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New Ford Taurus at Kayser Ford Lincoln near Madison, WI
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.
Powering the Ford Taurus
The ride and handling improvements make the suspension more progressive and reduce harshness over bumps. The electric power steering remains precise, and provides more direct feedback than systems from many other makers. The smallest engine in the 2015 Taurus is now the 237-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder, added last year, but most buyers are still likely to go for the 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6. In either case, the engine powers the car through Ford's standard six-speed automatic transmission. The low-volume, high-performance Taurus SHO is back for 2015 as well: It's powered by the largest EcoBoost engine, a 365-hp, 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. It comes standard with all-wheel drive--optional on the Taurus SEL and Limited trims with the regular V-6, and not offered at all with the four. The SHO isn't a car that connects viscerally with the driver, but it's capable in corners and maintains the Taurus's calm cabin even when pushed hard.
The 2015 Taurus's Design
For 2015, Taurus SE models receive standard Ford SYNC and a reverse camera, while SEL models get standardized backup sensors and push-button start. Taurus Limited models now offer a sliding moonroof, and power-adjustable pedals with a memory setting are standard. As the flagship model in the Ford lineup for both technology and luxury, the features and options list is long and impressive. From multicontour seats with active motion to a heated steering wheel, there are comfort features both conventional and surprising. Then there's the technology list, including automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, a rear-view camera system, and even Ford's Park Assist feature--conclusively better than the similar system offered by Lexus.
Conclusions
Software in the vehicle control system called Curve Control monitors whether a driver has entered a curve or an on-ramp too quickly, and backs off the acceleration if necessary to keep the car in line. Adaptive cruise control is still mostly found in high-end sedans, along with collision warning and brake support. Blind-spot warnings are quickly proliferating, but cross-traffic alert is less common--and the MyKey monitoring system remains unique to Ford. For more information on this vehicle, feel free to give us a call!
Learn more about this model on the Official Ford Taurus Website.
