The instantly recognizable Mercury grille is precisely set between wide headlamps that wrap up over the sharply creased front fenders. A satin-aluminum finish adorns the grille, Mercury badges and lower front fascia trim. This creates visual jewelry that emphasizes the distinctive, clean design. The bright chrome belt line visually stretches the car to highlight its length.

The bodysides are clean and chiseled, allowing the car's length and its large and uniquely designed wheels to establish a strong visual profile. In rear view, Milan features standard light-emitting diode (LED) taillamps that send a clear signal of the car's technical precision. Shortly after the 2007 model year launches, Milan will offer a new optional rear spoiler, which aids aerodynamics and adds a touch of sport to the vehicle's body.

Milan brings a fresh flair to the interior design of midsize cars by carrying the exterior's modernity and clean surfaces through to the cabin. Mercury's hallmarks of upscale, quality materials, satin-aluminum finishes and a passionate attention to detail provide a dramatic departure from vanilla midsize sedans.

The engineering team's relentless pursuit of a quiet cabin reinforces the premium design precision and craftsmanship. Advanced aerodynamics computer modeling, a solid structure and strategic use of sound-deadening materials helped reduce noise, vibration and harshness to continue driving customer satisfaction long after first impressions subside.

Milan uses upgraded materials throughout its interior, such as leather trimmed seats and either satin-aluminum or Wales Mahogany wood-trim finishes. One element that sets Milan apart from most midsize sedans is the availability of two-tone leather seating surfaces with contrast stitching. Two new options, SIRIUS satellite radio and a DVD-based navigation system, offer an added touch of luxury.

However, in this category, form cannot detract from function. Milan customers want a car that's stylish and stands out from the masses. Yet they need a real car with people and cargo capacity. Milan offers them a unique choice that's responsible and rewarding.

As such, Milan interior designers and engineers worked closely to ensure comfort and ease of use in the front and back seats. Extending the rear door toward the C-pillar provides easy access for taller rear-seat passengers and helps keep them from hitting their feet on the back of the front seats.

In addition to carrying people in comfort, Milan has easy-to-use and flexible storage spaces. Its roomy, 15.8-cubic-foot trunk boasts a flat load floor and low liftover height, as well as compact decklid hinges that won't crush boxes or groceries.

What's more, the rear seats feature a standard 60/40-split and fold-flat function with spring assist, allowing pass-through access to handle extra-long items and provide best-in-class storage space. For 2007, Milan is equipped with a standard fold-down, front-passenger seat to accommodate extra-long cargo.


Mercury Milan Powertrain and Chassis

The 2007 Milan's AWD system is tuned with an emphasis on driving performance while also offering confident all-weather driving. The system continuously monitors vehicle speed, throttle input and steering angle to seamlessly deliver torque to the appropriate wheel even before wheel slippage occurs. The system also helps eliminate torque steer and helps balance the vehicle when cornering.

Milan rides on a sophisticated short- and long-arm front suspension that features double ball-joint lower control arms and coil-over shocks.

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