2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Review

Both the Mercury Milan and its twin the Ford Fusion have been updated for 2010. The updates include minor refinishing of exterior pieces and some other small changes. But the biggest news for 2010 is the addition of a hybrid model. Not just any hybrid version, but a stellar example of a hybrid power train.

Ford spent a lot of time and paid close attention to what the consumers wanted in a hybrid model and provided a great vehicle for the masses. The Mercury Milan Hybrid is of course similar in many ways to the Fusion Hybrid model. Most of the differences lie in a few minor exterior styling changes, a slightly more upscale interior, a higher price tag, an of course the Mercury name.

The Milan Hybrid offers a gasoline engine paired with electric motors and a battery system to provide outstanding fuel economy and strong performance. The system utilizes Ford 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission. Put it all together, and you get a vehicle with V6 performance, 41 mpg city mileage, a sold handling vehicle, and a reasonable price. Specifics about the Milan Hybrid are listed below.

Pricing: The Mercury Milan Hybrid is an upscale version of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and therefore carries a slightly higher price tag. While the Fusion Hybrid is available starting at $27,250, the Mercury Milan Hybrid model will set you back $27,500. Add in a few options and you will easily be around $33,000 The Milan Hybrid is near the top end in the Milan lineup of cars. There are more expensive Milans available, but the Milan Hybrid is a far cry from the pricing of a base Milan.

Specifications: When discussing any hybrid model, the main focus is always fuel economy and the Milan Hybrid delivers. It achieves 41 mile per gallon in city driving and 36 miles per gallon in highway driving. The numbers out gun the 4 cylinder version rated at 23 mpg city and 34 mpg highway and the V6 version rated at 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. On the performance side, the Hybrid model provides acceleration in line with the V6 model and vastly outperforms the 4 cylinder version.

Bottom Line: The Mercury Milan Hybrid is a solid performer in the mid size sedan class. Its exceptional fuel mileage and strong acceleration are pluses. The only minus is the elevated price tag. But if you factor in tax incentives for hybrid vehicles and fuel savings, the vehicle become a good buy and a great "green" choice.