The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a notable exception, though Ford's decision to drop the entire Mercury brand means it won't be available much longer.
The Milan Hybrid essentially starts out as a slightly better-equipped base Milan. As with the regular Milan, the Hybrid also boasts a spacious, well-finished cabin loaded with thoughtful luxury features. Highlights of the latter include dual-zone automatic climate control, rear park assist and Ford's superb Sync multimedia voice control system. As far as hybrids go, we think pretty highly of the Fusion/Milan Hybrid twins and the Toyota Prius. The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid comes in a single trim level. The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 156 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 41 mpg city/36 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined.
The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and rear parking sensors. At our test track, the Milan's twin, the Fusion Hybrid, stopped from 60 mph in a tidy 126 feet, which is the best distance we've recorded among non-luxury hybrid cars.
The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybridhas earned very good scores in government crash tests, with a perfect five stars for frontal impacts.
We can comfortably say that the "2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid" is one of the most enjoyable hybrid sedans to drive. In fact, only its Ford Fusion Hybrid sibling and the Nissan Altima Hybrid, which is only sold in nine states, even come close. Decent acceleration, at least by hybrid standards, is the icing on the cake.
The design of the hybrid system also puts many of its competitors to shame.
The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid gets new standard one-touch power front windows and an outside mirror with an integrated blind-spot surface. The Milan Hybrid essentially starts out as a slightly better-equipped base Milan. The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid comes in a single trim level. The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 156 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. The city number is a full 10 mpg better than the Camry Hybrid’s, although it’s 10 mpg shy of the Prius.
The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and rear parking sensors. The 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid is one of the most enjoyable hybrid sedans to drive.
The Milan Hybrid is mechanically and cosmetically similar to the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Inside, the Milan Hybrid is well-equipped when compared to other affordable hybrid cars. For added green street cred, the Milan Hybrid's seats are largely manufactured from recycled materials. View more 2011 Mercury Milan photos.
Many reviewers have praised the Milan Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid for their seamless engine performance. Review full 2011 Mercury Milan specifications.
Standard features available on the Mercury Milan Hybrid include anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, six airbags and rear parking sensors. Available options include a rearview camera and blind-spot warning system. In government crash tests, the Milan Hybrid earned a best-possible five-star rating in front-impact and side impact categories for front-seat passengers.
Base MSRP for the 2011 Milan Hybrid comes in at $28,345. Notable options include leather seats, heated front seats, navigation system and 12-speaker premium stereo.
