Even though it’s the base trim of the Milan lineup, the 2011 Mercury Milan I4 hardly skimps on standard amenities, safety, or options. This snazzy-looking, five-passenger midsize sedan is delivered with 16-inch alloy wheels, premium cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, digital-keypad power door locks, one-touch power windows, heated power mirrors, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, and a single-CD player with six speakers, as well as leather and simulated alloy dash and steering wheel accents. Options, meanwhile, include a power sunroof, Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, Ford’s highly-touted SYNC system, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
Safety-wise, the 2011 Milan I4 features standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, remote anti-theft alarm, and a post-collision safety system. Optional safety equipment includes front fog/driving lights and a reverse sensor system.
Power for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Milan I4 comes in the form of a variable-valve-timed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that’s managed by a standard six-speed manual transmission. This combination puts out 175 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque at an eminently acceptable 22/29 mpg.