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The | The '''Mercury Montego''' resurrects a classic nameplate from the Mercury division. The Montego was originally launched as a replacement for the [[Mercury Sable]] and shares its basic body structure and powertrain with the [[Ford Five Hundred]] and previous generation [[Volvo S80]]. Available is a Haldex all-wheel-drive ([[AWD]]) system adapted from the [[Volvo XC90]] [[SUV]]. Ford designed the Montego and Five Hundred with ex-SUV owners in mind, creating chair-height seating to give the impression of a higher driving position, a feature many customers noted as a reason for purchasing an SUV. The Montego is assembled along with the Five Hundred in Ford's Chicago Illinois plant. | ||
2007 will be the last year for the Mercury Montego due to declining sales and unknown nameplate, Its replacement will be the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]]. | 2007 will be the last year for the Mercury Montego due to declining sales and unknown nameplate, Its replacement will be the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]]. | ||
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See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Mercury Montego Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Mercury Montego Review]]'''. | ||
==Recent Changes== | |||
The Mercury Montego is no longer in production. | |||
==Styles and Major Options== | |||
The Montego is available in three trim levels, Base, Premiere and Premiere AWD. The noteable standard features of each model are listed below. | The Montego is available in three trim levels, Base, Premiere and Premiere AWD. The noteable standard features of each model are listed below. | ||
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* 18" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels | * 18" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels | ||
==Pricing== | |||
Today's actual prices for the [[Mercury]] Montego can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=ME&modelid=508&year=2007 CarsDirect]. | Today's actual prices for the [[Mercury]] Montego can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=ME&modelid=508&year=2007 CarsDirect]. | ||
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==Gas Mileage== | |||
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | ||
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==Reliability== | |||
* The 2007 Mercury Montego came in 3RD Place in J.D. Power Initial Quality For the Large Car Segment. | |||
==Safety== | |||
'''Standard Safety Features''' | '''Standard Safety Features''' | ||
* Driver and Front Passenger Airbags | * Driver and Front Passenger Airbags | ||
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Although the test car lacked the now standard side airbags, the Montego earned 5 stars in both side impact categories. Rollover data for the AWD Montego is unavailable from the NHTSA. However, the mechanically identical Ford Five Hundred AWD earned 4 Stars on the rollover test. | Although the test car lacked the now standard side airbags, the Montego earned 5 stars in both side impact categories. Rollover data for the AWD Montego is unavailable from the NHTSA. However, the mechanically identical Ford Five Hundred AWD earned 4 Stars on the rollover test. | ||
==Photos== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Montego 2007.jpg| | Image:Montego 2007.jpg|'07 Montego Premier AWD | ||
Image:Montego 207.jpg| | Image:Montego 207.jpg|'07 Montego Premier AWD | ||
Image:Mercury2007.jpg| | Image:Mercury2007.jpg|'07 Montego Premier Interior | ||
Image:05 Montego Premier.jpg| | Image:05 Montego Premier.jpg|'05 Montego | ||
Image:Montego | Image:07 Montego in Dark Blue Pearl.jpg|'07 Montego | ||
Image:Montego Wheel 1.jpg|Mercury Montego's 17 Inch Painted Rim | Image:Montego Wheel 1.jpg|Mercury Montego's 17 Inch Painted Rim | ||
Image:Montego Wheel 2.jpg|Mercury Montego's 18 Inch Alloy Rim | Image:Montego Wheel 2.jpg|Mercury Montego's 18 Inch Alloy Rim | ||
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Image:2007.mercury.montego.dark.dash.2.jpg|The control layout is clean and trim panels are high quality. | Image:2007.mercury.montego.dark.dash.2.jpg|The control layout is clean and trim panels are high quality. | ||
Image:2007.mercury.montego.instruments.jpg|Chrome ringed gauges are upscale. | Image:2007.mercury.montego.instruments.jpg|Chrome ringed gauges are upscale. | ||
Image: | Image:2007 Montego Black.jpg|2007 Mercury Montego Luxury | ||
Image: | Image:2007 Montego Merlot.jpg|2007 Mercury Montego Luxury | ||
Image: | Image:2007 Montego Red.jpg|2007 Mercury Montego Premier | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Colors== | |||
<div style="border-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); position: relative; padding-bottom: 0px;" > | <div style="border-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); position: relative; padding-bottom: 0px;" > | ||
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==Hybrid Models== | ==Hybrid Models== | ||
* | * The Montego was never offered in a Hybrid Version. | ||
==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
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==Resale Values== | ==Resale Values== | ||
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/Mercury_Montego_Sedan.aspx | http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/Mercury_Montego_Sedan.aspx | ||
==What's Best About Montego== | |||
* "Inside is where the Montego shines..." — New Car Test Drive | |||
