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.
(Skip to details on the: Taurus SHO) New for 2016 Ford’s new Sync 3 multimedia system is available. Significant Standard Features
288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
Backup camera
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
20-inch wheels
Power moonroof
Sync 3 multimedia system
Push-button start
Leather seats
Power-adjustable pedals with memory feature
Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
Blind spot warning system
Collision warning system
Lane departure warning and prevention
Taurus SHO SHO stands for Super High Output, and the Taurus SHO 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 and a rear spoiler
SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, unique shocks and springs, a different steering calibration, a shorter final drive ratio, 20-inch summer tires and a Track mode for the stability system
