2016 Ford Taurus review

1. Smartphone connectivity 

With the addition of the new Sync 3 technology to the 2016 Ford Taurus, you can now connect your smartphone to the car's audio system. It's a voice-activated feature that allows you to ask for help navigating your route via a maps app, stream music from playlists saved on your phone, and apply updates to your car's electronics system. You'll also enjoy the menus that allow extra adjustments such as sound quality, setting the car's clock, activating Bluetooth® connectivity, adjusting the navigation system view style, and so much more. 

2. Handy driving features 

Do you have a student driver in your household? Rest assured, the 2016 Ford Taurus offers many helpful driving aids. Standard features include a rearview camera, traction control, stability control, and blind spot mirrors. SEL drivers also enjoy rear parking sensors. Go for a Limited trim with the optional 301A package that layers on a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alerts. A Limited model outfitted with the Driver Assist package also gains adaptive cruise control, a parallel parking system, lane departure warning, and a frontal collision warning system. 

3. Three engine choices 

The 2016 Ford Taurus comes in four trims: SE, SEL, Limited, and SHO. A 3.5L V6 and front-wheel drive comes standard on the SE, SEL, and Limited. All-wheel drive comes optional. If you live in a climate with snow or a rainy season, all-wheel drive helps navigate wet roads. There's also an option for an EcoBoost® 2.0L four-cylinder engine on the SE, SEL front-wheel drives, and Limited trims. The SHO trim gets a turbocharged 3.5L V6 and all-wheel drive standard. 

4. Ready for travel 

This comfortable cruiser offers a gentle, quiet driving experience. Whether you're shopping for a new work vehicle or a daily driver that can also handle the annual summer family vacation, the 2016 Ford Taurus rises to the challenge. In the trunk, you'll enjoy an oversized 20.1 cu-ft of storage space. You can easily tuck a folded baby stroller, several pieces of luggage, or work gear back there! Choose the Limited trim with the optional Driver Assist package to gain a massaging feature in the front seats. 

5. Driver monitoring system 

If you're not the only one who will be driving your 2016 Ford Taurus, explore the MyKey system. This standard feature on all trim levels allows you to set up alerts when the car goes over a specific speed or the audio volume rises too high. This creates peace of mind for you when your teen driver adventures off on their own, a valet parks the car, or if the vehicle serves as a company car driven by multiple people.