* "Voluminous trunk can hold eight full-size golf bags." — Consumer Guide | |||
* "Good balance in turns, with only moderate lean, despite relatively tall body." - Consumer Guide | |||
* "The interior has 107.5 cubic feet of passenger space, which is huge - especially when you consider that the exterior of the car is almost the same size as most of the popular midsize sedans." — Cars.com | |||
==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
* | * "We do expect that eventual owners will wish for a little extra midrange torque for passing at highway speeds and climbing grades, particularly when carrying a full load of family members and luggage (we had neither with us during our brief test-drive)." — Edmunds.com | ||
* | |||
* "...The Montego turned out a bit bland..." — MSN Autos | |||
* "There is no soul to the Montego." — Los Angeles Times | |||
* "The faux wood-grain trim looks like it came off a prison lunch tray." - Los Angeles Times | |||
== | ==First and Final Generation 2005-2007== | ||
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! colspan=2 | '''Mercury Montego''' | |||
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Mercury]] | |||
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| Successor | |||
| [[Mercury Sable]] | |||
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| Production | |||
| 2005-2007 | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| Class | |||
| Large Luxury Sedan | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Body Style | |||
| 4-door Sedan | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| Length | |||
| 200.7 in. | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Width | |||
| 74.5 in. | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; | |||
| Height | |||
| 60.1 in. | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 112.9 in. | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| Weight | |||
| 3670 ([[FWD]]) <br> 3820 ([[AWD]]) | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Transmission | |||
| 6-speed Automatic <br> Continuously Variable Automatic ([[CVT]]) | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| Engine | |||
| 3.0L Duratec [[DOHC]] [[V6]] | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Power | |||
| 203 [[hp]] @ 5750 RPM <br> 207 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| Similar | |||
| [[Buick Lucerne]] <br> [[Hyundai Azera]] <br> [[Volvo S80]] | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| Designer | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
Available powertrains consist of a 3.0L Duratec 30 V6 engine, and the choice of a continuously variable transmission or six-speed automatic transmission, and either front-wheel drive or the same Haldex all-wheel drive system used in the [[Volvo XC90]]. A 3.5L V6 was to be added for 2008 but [[Mercury]] will cease production of the Montego this summer. | |||
Based on the Ford D3 platform which also supports the [[Volvo S60]] and [[Volvo S80]], the XC70 and XC90 SUVs. The Montego's counterpart is the [[Ford Five Hundred]] and is also the basis for the [[Ford Freestyle]] crossover SUV. | |||
The Montego was designed to provide large car interior volume with manageable outside dimensions, while delivering good fuel economy. Its design is also notably tall for a sedan, giving drivers an SUV or minivan-like command of the road. Its trunk, one of the largest on the market, can hold 8 full-sized loaded golf bags. The Montego was first introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show. | |||
Befitting its Volvo roots, the Montego has garnered class leading results in crash tests conducted by the IIHS as well as NHTSA. | |||
The Montego began production on Monday July 12, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois and became available to the public in September 2004. Although criticized by the automotive press for its bland styling in comparison to that of its competitor the [[Buick Lucerne]], the Montego has not been a great success for [[Mercury]] just selling over 2,000 units on a good month. For 2008 Mercury has decided to replace the Montego with the all new 2008 [[Mercury Sable]]. | |||
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==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* Mercury Montego won Auto Pacific's 2006 Ideal Vehicle Award. | * Mercury Montego won Auto Pacific's 2006 Ideal Vehicle Award. | ||
* The 2007 Mercury Montego came in 3RD Place in J.D. Power Initial Quality For the Large Car Segment | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
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==Sale Numbers== | ==Sale Numbers== | ||
* In | * In December 2007 '''Montego''' Sold '''72''' Units DOWN '''95.9%''' From December 2006. | ||
* For 2007 '''Mercury Montego''' sold '''10,755''' Units '''Down''' '''51.8%''' From Total 2006 Sales. | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Since Montego went on sale in the fall of 2004 it has sold exactly | Since '''Montego''' went on sale in the fall of 2004 it has sold exactly | ||
''' | '''64,496''' as of November 2007. | ||
==Slow Sells and Discontinuation== | ==Slow Sells and Discontinuation== | ||
[[Image:Montego 6.jpg|Mercury Montego|left|thumb|200px]] | [[Image:Montego 6.jpg|Mercury Montego|left|thumb|200px]] | ||
