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Writer Kristin Varela provides a unique review of the Mercury Milan, the middle triplet of Ford’s
Fusion/Milan/Zephyr mid-size offerings. She takes a decidedly different tack than most reviews of this model. Instead
of discussing how the Milan is based on the Mazda6 chassis or how the engine uses pushrods, Varela assesses the Milan
from a young mother’s perspective:
- The Milan is simple to operate. (Sometimes it’s just nice to
get into a car without feeling like one needs to be a computer hacker just to operate the
vehicle.)
- She cannot fit her third child’s booster seat between her other two
children when they’re in back.
- She likes the in-dash storage unit. (Accessibility
rocks!) Same with the climate controls on the steering wheel.
- No manual release for the
trunk or handhold to grip it.
- As a result of these shortcomings, Valera wonders if the
Milan is a suitable vehicle for modern women and mothers.
The last reason is somewhat ironic, as there has
been quite a bit of speculation that Ford is actually targeting females for its
Mercury-branded vehicles.
[Source: ABC News]