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2009 Mercury Sable Performance Review

February 21, 2009

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Shifts very quickly with very little time lapse
Automotive.com

detail improvements make a difference
The Auto Channel

Feels stable and well planted in fast, wide turns
ConsumerGuide

Placed at the softer end of the family-car spectrum, the 2009 Mercury Sable provides drivers with surprisingly competent road feel for an auto of its size and mission.

According to Cars.com, the Sable’s engine "makes an estimated 260 horsepower" and produces "42 lb-ft of torque." ConsumerGuide says the 3.5-liter V-6 "gives stronger, more-relaxed overall performance than Montego's 3.0." Automotive.com reports that the Mercury Sable is "powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V6 engine that makes 30 percent more power and 22 percent more torque than the 3.0-liter V-6 it replaces."

ConsumerGuide reports that the Sable’s transmission "works smoothly, but shifts too much on light throttle at medium speeds and is reluctant to downshift for highway passing sprints." Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. According to Automotive.com, the engine is "paired with a six-speed automatic transmission built and shared by Ford and GM," and "shifts very quickly with very little time lapse or power loss between gears."

Fuel mileage figures for the 2009 Mercury Sable, according to the EPA, are 18 mpg in city traffic and 28 mpg on the highway. Motor Trend warns that if you "opt for the all-wheel drive, the added drivetrain components bring mileage down to 17 city and 24 highway mpg."

Better road manners for the Sable are attributed to a well-developed suspension. ConsumerGuide reports that the 2009 Mercury Sable "feels stable and well planted in fast, wide turns—especially with AWD—but this car's hefty size and weight allow moderate body lean in tight corners." Its good road manners are due largely to what Edmunds labels "a retuned suspension."

The Sable’s ABS disc brakes are "powerful, with easy modulation and a very nice, powerful progression at the pedal, and not a lot of dead space at the top of the pedal's travel," says Automotive.com.

Conclusion

The performance of the 2009 Mercury Sable is better than you might think.

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Shifts very quickly with very little time lapseAutomotive.comdetail improvements make a differenceThe Auto ChannelFeels stable and well planted in fast, wide turnsConsumerGuide Placed at the softer end of the family-car spectrum, the 2009 Mercury Sable provides drivers with surprisingly competent road feel for an auto of its size and mission. According to Cars.com, the Sable’s engine "makes an estimated 260 horsepower" and produces "42 lb-ft of torque." ConsumerGuide says the 3.5-liter V-6 "gives stronger, more-relaxed overall performance than Montego's 3.0." Automotive.com reports that the Mercury Sable is "powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V6 engine that makes 30 percent more power and 22 percent more torque than the 3.0-liter V-6 it replaces." ConsumerGuide reports that the Sable’s transmission "works smoothly, but shifts too much on light throttle at medium speeds and is reluctant to downshift for highway passing sprints." Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. According to Automotive.com, the engine is "paired with a six-speed automatic transmission built and shared by Ford and GM," and "shifts very quickly with very little time lapse or power loss between gears." Fuel mileage figures for the 2009 Mercury Sable, according to the EPA, are 18 mpg in city traffic and 28 mpg on the highway. Motor Trend warns that if you "opt for the all-wheel drive, the added drivetrain components bring mileage down to 17 city and 24 highway mpg." Better road manners for the Sable are attributed to a well-developed suspension. ConsumerGuide reports that the 2009 Mercury Sable "feels stable and well planted in fast, wide turns—especially with AWD—but this car's hefty size and weight allow moderate body lean in tight corners." Its good road manners are due largely to what Edmunds labels "a retuned suspension." The Sable’s ABS disc brakes are "powerful, with easy modulation and a very nice, powerful progression at the pedal, and not a lot of dead space at the top of the pedal's travel," says Automotive.com. ConclusionThe performance of the 2009 Mercury Sable is better than you might think.  2009 MERCURY SABLE STYLING | [6 out of 10] The Auto Channel: "A cohesive look" Automotive.com: "More choice for interior schemes" Edmunds: "The Sable features a handsome cabin" The styling of the 2009 Mercury Sable garners mixed reactions among reviewers. Before reintroducing the ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford Taurus is the Sable's stablemate with a bold horizontal grille. Chevrolet's Impala was improved a few years ago and can be a great bargain; plus, it's the only car in this group with a V-8 option. But the Impala ranks a step behind in safety. The Buick LaCrosse is surprisingly satisfying with a V-6 engine, a great automatic transmission, and a sophisticated interior. The Toyota Avalon's somewhat unusual styling is balanced by its vast interior room and the model's exceptional reputation for reliability. Finally, there’s the Honda Accord; since its last redesign for ‘08, the Accord has an even more mature feel than the previous generation, with plenty of smoothness and refinement to satisfy those who’ve owned luxury-brand cars before. The Accord isn’t as roomy as the Sable, however.

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