2013 Ford Taurus With EcoBoost Four-Cylinder: First Drive
Unlike the standard V-6 and the SHO model with the higher-output EcoBoost V-6, weight-adding all-wheel drive isn’t available on the four-cylinder version. The EcoBoost four-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the lightest of the lineup at 3,990 pounds, 45 pounds lighter than a front-wheel-drive V-6.
Compared with the standard V-6, gas mileage is improved by 3 mpg in the city and highway, and it’s enough of an improvement that the 26 mpg combined rating can mathematically pay for itself in three-and-a-half years, which is within the typical five-year loan. That’s assuming you’re driving the average 15,000 miles per year using regular fuel at the current $3.75-per-gallon average. Speaking of regular fuel, the Taurus EcoBoost can run on regular, but you won’t get the maximum rated 240 hp — that requires premium gasoline. The 2.0-liter makes 231 hp using regular gasoline.
With the EcoBoost engine and $795 destination charge, the SE starts at $28,390, the SEL at $30,590 and the Limited at $34,790. What’s nice about pricing is that the engine is a stand-alone $995 option and not tied to an expensive package.
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