2011 Ford Taurus Review

Overview

The 2011 Ford Taurus is a large five-passenger Ford sedan available in the SE, SEL, and the upscale Limited trims. The SHO performance edition is also available.

Power and performance

The Taurus derives power from a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 263 hp and 249 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The transmission features manual shift control and downshift rev-matching capability on all trims except the SE. Front-wheel drive is standard on every Taurus trim and all-wheel drive is available on SEL and Limited trim levels. The Taurus SHO is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 good for 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic with shift paddles is standard. Every SHO is all-wheel drive.

Body and styling

The 2011 Ford Taurus is available an impressive set of standard and available technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start, MyKey parental programmability, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert, Rain-Sensing Wipers, EasyFuel capless refueling, SYNC, Voice-activated navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link and HD Radio, including iTunes song-tagging ability and SIRIUS satellite radio with initial six-month subscription that add convenience, connectivity, safety and value for customers.

Safety Features

The Taurus leads its class safety with a comprehensive array of passive and active features engineered to protect and preserve its passengers. Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, side impact air bags and Safety Canopy, Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) Architecture, Personal Safety System, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, Anti-lock Braking (ABS) and SOS Post-Crash Alert System.