*[[Ford]]s CEO [[Alan Mulally]] said that he has decided to scrap the Mercury Montego and [[Ford Five Hundred]] namplates. Due to declining sales and he also thought that their names where to forgettable with their core audience the Montego will be replaced with the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]] and the Five Hundred will be replaced with the 2008 [[Ford Taurus]]. But the Mercury Montego's Spirit will live on in the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]]. | *[[Ford]]s CEO [[Alan Mulally]] said that he has decided to scrap the Mercury Montego and [[Ford Five Hundred]] namplates. Due to declining sales and he also thought that their names where to forgettable with their core audience the Montego will be replaced with the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]] and the Five Hundred will be replaced with the 2008 [[Ford Taurus]]. But the Mercury Montego's Spirit will live on in the 2008 [[Mercury Sable]]. | ||
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==See Also== | |||
{{Mercury}} | {{Mercury}} | ||
==External Links== | |||
[[Category:Current Models]] | [[Category:Current Models]] | ||
[[Category:Mercury Vehicles|Montego]] | [[Category:Mercury Vehicles|Montego]] | ||
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[[Category:2000s Automobiles]] | [[Category:2000s Automobiles]] | ||
[[Category:Ford D3 Platform]] | [[Category:Ford D3 Platform]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:49, 12 October 2010
The Mercury Montego resurrects a classic nameplate from the Mercury division. The Montego was originally launched as a replacement for the Mercury Sable and shares its basic body structure and powertrain with the Ford Five Hundred and previous generation Volvo S80. Available is a Haldex all-wheel-drive (AWD) system adapted from the Volvo XC90 SUV. Ford designed the Montego and Five Hundred with ex-SUV owners in mind, creating chair-height seating to give the impression of a higher driving position, a feature many customers noted as a reason for purchasing an SUV. The Montego is assembled along with the Five Hundred in Ford's Chicago Illinois plant.
2007 will be the last year for the Mercury Montego due to declining sales and unknown nameplate, Its replacement will be the 2008 Mercury Sable.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Mercury Montego Review.
Recent Changes
The Mercury Montego is no longer in production.
Styles and Major Options
The Montego is available in three trim levels, Base, Premiere and Premiere AWD. The noteable standard features of each model are listed below.
Base Standard Features
- Split folding rear seat and folding front passenger seat
- AM/FM Single CD Stereo
- 6-way Power Driver's Seat
- Power Mirrors
- 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels
- Four-Wheel ABS
- Traction Control
- Heated Power Mirrors with Security Lighting
- Side Impact Airbags
- 1st and 2nd Row Canopy Airbags
- Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm
- HID Headlamps
- LED Taillamps
Premier Standard Features
In addition to or in place of Base Standard Features
- Leather Upholstery
- Heated Front Seats
- AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD Changer with MP3 Capability
- Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory
- Rear Center Armrest with Cupholders
- 8-way Power Driver's Seat
- 4-way Power Passenger's Seat with Manual Lumbar
- Cargo Net
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels
Premier AWD Standard Features are identical to Premiere FWD Standard Features.
Major Optional Features
- Navigation System (Not available in Alaska)
- Power Moonroof
- Reverse Sensing System
- 18" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the Mercury Montego can be found at CarsDirect.
Montego Trims |
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Base |
Premier |
Premier AWD |
|
MSRP |
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$23,835 |
$27,385 |
$29,235 |
|
Invoice |
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$22,041 |
$25,237 |
$26,901 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Drivetrain |
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FWD |
|
MPG |
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21/29 |
19/25 |
Reliability
- The 2007 Mercury Montego came in 3RD Place in J.D. Power Initial Quality For the Large Car Segment.
Safety
Standard Safety Features
- Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags
- 1st and 2nd Row Curtain Airbags
- 4-wheel Disc Brakes with ABS and EBD
- Traction Control
The NHTSA has conducted crash tests of the 2007 Montego. Its full scores are available at safercar.gov.
Rating (Stars) |
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Front |
Side |
Rollover |
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Driver |
Passenger |
Front Seat |
Rear Seat |
2WD |
4WD |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
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Although the test car lacked the now standard side airbags, the Montego earned 5 stars in both side impact categories. Rollover data for the AWD Montego is unavailable from the NHTSA. However, the mechanically identical Ford Five Hundred AWD earned 4 Stars on the rollover test.
Photos
Colors
Exterior Colors |
Dark Blue Pearl | Light Tundra |
Alloy | Silver Birch |
Dune Pearl | Merlot |
Satellite Silver | Oxford White |
Black |
Interior Colors | Cloth | Leather |
Pebble Two-Tone |
Shale Two-Tone |
Dark Charcoal |
Warranty
Bumper to Bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Major Components: 60 months/60,000 miles
Rust Through: 60 months/unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
- The Montego was never offered in a Hybrid Version.
