2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Review

The rear wheel-driven 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is a 4-door family sedan that is made for comfort and style. It features an interior that is both spacious and luxurious and seats 6 occupants with room to stretch. Comparable to the Lincoln Town Car in terms of convenience and standard features, it sells at a lower price point than many mid-sized luxury cars. MSRP is $28,710 for the singular available trim: the LS 4-Door Sedan.

Its power is generated from a 4.6L 224hp V8 engine that works in conjunction with a 4-speed automatic transmission to crank out 275 ft-lb of torque at 4000 rpm. If you happen to have a need to pull anything along, the Grand Marquis has a towing capacity of 1500 pounds. And coincidentally, the turning radius is 20.1 feet. The fuel tank holds 19 gallons and fuel efficiency ratings are at 14/21 city/highway.

Overall dimensions for the 2009 Grand Marquis are 212 x 78.3 x 56.3 inches (L x W x H) and the wheelbase is 114.6 inches. The curb weight is 4118 pounds. The 2009 model is a carryover and has undergone minimal changes from 2008. Last year, there was a GS trim available, but it has been dropped. The main difference there was that the GS featured the now-LS-standard front side-impact airbags. NHTSA frontal crash tests for both driver and passenger rated 5 stars - always nice.

There are several unseen, but accommodating standard features on the Grand Marquis. Automatic AC, under-seat ducts, heated mirrors, rear window defogger and an air filtration system are all included. Safety features are impressive, as would be expected with the 5-star ratings. Standard safety features include seat belt pretensioners, an occupancy sensor, halogen headlights with washers, electronic stability and traction control systems, remote keyless entry and panic alarms just to name a few.

And, of course, the Mercury Grand Marquis turns a lot of heads as well. The styling has a compact look that hides the interior volume well. The design incorporates aerodynamic elements with high-quality manufacturing standards to create a car that demonstrates classy elegance for a moderate price. Cargo space measures over 20 cubic feet to accommodate all of your family's luggage and gear. The standard warranty included covers you for 36,000 miles or 36 months - about the average for the class and its competitors.