2008 Mercury Milan Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$18,725 to $25,530

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4.5

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Take the excellent Mazda 6 platform and add Mercury's sense of upscale styling and you have the Mercury Milan. The Milan, Ford Focus, and Lincoln MKZ are siblings, but in terms of sheet metal they only share the doors. In order to set itself further apart, Mercury mixes in its own sense of styling, generous standard equipment features, and upscale appointments.

Two engines are offered, the 2.3-liter 160-hp I4 and the 3.0-liter 221-hp V6. The four cylinder comes with a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The V6 pairs only with a Japanese Aisin six-speed automatic, which helps its fuel economy and power output. Both engines run on regular fuel. The I4 achieves 23/31 mpg and the V6 gets 20/28. Most reviewers preferred the latter for its better acceleration, but when pushed there isn't much in reserve. In 2007, an all-wheel drive system was added to the lineup.

Standard features abound with ABS, side-impact and side curtain airbags, air conditioning, a premium audio system, six-way power driver's seat, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, anti-theft system, remote keyless entry and the list goes on as Mercury tries harder. Traction control comes standard on V6 models.

The Milan seats four comfortably in a well detailed cabin. The seats are available in leather with contrast stitching and there is a lot of satin-finish and patterned aluminum trim. Or, if you're not into metals, Wales Mahogany comes as a no charge option. The rear seats fold in a 60/40 split opening a large cargo space with the 15.8 cubic feet in the trunk plus 46 cubic feet behind the front seats - those are station wagon proportions. The seats are quite comfortable and roomy. Storage binds are plentiful and include several of those sacred cup holders - one even fits a Big Gulp cup.

The Milan's Mazda 6 platform features a sophisticated suspension system that soaks up the worst bumps, limits body roll, and provides for an overall smooth, quiet ride. Safety standards are high with the Milan receiving the highest individual rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal and side impact crash testing along with other safety awards.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2008 Mercury Milan

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by Anonymous
Jul 24, 2024
It’s been a great car so far and a good value. I don’t think it’s missing anything Jul 24, 2024
by Anonymous
Apr 17, 2022
had one once great looking car,& super nice to drive ,good on gas ,& fun Apr 17, 2022
by Robin R
Jan 25, 2021
I liked the style of the car it was larger than a lot of cars but not too large.. I liked the look of the inside it was loaded. I was sorry to see it sold before I had a chance to see it!Jan 25, 2021

2008 Mercury Milan Pricing

Original MSRP
$18,725 to $25,530
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 6 · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.39

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.39

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: 6 · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: 6 · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.46

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.46

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

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