2011 Mercury Milan V6 Premier AWD Trim Overview

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).