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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) are also employed. EBD balances the front-to-rear braking bias, to give optimal braking performance. In an emergency, EBA sensors detect when maximum braking is required and automatically apply the appropriate force.

The DB9 offers class-leading safety with a rigid aluminium structure designed to provide a supremely robust passenger cell. Occupants are further protected by extruded aluminium crumple zones at the front and rear of the car. Crash and safety testing was conducted at the world-renowned Volvo Safety Centre in Sweden.