With it’s smooth, quiet ride and one of the most massive trunks in its class, the Taurus has driving enthusiasts talking. Ford’s large, four-door sedan seats a family-friendly five, and is available in four trims for the 2018 model year: the SE, SEL, the Limited, and the athletic SHO. Let’s get to know the alluring 2018 Ford Taurus, and delve into our top five favorite features. With the Taurus, you can have it all.
Innovative Safety Features
The 2018 Ford Taurus earned the highest overall five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the front crash, side barrier, and side pole tests. Lane departure warnings are standard on all trims, and so is the backup camera and Ford’s MyKey app. Other available driver assist features include cross-traffic alerts, parallel parking assist, and forward collision warnings with brake assist.
Powerful Engines
The Taurus offers drivers an impressive 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V-6 engine that delivers 288 horsepower, paired with a stock SelectShift automatic six-speed transmission. The top trim SHO brings an EcoBoost twin-turbo that skyrockets the six-cylinders might up to 365 ponies. Estimated fuel economy ratings for the Taurus are an eco-friendly 27 highway for the front wheel drive trims or 24 for the powerful, all-wheel-drive SHO.
All-Wheel Drive
The current SEL and Limited trims offer available all-wheel drive with electronic sensors that balance torque between the axles to improve traction and handling, usually before slippage even occurs. All-wheel drive comes standard on the 2018 Taurus SHO, along with a sport-tuned suspension and optional performance brake pads for stellar all-weather performance.
Voice-Activated Technology
Ford introduces the next evolution in driving intelligence with their SYNC 3 technology. The easy-to-use voice-activated system and an innovative, optional 8-inch touch-screen interface connect your smartphone to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system’s impressive responsiveness lets you find a new favorite restaurant with available navigation, or log in and blast your favorite Pandora playlist out of the Taurus’s 12-speaker Sony sound system.
Craftsmanship and Style
Climb into the cabin of the new Taurus and immerse yourself in comfort and refinement. Ford used only the highest quality, soft-touch materials in the interior, and offers indulgent optional amenities like a heated steering wheel, and heated front and rear seats. You’ll be impressed by the new Taurus SHO’s optional leather-trimmed seats and the added relief of a more substantial thigh-support cushion and four-way adjustable headrests. Going on a road trip? The Taurus is your ideal companion for the ride.
The new Taurus’s exterior is stunning from every direction. It’s sleek, sophisticated style and wide, aerodynamic stance makes quite a statement. The SHO’s bold, distinctive black grille trimmed in chrome, and sculpted front fascia with LED headlights add an edgy look to this latest Ford. The optional racer rear spoiler adds stability and a ton of pizzazz, while dual chrome-tipped exhaust adds that finishing touch to the Taurus’s rear-view.
Make bold moves in the new Taurus. With a low base-price for its class, get your new Taurus starting at $27,595 from a dealer near you.
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