Used Vehicle Review: Ford Taurus, 2010-2016 - Autos.ca
This generation Taurus launched for model-year 2010 with V6 power, front or all-wheel drive, and the high-performance Taurus SHO with EcoBoost engine filling in the model range. All units got four doors, a generous rear seat, standard front-wheel drive and a lengthy list of high-tech options. For model-year 2013, an update gussied the Taurus up, intending to demonstrate a higher level of craftsmanship and attention to driving dynamics, as well as improved efficiency. A turbo four-cylinder engine became available, fuel-saving tweaks were applied to the other engines, and exterior styling updates included a more muscular hood, larger wheels and tires, and revised rear quarter panels that enabled the use of... Ford says that without altering overall dimensions, they made the 2013 Taurus look more streamlined and sporty. From 2013, the 3. 5L engine makes 288 hp, and the new 2. 0L EcoBoost four-cylinder generates 240 hp, and (more importantly) 270 lb-ft of torque, which is more than the standard V6. Look for a six-speed automatic with paddle-shift on all units, and... Feature content included a sunroof, memory seating, Ford Sync, navigation, premium audio, push-button start, cap-less refueling, a powered rear window. Source: www.autos.ca
