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2008 Mercury Milan Performance Review

June 14, 2008

PERFORMANCE | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Engines are down on power and refinement
Edmunds

Available all-wheel-drive capabilities not found in the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry
Kelley Blue Book

Too frequently requires a heavy throttle application in routine driving
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Mercury Milan is offered with several powertrain combinations, combining either a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with manual or five-speed automatic transmissions or a sportier 3.0-liter six-cylinder with a six-speed automatic. With either combination, front- or all-wheel drive is available.

The Milan brings average performance with either engine option, though the 3.0-liter version provides an expected performance boost. Edmunds finds that "neither engine offers much off-the-line grunt.” While Kelley Blue Book agrees with the initial sentiment, noting a "moderate delay on initial acceleration," they also say that "the Milan is eager to pass or merge" once it gets going. ConsumerGuide provides further validation, writing that V-6-powered Mercury Milans "have good passing and merging power, even with the additional weight of AWD."

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com also approve of the transmission offerings on the 2008 Mercury Milan, with ConsumerGuide saying that "the smooth, responsive six-speed automatic makes the most of the available power." However, they lament the lack of a "manual-shift mode, which would be useful on hilly roads." Edmunds also wishes for a manual-shift option on the Milan, feeling that it would "make the car even more attractive to driving enthusiasts." Fuel economy varies across the powertrains on the Milan Mercury, but the EPA estimates 20/29 mpg for the 2.3-liter with a manual and 18/26 mpg with the 3.0-liter V-6.

The 2008 Mercury Milan is adept in corners, and many reviewers were surprised by the Milan's handling characteristics. Edmunds raves about the "responsive steering" and thinks the "the 2008 Mercury Milan is one of the sportier" vehicles in its class. ConsumerGuide also loves the car's road abilities, writing that the Milan possesses "good balance in turns with modest body lean" and finds that "AWD traction is a boon on slick road." When combined with the 2008 Milan's "stopping control and brake pedal feel" that Consumer Guide describes as "good," it all adds up to an impressive driving experience.

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercury Milan has average acceleration, but features very sporty handling, especially for a mid-size sedan.

PERFORMANCE | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Engines are down on power and refinementEdmundsAvailable all-wheel-drive capabilities not found in the Honda Accord or Toyota CamryKelley Blue BookToo frequently requires a heavy throttle application in routine drivingConsumerGuide The 2008 Mercury Milan is offered with several powertrain combinations, combining either a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with manual or five-speed automatic transmissions or a sportier 3.0-liter six-cylinder with a six-speed automatic. With either combination, front- or all-wheel drive is available. The Milan brings average performance with either engine option, though the 3.0-liter version provides an expected performance boost. Edmunds finds that "neither engine offers much off-the-line grunt.” While Kelley Blue Book agrees with the initial sentiment, noting a "moderate delay on initial acceleration," they also say that "the Milan is eager to pass or merge" once it gets going. ConsumerGuide provides further validation, writing that V-6-powered Mercury Milans "have good passing and merging power, even with the additional weight of AWD." Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com also approve of the transmission offerings on the 2008 Mercury Milan, with ConsumerGuide saying that "the smooth, responsive six-speed automatic makes the most of the available power." However, they lament the lack of a "manual-shift mode, which would be useful on hilly roads." Edmunds also wishes for a manual-shift option on the Milan, feeling that it would "make the car even more attractive to driving enthusiasts." Fuel economy varies across the powertrains on the Milan Mercury, but the EPA estimates 20/29 mpg for the 2.3-liter with a manual and 18/26 mpg with the 3.0-liter V-6. The 2008 Mercury Milan is adept in corners, and many reviewers were surprised by the Milan's handling characteristics. Edmunds raves about the "responsive steering" and thinks the "the 2008 Mercury Milan is one of the sportier" vehicles in its class. ConsumerGuide also loves the car's road abilities, writing that the Milan possesses "good balance in turns with modest body lean" and finds that "AWD traction is a boon on slick road." When combined with the 2008 Milan's "stopping control and brake pedal feel" that Consumer Guide describes as "good," it all adds up to an impressive driving experience. ConclusionThe 2008 Mercury Milan has average acceleration, but features very sporty handling, especially for a mid-size sedan.  2008 MERCURY MILAN STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Upscale styling both inside and out" Cars.com: "Leather upholstery is complemented by Satin Metallic or Wales Mahogany wood trim" Mother Proof: "Lacks some definition and character" The 2008 Mercury Milan features ...

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The Nissan Altima comes with a manual transmission option in four-cylinder versions, great handling, and a little more room than the Ford. Car shoppers want style, and the new Honda Accord has newly sharpened handling and a snappy shape, while the Toyota Camry is the more conservative choice in this class.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By DAVID SASSO #1, Posted: 8/18/2008

    cad manager

    I have a 2006 Milan premier and I love it. Not one problem in two years and 29,000 miles. I get 22 mpg in town and 29 on the highway. Very comfortable and beautiful car

  2. By Daniel Friel #2, Posted: 12/12/2008

    IF I'm killed !!!!

    I want to tell or hear from anyone who has had a problem with their 2008 Mercury Milan when they accellerated and were not able to stop the vehicle from slowing down.My wife,neice and I were out shopping at a busy mall with a lot of traffic in the area.We were at a stop,she floored the pedal to get out on to the highway in which direction we needed to go.As she reached about 50mph she let off the accellerator and the car would not slow down,she screamed at me that when she was apply the brakes, they were just real hard and would not work.By this time the car was now at 80mph and climbing.The car was wining real bad,and sounded like it couldn't shift into another gear. I finally looked at the up and coming traffic and was about to shift to neutral, the whole time my wife was pressing as hard as she could on the brakes. The car finally slowed down to about 50mph and then shifted into another gear and started acting normal. I've taking the car back to the dealer, which has had it for a week now, and they say that can't find nothing wrong. Can anybody please tell me what to do now,or I will be dead and you can read about me in the newspaper.

  3. By Chester #3, Posted: 1/10/2009

    In response to Daniel

    Daniel, what you're describing sounds like what happens when the floormats get moved around as you drive and cover your pedals. A similar thing happened to me when I was merging on the highway and it suddenly felt like the gas pedal wouldn't budge at all-I was stuck there about to crash and thinking it was my transmission! Does your car have floormats? Seriously, check them or just take them out for good!

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