2007 Mercury Milan Exterior Review [ 2008 ]
Mercury Milan Exterior Review
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," while Edmunds adds, "There are some undeniable European -- maybe even Italian -- elements to its taillights, badging and rear-quarter panels." The Car Connection, on the other hand, asserts, "What we have here is a Ford Fusion with a different front bumper, a new grille and hood as well as a reworked rump."
According to Mercury, the 2007 Milan's exterior body-styling is inspired by the look of large modern cities. This likely explains what Kelley Blue Book describes as its "gentle curves as well as body lines that could be called 'chiseled.'" The Auto Channel adds, "Bodywork that rises toward the rear, and a high rear deck, give a suggestion of performance, with European-style elegance from just the right touch of chrome trim." While some auto reviewers, like Edmunds, focus heavily on the fact that the Milan is built from the basic structure of a Ford Fusion, they also assert that it "sets itself apart."
Exterior Trims
I-4 Milan
Standard exterior features on the I-4 Milan include solar tinted glass; power-adjustable heated rearview mirrors; halogen headlights, and 16-inch, seven-spoke steel wheel covers. Optional features include a power moon roof; rear spoiler, and 16-inch, nine-spoke aluminum wheels.
Available for this trim-level is the Mercury Milan's "Appearance Package" -- which includes a rear spoiler, fog lamps, 17-inch wheels with painted pockets, a leather wrapped steering wheel with Ice Blue stitching, Ice Blue Alcantara® Suede seat inserts and door trim, as well as Ice Blue contrast stitching on the seats and front console.
V-6 Milan
With the exception of standard 16-inch, nine-spoke aluminum wheels and optional dual chrome-tipped exhaust pipes, the V-6 Milan's exterior features are similar to the I-4 Milan. Also available for this trim-level is the 2007 Mercury Milan's "Appearance Package."
I-4 Premier
Additional standard exterior features on the I-4 Premier include automatic headlamps; fog lamps; power-adjustable heated sideview mirrors with Security Approach Lamps, and 17-inch, 14-spoke machined-aluminum wheels.
V-6 Premier
With the exception of an optional dual chrome-tipped exhaust, the V-6 Premier's exterior features are similar to the I-4 Premier. Every AWD V-6 Premier comes standard with 17 x 7.5-inch, 14-spoke machined-aluminum wheels -- which CNET claims "play their part in the nice exterior appearance."
