• Mercury claims that the 2010 Milan Hybrid delivers the best fuel economy of any mid-size sedan on the market.

• Mercury says that the 2010 Milan Hybrid can travel 700 miles in the city on a single tank of gas.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid has a regenerative braking system that boasts a 94-percent energy recovery rate during braking, energy that is used to recharge the battery pack.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid’s SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrumentation uses two configurable LCD display screens to display a variety of driver-selected information, and even has a tutorial on how to maximize fuel economy.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan has a more powerful and fuel efficient standard four-cylinder engine that has 15 more horsepower and 16 more lb.-ft. of torque, gets 6 mpg better highway fuel efficiency, and is one second faster to 60 mph.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan has a retuned suspension for better handling, ride quality, and steering feel, as well as improved brake pedal feel.

• Mercury tightened the 2010 Milan’s turning radius by one foot, helping to address a criticism of the previous model.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan has a much quieter interior, measuring up to three sones quieter than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in terms of wind noise, according to the automaker.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan’s gauge needles perform a “welcome sweep” when the key is twisted in the ignition.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan can be equipped with SYNC technology, which includes a 911 Assist safety system. In the event of a collision and airbag deployment, the Milan’s 911 Assist system places a call directly to 9-1-1 operators, who can immediately send rescue personnel to the Milan’s location.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan’s Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) includes Cross-Traffic Alert, which can detect traffic moving toward the Milan when reversing out of a parking space or backing into a street.

• When a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is paired to the 2010 Mercury Milan’s optional SYNC technology and the Milan is equipped with its optional navigation system, incoming text messages are read aloud by the navigation system’s text-to-voice system.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan’s optional navigation system includes a 10-gig hard drive that can store 2,400 songs – about 150 hours of music. The screen can also be customized to display personal photos.

• When equipped with Sirius TravelLink service, the 2010 Mercury Milan can provide real-time traffic and weather reports, gas prices, sports scores and schedules, movie reviews and times, and other features.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan does not require a navigation system screen to receive images from the optional reversing camera. On cars without navigation, the display is embedded into the rearview mirror.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan’s available ambient interior lighting system illuminates the cupholders and each foot well. It offers seven colors to choose from, depending on your mood.

• A 390-watt, 12-speaker Sony audio system is optional on the 2010 Mercury Milan.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with an Easy-Fuel capless fuel filler system. This saves time when refueling, and doesn’t require replacement of lost caps.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan has a 16.5 cubic foot trunk in S and Premier trim. The Milan Hybrid’s trunk is smaller at 11.8 cubic feet to make space for the battery pack.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan weighs between 3,285 pounds and 3,803 pounds, depending on trim level, powertrain, and equipment.

• The 2010 Mercury Milan is built in Hermosillo, Mexico. Its standard four-cylinder engine is sourced in Mexico, while the optional V-6 engine is made in Cleveland, Ohio.

Note: This review was published on October 8, 2009. It may not reflect data that has become available for this vehicle since that date.