Mercury Sable in Corpus Christi, TX

The 2009 Mercury Sable is powered by a Duratec 3.5L V6 engine, making 263 hp and 245 ft-lb of torque. Power is put to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.Two models of Sable are available-the base model and the Premier-and both can be specified with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The AWD system normally sends more torque to the front wheels but can send up to 100% to the front or rear axles as needed.Anti-lock brakes, seat-deploying side air bags in front and Safety Canopy head-protecting side-curtain bags that cover both rows of seating are standard on all Sables; AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is available on the Premier model. The Sable's interior is especially versatile for a sedan. The back seats are split 60/40 and fold flat to expand the cargo floor, and the front passenger seat will also fold flat, to accommodate narrow items up to nine feet long. All Sables also include rear-seat heating/air conditioning ducts.The spacious interior is also quiet and refined, with extensive sound-deadening measures within the doors, roof and pillars to help reduce noise levels. The ride is smooth to match, thanks to a four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and coil springs in back. The power steering system, with an intelligent electric pump, allows extra boost for parking lots then reduces assist on the highway to save energy and aid stability.Standard features on the base model include fog lamps, a keyless entry keypad, power windows and locks, power folding side mirrors, air conditioning and a CD audio system with audio input jack. The Premier model upgrades to bright aluminum wheels, perimeter lighting, power heated mirrors, satin aluminum accent trim, burl wood grain trim, dual-zone climate control, a garage door opener and an Audiophile sound system with a 6-disc changer and an input jack. Also standard is Sync, a voice-activated communications and entertainment system that allows interfacing with cell phones and media players, either wirelessly through Bluetooth or via a USB cable. Major options include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Sirius satellite radio, a voice-activated navigation system that has text-to-speech technology, a power moonroof and Sync (on base models).

Following a name change and a facelift in 2008, the Mercury Sable carries on for 2009 with virtually no changes.

EXTERIOR

• Body-color rocker moldings
• Satin waterfall grille & surround
• Projector beam headlamps
• Fog lamps
• LED tail lamps
• Satin aluminum accent folding pwr mirrors
• Solar tinted glass
• Fixed interval windshield wipers
• Satin aluminum accent door handles

INTERIOR

• Premium cloth front bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar/recline, 2-way pwr passenger seat w/manual recline & fold-flat feature
• 60/40 split folding rear seats-inc: fixed head restraints, fold-down center armrests w/cup holders
• Front center console-inc: storage, armrest, cup holders
• Front/rear carpeted floor mats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls, satin aluminum cuffs
• Adjustable tilt steering column
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• Wood grain trim
• Message center w/trip computer, compass
• Instrument panel storage bin
• Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, lamp outage, fuel cap, oil change, door ajar, low washer fluid/oil pressure/coolant indicator
• Pwr windows w/drivers 1-touch up/down
• Pwr door locks
• Remote keyless entry system w/(2) key fobs
• Keyless entry keypad
• Pwr remote decklid release
• Cruise control
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: audio input jack
• Premium sound pkg w/sound isolation
• Single zone manual air conditioning
• Rear HVAC ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Analog clock
• Locking glove box w/dampened door
• (3) 12V pwr points
• Map pockets & bottle holders in all doors
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Overhead console-inc: map/dome light, sunglass storage
• Driver/front passenger sliding visors w/illuminated mirrors
• (3) grab handles
• Rear reading lamps
• Illuminated entry
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Front seatback map pockets
• (2) coat hooks
• Grocery bag hooks in trunk

SAFETY

• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)
• Brake assist
• Dual stage driver & front passenger air bags w/drivers seat position sensing, occupant classification sensor, crash severity sensing
• Safety pkg-inc: Safety Canopy, rollover sensor, driver/passenger side-impact air bags
• Safety belts-inc: pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, BeltMinder
• Rear door child safety locks
• Rear seat Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• AdvancTrac electronic stability control
• Traction control
• SOS post crash alert-inc: automatic unlocking of doors, activation of hazard lights, activation of horn when air bags deploy
• Dual-note horn

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
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Side crash ratings:
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Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Drivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/60,000 Miles