Ford Taurus
Once the icon of the North American auto industry, the Taurus is now trying to regain lost ground. With front-wheel or all-wheel drive models available, this large American sedan can carry up to five hefty adults. The powerful Taurus SHO is motored by a turbo that delivers 365 horsepower. The Taurus’ only gearbox is a six-speed automatic. It is one of the best handling large car on the market and a boot to drive.
Ford Taurus
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,450 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$527/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 263 hp @ 6,250 rpm (196 kW) |
| Torque | 249 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (338 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 750 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 231 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/60TR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/60TR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 2,177 mm (86″) |
| Height | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,821 kg (4,015 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |