Overview
The 2016 Ford Taurus is a fullsize sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $27,110. For that price, it mainly competes with the Chevrolet Impala, the Chrysler 300, and the Nissan Maxima. Between 3 trims, the Taurus offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.5L V6 capable of making 288 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. There is also a 240 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission.
The Taurus reaches 60 MPH from zero in 6.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets shrunk up to 7.4 seconds with the turbocharged 2.0L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Taurus can manage a combined fuel economy between 19 and 21 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Taurus comes in really pull you towards itself.
