2015 Ford Taurus: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The Ford Taurus is available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive. The Taurus, which seats up to five people, competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. It is also available as the high-performance Taurus SHO, which is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine.

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New for 2015
The base SE trim adds Ford’s Sync multimedia system and a backup camera.

The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

• 17-inch wheels; available 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels
• Body-colored door handles, front and rear bumpers
• Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
• Available power moonroof

Interior Highlights

• Seats up to five with front bucket seats and a three-person rear bench
• Air conditioning
• Power driver’s seat
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control and a CD stereo
• Available push-button start
• Available MyFord Touch multimedia system 
• Available leather seats
• Available power-adjustable pedals with memory feature
• Available heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats

Under the Hood

• 288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
• Available 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Maximum towing capacity is 1,000 pounds when properly equipped

Safety Features

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Backup camera
• Available rear parking sensors
• Available blind spot warning system and collision warning system
• Available lane departure warning and prevention

Taurus SHO

Ford revived an old name with the Taurus SHO—it stands for Super High Output—which effectively caps the Taurus lineup from a performance and luxury standpoint. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6.

What’s Special

• Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque
• Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters
• All-wheel drive
• Sport suspension
• SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges, 20-inch wheels, dual exhaust tips and a rear spoiler
• SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, a shorter final drive ratio, 20-inch summer tires and an Off mode for the stability system

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