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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  Ford man all the way. - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Mike D. - February 25 - 12:43 pm

  1st of all, I traded an 04 F150. great truck needed something that didnt drink the gas as fast. I love the car, style, comfort, sound system everything about it. I purchased the all wheel drive Premere edition with that CVT transmition. Took the car on a ride over route 2 in Ma. it handled the mountain rd with no problems. For those of you who are thinking of buying the Montego or the Ford 500, GO FOR IT. Mike D.

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  A Great Car for the Money - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Brian Wilson - November 22 - 8:36 pm

  Performs very well. My only complaint is that it didnt come with a retractable antenna as an option. I guess if thats my only complaint, it must be a good car!

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  Quiet and comfortable ride - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Liney - November 5 - 4:10 am

  Just purchased 1 mo ago. Ride very good, quiet With all the cold winter weather it is too soon to appraise gas mileage. In limited short trip city driving averge mpg so far about 16. Acceleration has been more than adequate. Went from van to Montego and am pleased with the drivers seat height and visibity - much better for me than most sedans (too low). Front passenger space seems a bit confining. Leg room in back is excellent.

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  Great family-business car - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Mark Sell - October 6 - 3:13 am

  Just bought our silver, 11,000-mile 2005 Montego Premier with full safety package and were delighted with its performance on 2k-mile trip. Power is adequate, if not inspiring, but handling is nimble and sure-footed and it makes a great road cruiser. It is comfortable, pleasant and a pleasure on the road - versatile enough for a family with teens, classy enough for clients. Fuel economy is fair at about 24 mpg. Our Lincoln-Mercury dealership is quite good. This is Calvinist luxury; it has the amenities of a luxury car, but interior feels more sturdy than buttery. In other words, it works on a dinner date, a client drive or a trip to the vet.

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  Likin it - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By StewartFan - August 30 - 1:43 am

  I traded my Lincoln LS in for a roomier car and I got it! Its only 6" longer but has ever so much more room. I went for the Premier AWD because my Lincoln was soooo bad in snow. I got used to all the nice amenities though so I went for it in the Montego. I have not been disappointed and with the CVT transmission, I dont find any lack of power when I need it. So far, I think its a great car for the money!

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  My New Car - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Darlene Sutherlin - August 9 - 2:46 pm

  My first new car in awhile and I love it. To look at and to admire it (get a lot of compliments from friends and neighbors). Driving it is so much fun with excellent vision from the elevated seats, snappy performance and good gas mileage, feeling safe with good brakes and all the safety features Drove it all winter with AWD and regular tires, appreciated the auto climate control (especially since the car warmed up quickly) For a full size sedan, it handles more like a smaller car with a very roomy interior. Hopefully, my family and I will have many years to drive and to ride in it

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  Mercury Montego with Hidden Excellence - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Montego - July 1 - 6:56 pm

  Handling and comfort are both excellent. The mileage on interstates & in town is very good for a vehicle this size. The interior is well thought out and the vehicle is very well equipped.

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  2005 Mercury Montego AWD - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Randy99 - June 1 - 9:20 pm

  I picked up my Mercury Montego AWD last March from a wholesaler in Florida. I read a few reviews from here and noticed folks really seemed to like the vehicle, and now I know why. I quickly found the car to be very suitable and probably the most room Ive had for a medium size car for my 6 5" body. I travel extensively on business trips and have already put on 15K miles in just these past few months. It handles just fine and has plenty enough power for my needs, although it is a bit sporty and some buyers might feel as though the car should fly for the way it looks. The gas mileage was the real surprise with trips getting 25 to 29 mph. One issue with the instrument gauges going off.

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  second to lexus - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By john trommer - May 7 - 4:46 am

  handles well. turn in small space. excellent driver viewing area. wonderful storage space. wife enjoys driving this car which is our runabout town car. our primary car is a lexus 400L. feels sturdy to drive. good pickup.

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  2005 Montego - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Ted - April 15 - 11:53 pm

  Car has adequate power.Ride is very comfortable. Gas mileage is very good. Transmission shifts very smoothly. Adjustable pedals are a plus for short drivers. Air bags front,side and side curtain are great safety feature. Large rear view mirrors keep blind spots to a minimum. A fine car around town and on the road.