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 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
