2009 Mercury Milan V6

Gaining V6 power means losing your manual transmission in the 2009 Mercury Milan V6, although you’ll gain one gear with its six-speed automatic. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6, the Milan also offers traction control, a feature the I4 doesn’t include. Alloy wheels are a big visual upgrade, although they remain at the 16-inch size. The driver enjoys many standard features, including a tachometer, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, and a 6-way power bucket seat. The front buckets and the split-folding rear seat come in cloth upholstery, and a center console provides some storage. Everyone enjoys air conditioning and the satellite radio-ready CD/MP3 player, as well as power windows and door locks. Additional power features include heated power mirrors and remote keyless and keypad entry. Illuminated visor mirrors come standard, and you even get floormats.

Safety features for the 2009 Mercury Milan V6 include a theft-deterrent system, emergency inside trunklid release, a tire pressure monitor, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, and dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags.

By Michael Perkins