2006 Mercury Monterey Review
Highly competent and nicely equipped.
2006 Monterey Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercury Monterey is an extremely competent minivan. It shares much in common with the Ford Freestar, which generally carries a lower list price than does the Monterey. However, depending on the trim level and content package, a Monterey with all of its standard fare could represent a better value than a Freestar that has to be loaded up with options. And Mercury offers features that the Freestar does not, including a seat-cooling system and perforated suede upholstery in the first and second rows.Michelle Krebs filed the original report, with NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mercury Monterey Luxury ($28,930) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter OHV V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 201-hp 4.2-liter OHV V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags; anti-lock brakes |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags and Safety Canopy side curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, self-sealing tires |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercury.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 28930 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercury Monterey Luxury ($28,930) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control with rear seat controls; front console cup holders and storage; folding cloth third-row bench; forward and reverse park assist; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio and cruise controls; power-adjustable pedals; driver and passenger heated/memory mirrors; anti-theft system; AM/FM/6CD; first-row floor console storage; third-row reading lamps, power sliding doors; front-passenger lumbar adjustment; power liftgate; and satin aluminum roof rails |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | heated/cooled leather first- and second-row seats with suede perforated inserts ($1,485); roof rack w/crossbars ($75); AdvanceTrac stability control with traction control and Brake Assist ($595); unique split-spoke design bright aluminum wheels ($245); self-sealing tires ($195) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 32205 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 201 @ 4250 |
| Torque | 265 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.0/76.4/70.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/58.4/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/66.4/37.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/48.1/30.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 131.5 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | twist-beam axle with integrated anti-roll bar, coil springs, Panhard rod |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4434 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R16 self-sealing |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 |