Description: Minivan
Base MSRP Range: $29,310 - $35,110
Invoice Price Range: $26,601 - $31,763

The newest nameplate in the Mercury fleet applies to a luxurious minivan that brings a stretched wheelbase for extra space in the cabin and family-friendly features.

The exterior design, adopting styling cues from Mountaineer, features Mercury's bold front grille with satin aluminum accents and monochromatic bodyside cladding.

Layout of the cabin shows three rows of seats with twin buckets up front, seats on the second row folding with one-hand convenience and a third bench that drops into the floor to forge a flat cargo bay.

Power to motivate Monterey stems from a 4.2-liter V6 engine rated at 201 hp with a towing capacity up to 3500 pounds.

Trim versions are labeled Convenience, Luxury and Premier.

The Convenience issue brings a four-speed automatic transaxle, anti-lock brake system (ABS), twin-zone climate controls and forward and reverse park assist, with side-impact air bags optional plus Ford's Safety Canopy.

Monterey Luxury edition adds leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel pegged with audio controls, power-adjustable pedals, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, power sliding side doors, side air bags and the Safety Canopy.

Deluxe Premier trim has heated and cooled front seats and perforated leather on those seats, AdvanceTrac stability controls and special aluminum wheels in a split-spoke design. A DVD-based entertainment system for rear tiers of seats appears on the list of options.