New or Significantly Altered Models

2006 Mercury Milan
The all-new Mercury Milan is a sibling of the Ford Fusion with "more style". It slots in below the Montego. The 5-passenger, mid-sized sedan is based on Ford's CD3 architecture derived from the Mazda6. Milan is offered initially with either a 160hp inline-four or 210hp V6 in FWD only. All-wheel drive and Hybrid powertrains are promised for future model years.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Moutaineer has received numerous improvements for the 2006 model year. Visually, the front and rear have been tweaked to match an evolving Mercury sense of style. Power-operated running boards hide in the rocker panels until needed. The interior has been updated with a new instrument panel, center stack, door panels and seats. Mechanical changes include a revised front and rear suspension. An all-new 4.6L V8 engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic replaces the V8 powertrain in last years model

Updated Models

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
The Grand Marquis receives a new front end to bring its styling in line with other new Mercurys
2006 Mercury Mariner
A gasoline/electric hybrid version of the Mariner appears. It mates a 133hp 4-cylinder engine to an electric motor and CVT transmission. The Mariner hybrid can operate fully on electric power.

Mostly Unchanged

2006 Mercury Montego
2006 Mercury Monterey

Discontinued

2005 Mercury Sable Sedan
2005 Mercury Sable Wagon