The Mercury Montego, sister vehicle to Ford’s Five Hundred, receives only minor updates for 2007. New this year are seat-mounted side air bags and Ford’s Safety Canopy side curtain air bags (late availability); standard traction control; available Sirius satellite radio; available 18-inch, eight-spoke chrome wheels; and two new exterior colors—Dune Pearl Clearcoat Metallic or Alloy Clearcoat Metallic.