This midsize sedan is close to a clone of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and manages to avoid the shortcomings that make many other hybrid models, pretty poor. In fact, it is safe to say, Milan Hybrid offers a combination of respectable performance, excellent fuel economy, looks, spacious interior and a reasonable price that some of the other hybrids are not able to respond.
Milan Hybrid starts out as mostly a little 'better equipped Base Milan. This is a combination of four-cylinder gasoline engine with two Mercury battery electric motor / generator and continuously variable transmission (CVT). EPA expects to get 41 mpg city and 36 highway mpg for this transmission, which is significantly better than the numbers published by other competitors in the midsize sedan class Milan.
As with regular in Milan, the hybrid also has a spacious cabin, well finished loaded with luxury features reflective. Highlights of these are dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking assistance system and an excellent Ford Sync multimedia voice control. The starter does not suffer from the space occupied by the battery, but there is still enough room for a good amount of luggage or equipment.
As for hybrids, we firmly believe twins Fusion / Milan Hybrid and Toyota Prius. The same goes for the Nissan Altima Hybrid, but not sold in 50 states. The jury is still out on the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, but the rest of the hybrids on the market - including the Honda Insight and the Toyota Camry Hybrid - it's less fun to drive, not as a fuel, far from elegant or as a combination of these.
So if you want a green car that does not sacrifice style, performance and comfort, it's worth the time to watch the 2011 Mercury Milan Hybrid, before it becomes history.
The 2011 Mercury Milan is available in two basic flavors: the base model, which starts at $ 22,025, and the first level, which starts at $ 25 165. The base model offers a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder as its main energy source. This provides power to the wheels through a manual or automatic transmission. The powertrain is reasonably effective, and the combination of engine and transmission can occur up to 22 miles per gallon in the city and up to 29 miles per gallon on the highway. With the base model of the Mercury Milan, also have an MP3 player side and curtain airbags, satellite radio control, stability and traction, and options to add additional features such as an auxiliary input for iPod and wireless connectivity Bluetooth.
If you have more money in hand, you can choose the level Premier 2011 Mercury Milan, which starts at $ 25 165. For that price, you can get the standard 2.5-liter comes with the base model, or you can opt for the 3.0 V6 engine power and performance liters, but the larger engine will also add more than the amount of money you pay for the vehicle. However, depending on engine choice, you could see an increase in mileage of 23 mpg in the city of up to 33 miles per gallon on the highway. You also get all-wheel drive options and options of Bluetooth and iPod input. DVD player and navigation system as options.
