Overview & Reviews

The Montego is an all-new premium family sedan built on the Volvo S80 platform. Both front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available.

• Spacious cabin, huge trunk, smooth ride quality, available all-wheel drive, plenty of safety features.

• Mediocre engine performance, some low-grade interior materials, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  American Quality - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Andrea - September 3 - 1:03 am

  This car really takes the bumps & railroad tracks nicely. Its very solid feeling and it has great acceleration. The interior is very roomy. The dash is impressive and I particularly like the analog clock, it seems classy. The trunk is quite large and the vertical grill is cool. And what makes this car all-the-more sweeter, it’s assembled in America with 86% American parts. Ford Motor got the Montego right!

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  Love this car - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By carnut - July 27 - 4:06 pm

  Wanted the all wheel drive, but concerned about fuel mileage. This car exceeds all expectations on mileage so far. Car handles great and CVT is terrific. It seems a little slow from dead start, but it gets going pretty quick so Im not sure what the complaints are about. If youre looking for neck snapping performance, this wont give it to you, but room, comfort, style and economy all together make this a great choice. Looks good in most of the available colors.

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  Dont believe what youve heard - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Bud - July 13 - 8:16 pm

  Bought the Premier version, Merlot exterior w/ two tone tan interior. Car is a wonderful driver, there is plenty of hp for the everyday driver, maybe not for hp junkies. Very pleasant ride and is optioned out nicely. The HID lights are a plus at night. 18 inch wheels are attractive, but harder to clean with the multiple spokes. Getting a comfortable setting on the seats is easy and the available memory seat is great. A fine automobile, try it.

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  Montego - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Linwood Farmer - July 7 - 6:40 pm

  drives well. very comfortable. looks very nice. taillights can be seen from far away, good safety feature

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  Premium Car, for real! - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By CTSteve - July 2 - 10:00 am

  I was somewhat worried when going to test drive this car, mostly about how it would accelerate. Turns out, its completely fine, I put it to the test on the highway and was perfectly satisfied. Great Interior design, Exterior design is where these cars shine, they look great from all angles. Handling is much better then I thought, feels smaller than it is.

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  MONTEGO - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By PAINTSKY/SUSAN - May 20 - 10:00 am

  WOW! IT ONLY TOOK ME A FEW MINUTES TO KNOW THIS WAS THE CAR FOR ME. "MERLOT" IN COLOR I ADDED AN AFTER MARKET HIGH END KENWOOD EXCELON NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK! THEN I ADDED ROXX CHROME WHEELS AND TINTED THE WINDOWS. WHAT A CAR. THE DEALERSHIP COULDNT KEEP OTHER PEOPLES HANDS OFF IT AFTER MAKE READY. THIS GOES HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE CHYSLER 300C MINUS THE HEMI AND AT A MORE AFFORDABLE PRICE. I WISHED IT HAD MORE POWER AS I AM A V8 FAN BUT ALL IN ALL IT HAS SOME GET UP AND GO THAT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY. FINALLY, MERCURY (VOLVO ENGINEERS?) DID A FANTASTIC JOB!

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  My Mercury Montego - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By 2005 Mercury Montego - April 27 - 11:30 pm

  This car has exceeded my expectations in terms of its performance and comfort. My 64" son can sit in the back without being cramped which says a great deal about the size of the interior. On the highway, the car holds it own and seems to command respect from other drivers. Also, its reassuring to press the accelerator to get an extra surge of power when needed. On top of everything else, the Mercury Montego is exceptionally beautiful. I am very happy with this car.

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  Mercury Montego is best in class... - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Better Fords - December 8 - 1:23 pm

  Im a long-time car enthusiast, reading everything automotive & owning too many cars. For the 1st time ever, I had to buy a car for comfort over sportiness. After 3 mo. of research & test drives, the Montego w/employee discount + $1000 won me over. The "underpowered" blather in reviews is off- base...horsepower ratings are over- emphasized. Its funny, too, that the new SAE methodology for rating HP (stricter w/independent observer reqd) dropped the Camrys base V-6 from 210 to 190 HP, a car often compared to the Montego. Honda didnt rate the Accord V-6, but their other engines that have been rated dropped. Im getting high 20s for mpg, many compliments, & riding in comfort & style.

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  Audi-esque - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Montgomery - October 23 - 5:13 pm

  I have owned many cars and SUVs. I wanted an all wheel drive sedan. The Mercury Montego reminds me very much of my 2001 Audi A6. The design is clean, not garrish like the Chrysler 300. The CVT is extrememly smooth. The car handles well and is HUGE inside. The gas mileage is better than any other full size sedan or SUV I have driven recently, and it performs on regular gas, not premium. The engine is a little coarse, but has adequate power.

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  Just like a little caddy - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By privateograv - October 12 - 2:00 am

  Traded my 1995 caddy in for this stylish newcomer. Looks great, handles very well and the gas mileage is very acceptable on regular unleaded. The interior is very roomy as I am over six foot tall and need head and leg room. All the little extras that come on this premier model make it easy to like. Highly recommend taking a test ride to anyone taken by it good exterior design. By the way, lifelong GM owner who is very pleased with this Mercury!