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New Taurus offers loads of safety technology From page SQL and Limited editions If you want more power the Taurus SHO is back featuring a 35L EcoBoost V6 producing 365 hp and 350 lbft of torque The days of big V8 engines in family sedans are over and the V6s are now much more fuel efficient while providing as much power as you really need In fact even though the Taurus weighs 1909 kg 4200 lb it posted a decent 0100 time of 82 seconds slight ly behind the LaCrosse at 77 seconds during TestFest For passing manoeuvres ft posted an 80120 time of 58 seconds My tester was the midlevel SEL with front- wheel drive Starting at the car fea tured a number of options including an inter esting Technology Package 2500 pushing the astested price to 37679 The Technology Package included interior ambient lighting push button start adjustable pedals reverse sensing system AMFMCDX6 MP3 Sony audio system with 12 speakers and Fords SYNC voice activated system The Taurus comes in four trim levels start ing with the SE FWD at 29999 the SEL FWD at 3239 SEL AWD at 34799 and the Lim ited at The SHO starts at The interior is very nicely done with soft touch materials supportive seats and all the bells and whistles youll ever need Legroom up front is excellent and the forwardleaning centre stack flows from the instrument panel through into the centre console In the rear a low roofllne cuts into the headroom although the rear doors open wide for ease of entry and exit The trunk is huge it holds three full hockey bags with ease with more than 569 litres 20 cu ft of cargo space well ahead of its Fusion Hybrid sibling 334 litres and also the fullsize LaCrosse 363 litres Even the base SE model is well equipped with features such as 17inch eightspoke alu minum wheels sixway power drivers seat with cloth upholstery AMFMCD player with MP3 capability and six speakers daynight rearview mirror onetouch updown power windows and power side view mirrors The SEL adds the sixspeed automatic with SelectShift for manual shifting and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters Also included are 18inch fivespoke aluminum wheels six- way power front passenger seat dual zone automatic climate control SIRIUS satellite radio autodimming rearview mirror leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel steer ingwheel mounted cruise and audio con trols message centre with compass outside temperature display and supplemental park lamps is the Limited which adds 19inch 10spoke chromeclad wheels all- wheel drive eightway power heated and cooled front driver and passenger seats heat ed rear seats leather upholstery premium six- speaker sound system SYNC voiceactivated communications and entertainment system ambient lighting power rear sunshade reverse sensing system and much more Ford is at the forefront of technology these days and a host of impressive features are available on the Taurus including Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support BLIS Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert MyKey SYNC voice activated communication and entertain ment command system EasyFuel capless gas tank filler and SecuriCode with its Keyless Entry Pad MyKey is an interesting feature especially for parents looking to make things safer for the younger drivers in the family It allows adults to set a top speed lower the maximum volume for the audio system and even stop junior from turning off the traction control system blind spot monitoring cross traffic alert and forward collision warning systems The Taurus is at its best as a highway cruis er smooth quiet and comfortable with all the creature comforts one would expect on a topend vehicle With its huge trunk and cargo capacity its great for longdistance jaunts or taking the kids younger and older ones like myself to hockey or other sports events While its a fullsize car the Taurus doesnt have that floaty feeling you used to experi ence in a big car the fourwheel independent suspension offers a ride that is right in the middle of sporty and soft While I was thoroughly impressed with the new Taurus overall I found the high beltline similar to the Chrysler 300 made it difficult to see behind when backing up The reverse sensing system part of the Technology Pack age certainly came in handy and is highly recommended Similarly the thick B pillar also inhibits sightlines somewhat so the Blind Spot Moni toring System would also be a nice option to have But overall the Taurus is head and shoul ders ahead of the car it replaces and has a worthy place as Fords flagship vehicle Wheeisca has tens of thousands of active listings and lets you search and compare multiple vehicles at once So finding the right car is easy And fast WhCClSca Your friend in the automotive business