2009 Aston Martin DB9

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

Though neither the federal government nor insurance industry has crash tested the '09 DB9, rest assure that it comes equipped with wide variety of active and passive safety features. In addition to Dynamic Stability Control and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, the Volante features automatically deploying roll-over bars.

• "If the unthinkable occurs, and the seamlessly designed DB9 body acquires crumples, airbags assure occupant safety. Dual-stage units emerge in front of the driver and front passenger, while seat-mounted ones provide lateral buffering." -- Autoweb
• "Sensors can detect a potential rollover and deploy twin roll-hoops. Aston Martin says the windshield pillars can withstand twice the car's body weight." -- Cars.com
• "There is no manual override for these roll hoops; indeed, the handbook advises owners planning high-g cornering on a track to run with the top down because if the hoops pop up, they will break the softtop's rear window, which is glass." -- Car and Driver