Pros: Acceleration with SHO model; unique technology features; good ride quality; large trunk
Cons: Disappointing rear-seat room; thick roof pillars and high door sills inhibit visibility and cause a closed-in feel
CG Says: The 2017 Ford Taurus is relatively unchanged. The availability of a new premium sound system is about the only difference. Taurus is a large sedan with seating for five. A 288-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine is standard and a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder is available. The sporty SHO has a 365-hp turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. All engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. Available features include heated-cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot alert, cross-traffic alert, power-adjustable pedals, and keyless access and starting. Overall, the Taurus is smooth, refined, and quite enjoyable to drive. We’ve been impressed with the standard V6 and the optional turbocharged 4-cylinder engines too. The Taurus’ weakest link is disappointing rear-seat space. Overall it’s worth a look, but we think anyone looking at large sedans needs to shop the Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse, and Toyota Avalon before making a decision.
| Class | Large Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | 2WD SE: $27,345 2WD SEL: $29,775 AWD SEL: $31,625 2WD Limited: $36,855 AWD Limited: $38,705 AWD SHO: $42,520 |
| Base Engine 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 288 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-27 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 365 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
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