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 2019 Ford Taurus adds standard blind-spot alert to the Limited model. Otherwise, Taurus is unchanged. Taurus is a large sedan with seating for five. A 288-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine is standard. The sporty SHO has a 365-hp turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Both engines are paired with a 6-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, 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 engine. 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 | SE: $28,895 SEL: $31,325 AWD SEL: $33,175 Limited: $38,405 AWD Limited: $40,255 AWD SHO: $44,070 |
| Base Engine 3.5-liter V6 (SE, SEL, Limited) |
| Horsepower 288 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (SHO) |
| Horsepower 365 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
