The Ford Taurus is an excellent option if you are looking for a fun, comfortable ride that, while not lacking in style, sells itself with substance. This is the kind of car that offers sporty performance and luxury features without wasting effort on being flashy. Additionally, with its spacious interior and available all-wheel-drive (AWD) option, it's a viable alternative to getting an SUV. For example, the 2010 Ford Taurus has 102 cubic feet of interior space. The 2019 Ford Taurus SEL and Limited trims have optional AWD, while the SHO comes standard with AWD. The Taurus is also appealing if you are looking for high performance. The sixth-generation lineup of the Ford Taurus (2010-2019 model years) offers four powerful engine options.
Ford removed the Taurus name from production and replaced it with the Ford 500 full-size sedan line from 2005 to 2007. Ford restored the Taurus name, replacing the 500, for the 2008 and 2009 model years. The main difference between the fifth and the previous generation models is the shift from a midsize sedan body to a full-size sedan body. The sixth-generation featured a redesigned body and re-introduced the high-performance SHO trim. While the sixth-generation Ford Taurus models are consistent between yearly updates, the 2013 mid-generation facelift made a few notable changes to the later models. The mid-generation update added a new 2.0L turbo engine option and upgraded the horsepower on the standard 3.5L V6 engine. The 2013 update also features improved brakes and a sportier-designed hood.
The 2010 Ford Taurus SE comes with a 263 horsepower engine 3.5L Duratec® V6 engine while the 2013 Ford Taurus SE comes with a 288 horsepower 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine. The 2013 Ford Taurus SE, SEL, and Limited trims are all available with the optional 2.0L EcoBoost® engine which trades horsepower for improved torque. The smaller EcoBoost® engine gets 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The update did not lead to any changes with the upgraded 3.5L EcoBoost™ V6 engine found on the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO models that gets 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
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Q: Is Ford still making the Taurus, or will it be discontinued?
A: If you're looking for a new Ford Taurus, the longer you wait the harder it is going to be to find one because the last model rolled off the production line in March of 2019. However, you can still find a wide range of used sixth generation models at CarMax.
Q: Is Ford Taurus a "full-size car?"
A: The fifth and sixth generation Ford Taurus models are full-size sedans, whereas the previous generation Taurus models are midsize sedans. Ford made the switch to a full-size car when reintroducing the vehicle to market in 2008.
Q: How many people does the Taurus seat?
A: The 2019 Ford Taurus has seating for five occupants.
Q: How much cargo space does the Taurus have in the trunk?
A: The trunk capacity did not go through much change across the sixth generation. Both the 2010 Ford Taurus and 2019 Ford Taurus feature 20.1 cubic feet of trunk cargo space.
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Sixth Generation:
SE: Standard six-speed SelectShift Automatic® transmission, cloth seating surfaces, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 six-speaker audio system, quasi-dual exhaust with chrome tips, and remote keyless entry system
SEL: Ford SYNC® voice-activated in-vehicle connectivity system, optional AWD, LED supplemental park lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote start system, and leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome trim
Limited: Reverse Sensing System, 10-way adjustable power front seating, leather-trimmed seating with perforated leather inserts, ambient interior lighting, and leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accent
SHO: Sporty design with upgraded leather-trimmed seating, standard AWD high-intensity discharge headlamps, piano black power/heated side view mirrors, rear spoiler, and aluminum pedal covers.
Nearly 300hp V6, 27-30mpg Hwy. Zero Torque Steer under heavy acceleration. Ridiculously Fast. Interior, Jag-like. Taurus Chassis is Volvo, Ford Styling and Drivetrains. Smoothest Automatic Transmission of Any car I've driven. Its also TIPTRONIC equipped.
Comfortable Ride, many electronic features, Auto seat position memory, comfortable seats, excellent climate control, great stereo. Great remote start, heated and air conditioned seats. Needed new battery, (stranded my wife and mother-in-law) and key fob. (Fixed for free and a free oil change thrown in.) Dealer damaged (chipped upper edge in 3 places) driver's window with their key lockbox device, its an eyesore that I wish I'd have had them fix..
It feels like a German car, only with the heart of an American muscle car. It's subtle and unassuming until you feel one of the turbos kick over then the v6 roars to life. For a person who wants performance but also has a family, this is trule the end all to be all.
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