Customers who purchase a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid or a 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid may do more than lower their fuel costs. Thanks to an IRS-approved tax credit,⁴ they may lower their tax bills too.

Mariner Hybrid is the world's most fuel-efficient SUV, delivering EPA-estimated 34 city mpg.⁵ Milan Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 41 city mpg.⁶ Plus, at speeds up to 47 miles per hour, Milan Hybrid operates in electric vehicle (EV) mode - of the highest top speed of any hybrid vehicle in EV mode. On top of that, it gets over 700 miles on a tank of fuel in city driving.⁶

Both hybrid models feature a gas-electric engine that operates in the EV mode at lower speeds (up to 40 mph in Mariner Hybrid, 47 in Milan Hybrid), producing nearly zero carbon emissions because the gas engine is not engaged. However, the gas engine will engage on a steep climb or during other driving situations that demand hard acceleration. Other advanced hybrid features include:

• The Regenerative Braking System captures 94% (Milan) of the energy normally lost to friction from conventional braking and uses it to recharge the battery pack
• A sealed nickel-metal-hydride battery (330 volts for Mariner Hybrid, 275 for Milan Hybrid) supplies energy for the electric motor and at low speeds (up to 47 mph on Milan Hybrid, 44 mph in Mariner Hybrid) provides all the drive power
• Vehicle system controller (Mariner Hybrid) shuts the engine down during coasting and at stoplights to save fuel, converts the electric motor to a generator during braking to help recharge the battery pack, and helps manage powertrain-related functions
• Dual-LCD SmartGauge™ cluster with EcoGuide (Milan Hybrid) has four different display modes that provide vital vehicle information, including a feature that shows you a graphic representation of how efficiently you’re driving. Watch the display grow leaves when you’re driving efficiently. Or watch them fade away when you don’t. The more leaves you see on the screen, the more mpg you’re getting.

⁴This information is not intended as tax advice. The tax benefit will depend on your individual tax circumstances. As required under current federal law, the tax credit began to phase out for purchases made after March 31, 2009, and will phase out completely for purchases made after March 31, 2010. Please consult your tax advisor or the IRS to confirm processes and the amount of credit that you can claim. For more information about the federal tax credit program, visit the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov.
⁵Based on unadjusted city fuel economy from EPA (10/08) and VCA (05/08). EPA-estimated 34 city/31 hwy/32 combined mpg. Mariner Hybrid FWD. Actual mileage will vary. Excludes vehicles built for Mazda.
⁶EPA-estimated 41 city/36 hwy mpg, 17.5-gallon fuel tank, Milan Hybrid. Actual mileage will vary.

They're sleek, sophisticated and impressively fuel efficient. The new I-4-equipped 2010 Milan delivers best-in-class highway mpg among midsize sedans.³ The all-new 2010 Milan Hybrid gets 41 mpg in the city and has better fuel economy than Toyota Camry Hybrid.³ Both Milan models have a roomy interior and advanced available features to help you stay connected with what's happening on the road and in the world around you.

There's the available voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SIRIUS Travel Link™.² In addition to turn-by-turn voice guidance, it provides real-time traffic updates, current local gas prices, movie listings, major sports team scores and more. If you like music, you'll love the available Sony® Audio System featuring Dolby® DAEP 5.1 Surround Sound with 390 watts maximum output and 12 speakers. You can even change the interior lighting to match your mood with available ambient lighting, featuring seven different colors.