lb.-ft.) 136
Transmission, standard 2-spd CVT
Traction Control No
Electronic Stability Control No
Side airbags Front
Curtain airbags Front and rear
EPA fuel economy (city mpg) 41
EPA fuel economy (highway mpg) 36
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) 17.5
Fuel type Gasoline hybrid
Basic warranty 3 Years/36,000 miles
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