2007 Mercury Milan [ 2008 ]
Mercury Milan
Overall Score - 8.4 (Very Good)
The Milan delivers one of the best combinations of handling, interior room and style in its class. Its drawbacks include a relatively weak engine lineup and a lack of stability control technology.
Reviewers generally assess the 2007 Mercury Milan as offering solid handling, plenty of interior room, abundant crash protection features and good predicted reliability. Nevertheless, weak engine options, an inconsistent transmission and the lack of dynamic stability control detract from its overall appeal.
In addition to the well-received ride and handling, on balance the Milan is seen as well-styled, with smooth, sophisticated lines and a reasonable degree of character. Edmunds asserts, "Add up the Milan's rewarding dynamics, sophisticated looks and below-average-with-a-V6 price and there's no denying that it is a serious contender among the midsize players." Cars.com describes it as "competent and capable in nearly every area, and sensible overall." Adds the Detroit News, "And they've done it at a pretty attractive price that's right on top of its two chief competitors in the class, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry ... " While Kelley Blue Book praises the Milan for a design that "should appeal to fashion-conscious buyers who want to look good but don't want to spend a fortune doing so," the Washington Post argues that the Milan offers "nothing" more than what its corporate sister, the Ford Fusion, already does. Others disagree, pointing to the Milan's distinctive modern styling.
All this praise, however, doesn't necessarily translate over into the realm of value. Despite being dubbed a Consumer Guide "Recommended" vehicle, reviewers argue that when compared to it's rivals, the Milan doesn't really stand out all that much. In fact, IntelliChoice gives the 2007 Mercury Milan a rating of "poor," for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared to other vehicles in its class. Edmunds asserts, "It's also a bit more expensive than the Fusion, so ultimately your buying decision will come down to how much you like the Mercury's styling."
The Milan is available in two trim-levels: the base Milan and the Premier. Each is available with either I4 or V6 engines.
Milan Performance - 6.9 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Mercury Milan is praised for having good fuel economy, a solid braking system and impressive handling. Still, sluggish acceleration and a shifty transmission detract from its overall performance. "Handling is a Milan strong point," says Edmunds. continue
Milan Exterior - 8.0 (Very Good)
While some reviewers only see the Milan as a a Mercury-styled Ford Fusion, most are impressed with the Milan's Euro-look. The Detroit News says it has a "tasteful and sophisticated exterior." continue
Milan Interior - 7.2 (Good)
The Milan's five-passenger interior cabin is widely praised for being attractive, spacious, and for offering ample cargo room, though many believe the interior is better suited to four adults. "Mercury designers wanted the cabin to reflect the trendy, IKEA-furnished living environments of today's young professionals," says Edmunds. continue
Milan Safety - 8.6 (Very Good)
While reviewers are impressed with the long list of standard crash protection features on the 2007 Milan, they're also a bit disappointed with its lack of available accident avoidance systems. Nevertheless, government crash test ratings are confidence inspiring. continue
Milan Reliability - 10.0 (Excellent)
The 2007 Mercury Milan reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2007 Milan is protected by Mercury's new vehicle limited warranty for three years or 36,000 miles. continue