"It [Ford Taurus] hasn’t been redesigned in nearly a decade, and that shows. Its interior feels and looks older than what you'll find with rivals." -Cars, US News
Seating and Comfort
The interiors in the 2019 Ford Taurus aren’t from 2019, but rather from the early 2010s. The design is extremely outdated. There is a good side to this however, a practical one. The interiors are quite spacious in the front and have a very neat look. An instrument cluster is a simple unit, with an extremely easy-to-read analog speedometer in the middle. There are color displays on both sides of the speedo, which show a plethora of information, including a tachometer, average fuel economy indicator, etc.
The front seats are extremely comfy and roomy, although the rear seats aren’t as spacious. If you have children, they’ll love the rear seats. This doesn’t mean that the rear is cramped, it just means that children are the target audience for the rear seats. Considering that the Taurus is a HUGE car, this is a little disappointing. The seats are really plush and comfy though, and the primary duty of ferrying people is handled well in this car.
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Model
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Ford Taurus SE sedan
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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition sedan
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Honda Accord LX sedan
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Toyota Camry L sedan
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Nissan Altima 2.5 S sedan
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Kia Optima LX sedan
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Chevrolet Impala LS sedan
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Chrysler 300 Touring sedan
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Dodge Charger SXT sedan
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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39.0/57.9/44.2
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38.3/56.9/42.4
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39.5/58.3/42.3
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38.3/57.7/42.1
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39.2/58.2/43.8
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39.8/58.1/45.5
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39.9/57.9/45.8
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38.6/59.5/41.8
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38.6/59.5/41.8
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Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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37.8/56.9/39.8
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37.8/57.0/39.1
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37.3/56.5/40.4
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38.0/55.7/38.0
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36.9/57.1/35.2
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37.8/56.4/35.6
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37.4/56.9/39.8
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37.9/57.7/40.1
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36.6/57.9/40.1
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Infotainment
Ford Taurus uses Ford’s signature Sync infotainment system, which is a very responsive unit and features a 4.2-inch color LCD screen in the center stack. Other standard infotainment features are as follows:
- AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD/MP3 Capable
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
- Window Grid Antenna
- 6-speaker Audio system
- SYNC Communications & Entertainment System
- Enhanced voice recognition
- Smart-charging USB port and auxiliary input jack
- 2 LCD Monitors in the driver console
Cargo Capacity
You have a lot of cargo capacity in the Ford Taurus, including two sets of cup holders and a bin in the center console. The highlight of the car, however, is its trunk. Ford uses its large dimensions to expand the trunk space. The cargo capacity in the Taurus is not only great, but it’s also the best in the segment. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats help fit longer items too, like a surfboard. You can easily stow a full-size human inside, but you shouldn’t, because it's rude.
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Model
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Ford Taurus SE sedan
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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition sedan
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Honda Accord LX sedan
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Toyota Camry L sedan
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Nissan Altima 2.5 S sedan
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Kia Optima LX sedan
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Chevrolet Impala LS sedan
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Chrysler 300 Touring sedan
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Dodge Charger SXT sedan
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Cargo Volume (ft.3)
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20.1
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15.9
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16.7
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14.1
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15.4
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15.9
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18.8
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16.3
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16.5
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