“The torque-rich engine provides plenty of initial grunt, but runs out of breath at higher engine speeds. Fuel mileage is also an issue, as the rather large-displacement engine returns below-average mileage.” — Edmunds.com
“It's extremely quiet underway, on par with the new Toyota Sienna. Its ride is smooth, and steering and handling are responsive.” — New Car Test Drive
“The Monterey gives Mercury a minivan worth talking about, but alongside its Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota competitors, the Monterey is unlikely to be the shining star.” — Edmunds.com
“The Monterey's performance and handling aren't so different from the Windstar's, which makes it difficult to consider the Monterey and its Ford Freestar companion as wholly new vehicles.” — Cars.com