The 2006
Mercury Milan is a new midsize sedan, and it's the best car Mercury has had for many years. Designed to compete with the
Toyota Camry and other midsize family cars, the Milan is based on the superb
Mazda 6 platform. It's smaller than the
Montego and will be Mercury's entry-level car from now on. It shares much in common with the new
Ford Fusion.
This Mercury has that "just right" look about it, and it's about time. It's one of the most stylish, contemporary Mercury sedans since the first one showed up in 1939. Perhaps it's not as adventurous in design as the 1957 Turnpike Cruiser with its cantilevered roof and power rear window.
But the new Milan is able to swallow and nestle at least four normal Americans inside, with more room here and there on the spec sheet than some very expensive cars. The interior is inviting and comfortable, the materials are very good, it's easy to use, and the detailing is better than average. We liked the contrast stitching in the seats. Fold-down rear seats add an extra measure of space and utility.