Description Of The Car

2006 Ford Crown Victoria Prices and Review

This is the last one and only car in production today which is built using the old style "body on frame" construction. This is why the car has such a quiet, smooth ride. In addition, there is data that shows that cars built like this, with a frame, are safer than those built without a frame - the frame provides some degree of additional structural integrity.



Plus, this cars reliability ratings are proven - this is one of the most reliable US cars made. If you want a car thats not bad at all in gas mileage (for its size), and you want a quiet, safe, and dependable car which can be had at great discount prices, then this is your car. Its all substance over style, although many, including myself, actually like the styling of this car.

News

Informants expect few changes for Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis until the end of the decade, when the vintage-1979 underpinnings may finally be retired for a clean-sheet design. Because Ford is strapped for cash, the replacements are expected to use either a reworked Mustang platform or a large-sedan architecture from Ford Australia.

New For 2006 Ford Crown Victoria

Fords big rear-wheel-drive sedan is a close cousin of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Crown Victoria offers Standard and LX models with a front bench seat and an LX Sport with front buckets and center console. A 4-speed automatic transmission mates to a 4.6-liter V8 with 224 hp in base form, 239 in LX Sport or with the Handling and Performance Package available for LX. ABS is standard for all, traction control optional. Curtain side airbags arent offered, but front side airbags are available for LX and LX Sport, which now come with a trip computer. New for 06 is an in-glass radio antenna to replace an exterior mast-type.

Interior Design and Special Features

If youve ridden in a taxi cab recently, you know that the Crown Victorias strength is not innovative interior design. For better or for worse, its basic, roomy and comfortable. A cavernous trunk of 20.6 cubic feet will swallow any luggage you might have. The Crown Vic can seat six passengers thanks to a column-mounted shifter and standard front bench seat.

Safety

Ford Crown Victoria models come with four-wheel antilock disc brakes and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Front-seat side airbags are available but only on the LX and LX Sport trim levels. The Crown Victoria has done well in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests; it earned five stars for driver and front-passenger protection and four stars in side-impact testing. The big Ford car also earned the top rating of "Good" in frontal-offset crash testing conducted by the IIHS. With a crash-severity sensor, safety belt pre-tensioners, dual-stage airbags and seat-position sensors, the Crown Vic offers most of modern safety innovations despite its older design.

Powertrains and Performance

Despite its size, the two-ton Ford Crown Victoria is no slouch in terms of acceleration thanks to its 4.6-liter V8 engine that pumps out 224 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque in base and LX models. This engine makes 239 hp and 287 lb-ft of torque in the LX Sport. The only transmission offered is a four-speed automatic.

Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options

Fords full-size Crown Victoria comes in three trim levels -- base, LX and LX Sport. The base model comes equipped with basics like air conditioning, a power driver seat and a cassette stereo. Upgrades like remote keyless entry and a CD player are available as options. Step up to the LX to get them standard, as well as an overhead console with compass, alloy wheels, automatic climate control and a trip computer. The LX Sport comes with a handling and performance package that includes performance tires, revised suspension components, dual exhaust and performance torque converter, as well as leather trim for the seats and a floor-mounted shift lever with console. Various options include power-adjustable pedals, traction control and a moonroof.

Driving Impressions

As you might expect, responsive handling is not the Crown Victorias forte. Various improvements over the years provide a comfortable ride, but theres no getting around the vehicles substantial weight and dimensions, or its old-tech underpinnings. If youre looking for nothing more than a family cruiser, the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will suffice, but if a car with a somewhat involving driving experience is your desire, look elsewhere.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria Summary

The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger family sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the Standard to the LX Sport.

Upon introduction, the Standard is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 224-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The LX Sport is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 239-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

Prices

MSRP Price Range $24,510 - $30,830
Invoice Price Range $23,084 - $28,282

Standard Equipment
Standard

Powertrain
4.6-liter V8 224-horsepower engine, 4-speed automatic transmission

Safety
dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, wiper-activated headlights, emergency inside trunklid release

Comfort and Convenience Features
air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, 8-way power driver seat, cupholders, column shifter, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear defogger, automatic headlights, floormats

Appearance and Miscellaneous
theft-deterrent system, 225/60R16 tires, wheel covers


LX adds to Standard:

Comfort and Convenience Features
automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, trip computer, compass

Appearance and Miscellaneous
alloy wheels


LX Sport adds to LX:

Powertrain
4.6-liter V8 239-horsepower engine, performance axle ratio

Comfort and Convenience Features
leather upholstery, front bucket seats w/power lumbar adjustment, 8-way power passenger seat, center console w/floorshifter, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio and climate controls, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, automatic day/night rearview mirror

Appearance and Miscellaneous
performance suspension, load-leveling suspension, full-size spare tire, 235/55HR17 tires