2011 Mercury Milan Trims and Specs

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.

The high end of the Milan lineup is represented by the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Mercury Milan I4 Premier midsize five-passenger sedan. Adding such optional appearance, comfort, and convenience features as a power moonroof, 12-speaker, 390-watt Sony premium audio system, rear-view camera, upgraded 18-inch aluminum wheels, and voice-activated DVD navigation complements such standard I4 Premier amenities as 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-trimmed upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, power accessories, including heated outside mirrors and one-touch power windows all around, cruise control, universal remote garage door opener, SYNC technology, dual-zone climate control, and Bluetooth hands-free communications technology.

Standard safety features for the 2011 Milan I4 Premier, meantime, include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, remote anti-theft alarm, a post-collision safety system, front fog/driving lights, and SYNC collision and airbag deployment notification. Ford’s blind-spot information system (BLIS) and rear alert sensors are optional safety features.

Standard power for the 2011 Milan I4 Premier comes from a 175-hp, 172-lb-ft/torque, variable-valve-timed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that combines with the standard six-speed automatic transmission for an estimated 23/33 mpg. If, however, a bit more oomph is desired, the I4 Premier is also available with a 3.0-liter, 240-hp, 223-lb-ft/torque Flex Fuel V6 powerplant and six-speed auto-manual transmission, but this option makes it a V6 Premier. The six-banger is estimated to get an average of some 22 mpg.

All-wheel drive (AWD) and a standard V6 powerplant distinguish the 2011 Mercury Milan V6 Premier AWD from its more plebian siblings. This midsize five-passenger sedan is powered by a standard 3.0-liter Flex Fuel V6 engine that, when matched with the standard six-speed auto-manual transmission, puts out 240 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. Estimated mileage for the V6 Premier AWD is estimated at 18/26 mpg.

The 2011 Milan V6 Premier AWD uses a mechanical center-mounted limited-slip differential to toss power to all four wheels, all the time. As with every full-time AWD automobile, the V6 Premier AWD is not meant to be taken off-road, but it will provide a significantly less worrisome commute on slick roads. Standard appearance and cabin amenities, meanwhile, include 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, power accessories, including digital keypad door locks and heated mirrors, telescoping tilt-wheel steering with mounted cruise and audio controls, dual-zone climate control, universal remote garage door opener, SYNC/Bluetooth hands-free communications, voice directions, and audio adjustment, a single-CD player with six speakers, and satellite radio.

For 2011, the Milan V6 Premier AWD comes with such standard safety features as four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, SYNC safety communications and notifications, remote anti-theft alarm, MyKey programmable speed and volume limiting, remote anti-theft alarm, front fog/driving lights, and a post-collision safety system. Safety options include reverse alert sensors and Ford’s blind-spot information system (BLIS).