Mercury is targeting a much younger buyer these days. The new 2006 Mercury Milan aims to bring buyers between 26 and 39 into showrooms. The Milan is powered by your choice between two engines. The smaller of the two is a 2.3-liter inline four cylinder that produces 160 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. of torque. This motor is equipped with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. Choosing the larger 3.0-liter V6 engine gets you 210 horsepower, 200 lb.-ft. of torque, and a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Only time will tell if Mercury’s plan to entice younger buyers with the Milan will work, but since it’s a rebadged version of the excellent Ford Fusion, chances are good.
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