Mercury Montego

The Montego (and its twin, the Ford Five Hundred/Taurus) is a roomy sedan that emphasizes comfort and good ergonomics. It features an elevated seating position for good outward vision and cabin access. The rear seat is immense. Power comes from an underpowered and unpolished 3.0-liter V6 engine that is mated to either a six-speed automatic on FWD models or a continuously variable transmission on AWD models, which were somewhat sluggish at launch. The Montego has a comfortable ride and handles with commendable agility considering its size. 2008 brought a new name, Sable, and a smoother, more powerful 3.5-liter V6 that got 18 mpg overall.