Unique Attributes
- Satin Waterfall Grille.
Resale Values
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/Mercury_Montego_Sedan.aspx
What's Best About Montego
- "Inside is where the Montego shines..." — New Car Test Drive
- "Voluminous trunk can hold eight full-size golf bags." — Consumer Guide
- "Good balance in turns, with only moderate lean, despite relatively tall body." - Consumer Guide
- "The interior has 107.5 cubic feet of passenger space, which is huge - especially when you consider that the exterior of the car is almost the same size as most of the popular midsize sedans." — Cars.com
Criticisms
- "We do expect that eventual owners will wish for a little extra midrange torque for passing at highway speeds and climbing grades, particularly when carrying a full load of family members and luggage (we had neither with us during our brief test-drive)." — Edmunds.com
- "...The Montego turned out a bit bland..." — MSN Autos
- "There is no soul to the Montego." — Los Angeles Times
- "The faux wood-grain trim looks like it came off a prison lunch tray." - Los Angeles Times
First and Final Generation 2005-2007
Mercury Montego | |
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Mercury | |
Successor | Mercury Sable |
Production | 2005-2007 |
Class | Large Luxury Sedan |
Body Style | 4-door Sedan |
Length | 200.7 in. |
Width | 74.5 in. |
Height | 60.1 in. |
Wheelbase | 112.9 in. |
Weight | 3670 (FWD) 3820 (AWD) |
Transmission | 6-speed Automatic Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Engine | 3.0L Duratec DOHC V6 |
Power | 203 hp @ 5750 RPM 207 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM |
Similar | Buick Lucerne Hyundai Azera Volvo S80 |
Designer |
Available powertrains consist of a 3.0L Duratec 30 V6 engine, and the choice of a continuously variable transmission or six-speed automatic transmission, and either front-wheel drive or the same Haldex all-wheel drive system used in the Volvo XC90. A 3.5L V6 was to be added for 2008 but Mercury will cease production of the Montego this summer.
Based on the Ford D3 platform which also supports the Volvo S60 and Volvo S80, the XC70 and XC90 SUVs. The Montego's counterpart is the Ford Five Hundred and is also the basis for the Ford Freestyle crossover SUV.
The Montego was designed to provide large car interior volume with manageable outside dimensions, while delivering good fuel economy. Its design is also notably tall for a sedan, giving drivers an SUV or minivan-like command of the road. Its trunk, one of the largest on the market, can hold 8 full-sized loaded golf bags. The Montego was first introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show.
Befitting its Volvo roots, the Montego has garnered class leading results in crash tests conducted by the IIHS as well as NHTSA.
The Montego began production on Monday July 12, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois and became available to the public in September 2004. Although criticized by the automotive press for its bland styling in comparison to that of its competitor the Buick Lucerne, the Montego has not been a great success for Mercury just selling over 2,000 units on a good month. For 2008 Mercury has decided to replace the Montego with the all new 2008 Mercury Sable.
Origins
The Montego replaced the intermediate Mercury Comet in 1968 and was replaced by an upsized Mercury Cougar for the 1977 model year. It was essentially a twin of the Ford Torino. The Cyclone was a high performance variant of the Montego through 1971.
Worldwide
- The Mercury Montego is only sold to the USA Market.
Awards
- Mercury Montego won Auto Pacific's 2006 Ideal Vehicle Award.
- The 2007 Mercury Montego came in 3RD Place in J.D. Power Initial Quality For the Large Car Segment
Design quirks and oddities
- Like all Mercury's the Montego uses a Satin Finish Front Grille.
- Mercury Montego uses Grey Wood Interior Trim.
Sale Numbers
- In December 2007 Montego Sold 72 Units DOWN 95.9% From December 2006.
- For 2007 Mercury Montego sold 10,755 Units Down 51.8% From Total 2006 Sales.
Production
Since Montego went on sale in the fall of 2004 it has sold exactly 64,496 as of November 2007.
Slow Sells and Discontinuation
- Fords CEO Alan Mulally said that he has decided to scrap the Mercury Montego and Ford Five Hundred namplates. Due to declining sales and he also thought that their names where to forgettable with their core audience the Montego will be replaced with the 2008 Mercury Sable and the Five Hundred will be replaced with the 2008 Ford Taurus. But the Mercury Montego's Spirit will live on in the 2008 Mercury Sable.
See Also
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