The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Taurus is powered by a 263-hp 3.5-liter direct injection V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission with the option of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The Taurus redesign also marks the return of the SHO performance model, powered by a twin-turbo version of the 3.5-liter V6, it produces 365-hp and channels that through standard all-wheel drive and a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include electronic stability and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, six airbags, ignition disable and post-crash SOS alert. There are many kinds of technology features available such as Cross Traffic Alert, Collision Warning, MyKey parental features, SYNC, capless refueling, touch-pad keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, rain-sensing wipers and intelligent keyless entry.For 2012, integrated spotter mirrors have been added as standard equipment to all trims.
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 263 HP / 249 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 28 / 23 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 3.5L V-6 / 263 HP / 249 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 28 / 23 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 19.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $73 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 20.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 202.9 " |
Exterior Width | 76.2 " |
Exterior Height | 60.7 " |
Front Headroom | 39.0 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.8 " |
Front Legroom | 41.9 " |
Rear Legroom | 38.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,015 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 113 " |
Turning Radius | 19.8 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Painted Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Convex Spotter |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating | |
Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Securilock |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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Color: Magnetic Metallic
Price
$21,200
Mileage
64,762 mi
