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2009 Mercury Milan Safety Review

February 21, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility
ConsumerGuide

Five stars, frontal crash; five stars, side driver impact; four stars, side rear impact
NHTSA

Good, frontal offset and side impact tests
IIHS

Buyers of mid-size sedans consider safety as one of their primary purchase reasons.  The Mercury Milan satisfies those needs and with optional stability control for 2009 is on par with its competitive set.

In independent crash testing, the 2009 Mercury Milan performs very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Milan Mercury five out of five stars for most of its tests, and four out of five for side rear impact collisions. Seconding these outstanding crash-test ratings is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which gives the Mercury Milan its highest rating, Good, for both frontal offset and side impact tests.

Solid crash-test ratings are not the only thing consumers look for when it comes to occupant safety, and the 2009 Mercury Milan accordingly offers a variety of safety features. Cars.com lists the standard safety features as including "side-impact and side curtain airbags," along with standard "antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution." Kelley Blue Book adds that "an active perimeter alarm" alerts the driver to obstacles around the car during parking and reversing is optional on the Milan.

In terms of daily driving, ConsumerGuide remarks that "the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility" on the Mercury Milan, an attribute that will certainly aid in merging and highway situations.

Conclusion

Good crash-test scores and a full roster of safety features (though some optional) amount to an impressive package in the 2009 Mercury Milan.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibilityConsumerGuideFive stars, frontal crash; five stars, side driver impact; four stars, side rear impactNHTSAGood, frontal offset and side impact testsIIHS Buyers of mid-size sedans consider safety as one of their primary purchase reasons.  The Mercury Milan satisfies those needs and with optional stability control for 2009 is on par with its competitive set. In independent crash testing, the 2009 Mercury Milan performs very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Milan Mercury five out of five stars for most of its tests, and four out of five for side rear impact collisions. Seconding these outstanding crash-test ratings is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which gives the Mercury Milan its highest rating, Good, for both frontal offset and side impact tests. Solid crash-test ratings are not the only thing consumers look for when it comes to occupant safety, and the 2009 Mercury Milan accordingly offers a variety of safety features. Cars.com lists the standard safety features as including "side-impact and side curtain airbags," along with standard "antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution." Kelley Blue Book adds that "an active perimeter alarm" alerts the driver to obstacles around the car during parking and reversing is optional on the Milan. In terms of daily driving, ConsumerGuide remarks that "the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility" on the Mercury Milan, an attribute that will certainly aid in merging and highway situations. ConclusionGood crash-test scores and a full roster of safety features (though some optional) amount to an impressive package in the 2009 Mercury Milan.  2009 MERCURY MILAN STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a clean, modestly-adorned overall appearance" Edmunds.com: "sporty midsize family sedan with styling that doesn't get lost in the crowd" Consumer Guide: "Milans have a more upscale look when compared to Fusion and even the ...

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Other Choices:

Like the Mercury Milan, the Nissan Altima comes with a manual transmission option in four-cylinder versions and offers great handling.  It may have a little more room than the Ford but doesn’t offer an all-wheel-drive option. Sedan shoppers that want room and style should check out the new Honda Accord with its sharpened handling and a huge interior. The Toyota Camry is the more conservative choice in this class but also comes with a Hybrid powertrain. The Chrysler Sebring is also a competitor to the Milan; from a distance, the Sebring looks like a worthy rival—and its feature list is better than the Milan's—but its interior is disappointing, and up close, chintzy materials, coarse powertrains, and an unremarkable driving experience leave TheCarConnection.com little to recommend over the well-rounded Milan.

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