Overview & Reviews

For the most part, the pickings in the midsize hybrid sedan segment were fairly mundane. Although it was only produced for two years (until the Mercury brand's scheduled demise in 2011), the Mercury Milan Hybrid offered a different take with its classy styling and inviting cabin.

As with its twin, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Milan Hybrid offered impressive fuel economy, with almost 40 mpg according to the EPA's combined rating. The Milan Hybrid also delivered an unusually lively experience behind the wheel. If you're shopping for a used hybrid-powered sedan, the Mercury should definitely be near the top of your list. Its combination of solid driving dynamics and superior fuel economy makes it easy to recommend.

Most Recent Mercury Milan Hybrid
The Mercury Milan Hybrid debuted for the 2010 model year and was produced essentially unchanged for just one additional year until the Mercury brand's demise for 2011. In typical Mercury fashion, the Milan Hybrid was a slightly upscale twin to a Ford -- in this case the Fusion Hybrid. As such, it employed a 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack to produce 191 horsepower. The power was sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Along with a fuel mileage estimate of 39 mpg in combined driving, the Milan Hybrid had the ability under low load conditions to propel itself to nearly 50 mph under battery power alone.

The handsome cabin boasted quality materials and a wealth of standard features that included 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power front seats, eco-friendly cloth upholstery, the Sync electronics interface system (includes Bluetooth and an iPod interface) and a six-speaker stereo (with a CD/MP3 changer, auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio). Options included a rearview camera, a sunroof and a navigation system.

In reviews, we were pleasantly surprised by the Mercury Milan Hybrid's well-sorted chassis. It's not a sport sedan, but is more athletic than one would expect a hybrid sedan to be. Yes, you'll still get better mileage out of cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. But the Milan's superior driving dynamics and more welcoming cabin make this a smart dark horse choice for savvy used hybrid shoppers.

User Reviews:

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  2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By Dave Hansen - September 8 - 12:00 pm

  I bought this car because I need a vehicle towable behind my motorhome. Ive been looking for 3 years for a car with all the features Ive grown accustomed to. This one has it all. Its beautiful, platinum white tricoat, great looking interior, sync with nav, great handling, comfortable. Ive always been a GM person, but they couldnt sell me anything like this car. The average mpg displayed is 39.9 for 1150 miles. All short trips and fast freeway runs. I havent yet been able to verify this number with fuel used.

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  pleasantly surprised. GO USA - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By drj - June 3 - 8:46 pm

  a new age has dawned. thought about new lexus 250 hs hybrid. got milan loaded.

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  Outstanding Performance - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By Wayne - March 30 - 9:00 pm

  The Mercury Milan Hybrid has proven to be every thing I had hoped for. The hybrid system is working flawlessly and I am getting around 39 mpg with a combination of highway/city driving. The handling is excellent, plenty of power and a pleasure to drive. Road noise is minimal. The blind spot detector is fantastic. It took several days of driving before I got the technique of putting it into electric mode whenever speeds are below 47 mph. Now it is just second nature. The interior is well done and the seats quite comfortable. The voice activated Sync works very well.

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  Concerns due to breakdown - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By Mac - October 15 - 3:03 pm

  This is a nice car but unfortunately left us stranded after running well when we stopped for a snack. It would not start and gave us various error messages.

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  The Lone Star in my Texas Garage - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By pregomio - August 12 - 6:06 am

  Got the car fully loaded except for DVD player who needs it, had remote start added by Mercury dealer who did not install the antenna so drove it a years till I had it serviced at a Ford Dealer nearer my home who fixed problem beware WestPoint Lincoln/Mercury dealership in Houston, TX, the car is great the dealership needs to be looked at by Ford or HPD bunko squad. I will not go near the place again for anything!

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  Need more cars like this! - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By gr1nst3r - June 11 - 2:03 pm

  I bought this car because a) I wanted a 30+ MPG hybrid with leather seats & moonroof b) in bad economic times, I wanted to buy american c) I wanted to tell these american car makers what they are doing right (MHO). If this is you, this car is it! This is not a sports car but rather a smooth cuiser. It has plenty of power for me when I want it. I happen to like the Mercury stying. This car is loaded with terrific technology. Unless I gun it, I have to check the dash to see if the engine is running - its seamless. Im getting 38MPG combined, 48-50 on my 15 mi trip to work if I take the back roads. Ill get 600 mi/tank. This while sacrificing nothing.

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  Great Car, the right decision!!! - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By MB - April 3 - 11:40 pm

  Had a 2007 Lincoln MKZ that my wife hated, poor turning radius, difficult to judge for parking,etc. Looked at the Fusion Hybrid, the new MKZ, and fell in love with this elegant, understated, very European styled tuxedo black Milan Premier Hybrid. Have over 1200 miles on the car and we are averaging 38 MPG, just amazing, never expected it to be so good. Price was right, and the reviews sold us.

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  Concerned about MPG - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By Ted Kollar - January 1 - 8:53 pm

  Overall we love the car. I have always bought American and usually Ford. The biggest selling point was the advertised mileage. Sadly, as of yet, we have been unable to experience over 28 MPG. (This car has only been over 40 MPH for about 200 of the 1300 miles logged. Dealership says its the cold weather. I will check back in when the weather warms up. As I said, in general, we love the car.

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  Love My New Milan Hybrid - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By Deb - November 12 - 8:16 pm

  I have had my new Milan Hybrid for about 3 weeks now and I love it. Its replacing a 03 Acura TL (which I loved) and I wanted to buy an American hybrid this time. This is my first American car since the early 80s and I am very impressed. The interior is contemporary and comfortable; I love the styling. I drive about 200 miles a day and the Milan is very comfortable. I love the integrated BlueTooth and the free 3-month subscription to Sirius radio. The seats could be a tad cushier but other than that no complaints. Most of my daily driving is highway 65-75 mph and I am getting 34-35 MPG which is great.

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  2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid - 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
  By twkeki - June 29 - 11:33 pm

  Ford should have made this car 5 years ago! The 2010 Milan Hybrid is more quiet than Jaguar and is Germanic in road feel and handling. For first 800 miles, we are averaging 37.5 mpg in San Francisco, which is amazing. We find good power on freeways. This car can run in EV mode up to around 45 miles per hour, which is great in slow, heavy urban traffic. Seriously this is a fine 4-door sedan. Mr. Obama should use stimulus funds to put a couple million on the road. So I just hope it does not fall apart like my last Ford.