2010 Mercury Milan
The 2010 Mercury Milan, available at Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL is more fuel efficient, stylish and feature-packed than its predecessor. It receives assertive new exterior styling, more powerful and frugal engines. Plus, a killer 390-watt, sound system is available, too.
Styling changes to the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL required little movement of sheet metal and addition of plastic, but the result is significant. The front of the car was pulled down and forward to help give it a wider, sportier look. These changes, plus the addition of under-body panels, provide function as well as form as they serve to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Also, the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL gets bi-functional halogen headlights and a new grille and fascias.
Inside, the 2010 Mercury Milan, available at Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL receives metallic finishes on the instrument panel and door. The steering wheel is leather wrapped and padded armrests will ease long drives. The seats receive more side support and contrasting stitching.
When equipped with AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's coveted Top Safety Pick Award. Also, the 2010 Milan earned the government's five-star rating – the highest available – in front driver and passenger impact tests and rollover testing for the all-wheel-drive model. It received four out of five stars for side passenger impact. The front-wheel-drive model also received four out of five stars in rollover testing. Electronic stability control and four-wheel, anti-lock brakes are now standard. Side curtain airbags, designed to help prevent head injuries for both front and rear outboard passengers, are standard.
The 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL is available in three trim levels: Milan, Milan Premier and the Milan Hybrid. One of the features of the Premier is 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.
The 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL has two revised and more fuel-efficient engines. The previous 2.3-liter four-cylinder grows to 2.5 liters. The 3.0-liter V6 is retained but significantly enhanced. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL equipped with a 2.5-liter engine gets an EPA estimated 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 31 mpg on the highway. Mercury says the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder with automatic transmission gets about 34 mpg on the highway test. When equipped with the FFV 3.0-liter V6 and an automatic transmission the 2010 Milan gets 18 mpg in the city test and 27 mph on the highway. All-wheel-drive versions recorded 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway for 2010 models.
Compared to the previous 2.3-liter, the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 15 more horsepower and 16 additional pounds-feet of torque for totals of 175 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The four-cylinder previously came with either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. Now the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL has six-speed versions of each. The additional gears help produce good acceleration to merge into traffic and excellent highway fuel mileage. The updated 3.0-liter V6 engine gets 19 more horsepower, to 240, and 17 more pound-feet of torque, to 222. The 3.0 is now flex fuel or E85 capable: Running 85 percent ethanol boosts horsepower to 250. Not long ago, those were great numbers for a sporty V8. For those who regularly encounter deep snow, the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL is available with all-wheel drive when equipped with the 3.0-liter FFV V6 engine.
To improve handling, ride comfort and steering feel, Mercury revised and retuned Milan's suspension, front and rear. To reduce wind and road noise, the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL gets new carpet, an acoustic windshield, thicker front door glass, thicker hood insulation, and sound-deadening materials in the doors, trunk and headliner. New door seal gaskets help keep outside noise outside.
An available feature that may help prevent a parking lot fender bender is the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert. This radar-based system can help warn drivers when its sensors detect a vehicle in a blind spot when changing lanes, or a vehicle approaching from either side when backing out of a parking space.
The popular SYNC voice-activated entertainment system, compatible with most Bluetooth – enabled cell phones and MP3 capable devices is an available feature. Standard sound system features a single CD changer, six speakers and an audio input jack. Available in the 2010 Mercury Milan from Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL is a Sony surround sound system that boasts a whopping 390 watts and 12 speakers.
The 2010 Mercury Milan, available at Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL is sporty, economical, reliable, safe, feature-packed and affordable. What more could you want from a mid-size sedan?
For details or to schedule a test drive of the 2010 Mercury Milan, contact Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine, FL today and discover why Bozard Ford Lincoln Mercury continues to be the leader in new car and used car sales serving St. Augustine, Orange Park, Daytona, Palatka and the greater Jacksonville, Florida area.
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