I just talked my ma into buying a 2010. Single owner and only 100000kms. Not too bad for the year. Sealing the deal today as she took it for an overnight test drive. Non-turbo V6 has plenty of power for my 67 year old ma
This new Taurus is massive for a good reason. For all you whiffle-ball players who don't follow the industry, Ford's Crown Victoria is history. The Fusion is now the mid-size car in the Ford line-up, and the Taurus is their big, FULL SIZE model. Get it, guys? Hello? What is really going on is there's an entire generation of weenies under the age of 35 that have never driven anything bigger than a Honda. A real man still appreciates the ride you get out of a big car like this new Taurus! BOOM!!!
@@Mrmatteo08 Eh, I always felt like this one was a little undercooked. I like the looks but the proportions are wonky from that ancient Volvo platform.
This is a beautiful car. I stopped by a dealership the other day, and this is a huge, impressive car. I drive a 2004 Taurus, and it is NOTHING like this new beast of a car. My car looks like a turd with 4 wheels compared to this. I would love to get this car. Way to go Ford!
It's a neat car. I looked at this and a 2011 Malibu and due to my height (6'6) I chose the Malibu, but if I could've fit in the Taurus I would've gone for it.
I’m also tall (5’11). I prefer SUVs because they’re so much easier to get in and out of. I once rented a Taurus, and it felt more like falling into the vehicle, and then pulling myself out of a really deep hole. I currently drive a 2006 Ford Escape.
I have a 2011 that I bought 3 years ago. I got the Limited. Compared to the competition nothing else really came close. I bought from Carmax and fortunately between their willingness to fix what I found wrong and the warranty quite a few things (nothing major) were corrected. The heated/cooled seats are completely lame but comfortable. I love the ambient lighting! Unfortunately it now needs suspension etc. work done. I'm fortunate to have another car...the Taurus is going. I wish you would have speed tested the regular engine MW but overall great video!
I was looking/researching this car for possible purchase...wonder why you are getting rid of it with only 80k miles? What kind of repairs if you can share? I like the cars looks,horsepower,price,but I'm gun shy of Ford/Gm products.....been burned so many times before....so appreciate your input......80k miles should be just getting broke in.
The interior in these are really nice ..doors feel extremely solid to open and close and have some weight ..the interior is elegant yet durable and robust ...it doesnt look or feel cheap but it isnt expensive for what you get .
I own a 99 Ford Taurus SE, and it is a great car. Sure it lacks Auxillary and CD capabilities as they stocked them with irreplaceable Cassette players, but nevertheless, the car is still kicking it with 210k miles. Great vehicle, after I'm finished with college I want to invest in 2018, which unfortunately marks the end of the Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, and Focus.
the Accord, Camry, and CC are all mid-size sedans. the Taurus is a full-size sedan (which explains the significant size and price difference). however, Ford offers its own mid-size sedan, called the "Fusion", which directly competes with the previously mentioned imports.
Looking to get one. Preferably the sho... I stopped by at my local ford dealership but they where out of stock. They are getting hard to find this generation
I see your comment is already 5 months old, but you do know that the Taurus is discontinued now... right? That is why the dealerships are "out of stock"
This body style is better than my 2009 Taurus which has the Ford big chrome three bar grill and Oval. I do not like the console that sits between driver and passenger. But it's a beautiful sedan
Yes, I have heard of the Fusion. My point is I would rather have those cars. I'm not comparing mid size to large size, I'm just stating I would rather have those cars than a over 30,000.00 Taurus. I have not read anywhere that the Fusion out performs camry or accords, I have read motortrend state that it is the best car because all the different engines, options and especially the price, that is why it is car of the year. P.S. I own a ford.
I had one of these for a few years and it was cramped on the inside despite being larger on the outside which I never really got. It wasn't a bad car, just seemed too small for it's size.
That's because of its Volvo structure. It's the safest full-size sedan in its class for crash protection. Same thing with the Ford Explorer. It has a huge steel beam running around the whole mid-section and a steel cage surrounding the gas tank. There're extra crash protection impact beams in the rear as well. 70 mph crash tested getting hit by a pickup truck. Yep, it's that safe. Sacrifices interior room for safety.
@RickStylus the new Taurus is a sexy car along with the Lincoln MKS...these videos don't do it justice you really have to see one in person, truly a beautiful stand out car, they look amazing driving on the road! Buick is next in line to be dumped by GM if you haven't seen their sales lately...
Plus, the reason you don't see as many fords on the road as hondas and toyotas is because most people don't really know how much ford has improved and how good their cars are. Plus those companies still have a very loyal following so of course those people aren't going to switch. There's also the dealings with consumers holding grudges against this company as if it could never change and improve.
I'm only 30 and i have driven and owned many cars larger than a Honda Accordian, LOL, my current daily driver is a 2009 Lincoln Twn Car, and my play car is a 1975 Eldorado. I prefer big full size body on frame, cars, not coke cans on wheels.
Not many vehicles today catch my eye anymore . Taurus like these do,both new Broncos, and Rangers. Sticking to my 2002 explorer bit more,wife does like her Edge,runs well. Happy week all from 🇨🇦
@carguy379 the car does look very nice I think. It looks a lot closer to the older cars than the recent previous models did. The only thing that puts me off from it is the SIZE (caps for a reason lol) of the car. I was at the parts store last week, and when I came out there was one parked next to me...it was ginormous! Wow Good pricing and nice interiors on the car too. Seems GM and Ford are doing a very very nice turnaround in my book. I'd even think hard about buying their cars now. Kei
The original 1986 model is still the best-looking Taurus. It`ll be quite some time until the American automotive industry has a smash hit like that. This one`s pretty nice, though.
I own a 98 Town Car now. If I come across an affordable SHO, I will gladly get one. It truly is an end to an era. I hope Ford and GM both realize their mistakes and bring back the full size cars. I heard good things about the last Impala as well. Sad to be honest.
i'm thinking about a used sho or srt8 jeep...prices are pretty reasonable on the sho but concerned with a reliabilty. jeeps are a little more pricier but again reliabilty is the factor.
Rob 72 SHOs are undef $10,000 nowadays but the PTU fluid is an issue that Ford argued would never be an issue. And now their Fusion transmissions killed all future for American sedans!
Marlon Turner I have a 2012 Limited and a 2014 Limited. The 14 is flex fuel. I love em both! The 14 has the 8 inch navigation screen. The 12 has the dash and center console that lites up like monotone spaceship, at night. Both have ultra leather that doesn't get hot when it's streaming, or cold to the touch when it's freezing. The trunk can hold, at least, three bodies! They are full of safety features and technology. The ride is smooth and quiet. The 12 is noticebly quicker than the 14, cuz of the flex fuel. I'm not getting rid of either until the can't run anymore. Oh yeah, no major maintenance issues. Just the usual wear and tear.
Back in the days when the American companies still tried making good cars before they became truck and large SUV focused. Toyota and Honda kicked their ass for so long with the Camry and Accord that the American companies just gave up. This Taurus was a very good car at the time. They finally nailed the exterior styling with this model (finally) but it was too little too late.
@gwalia4 i was talking about fairness. i approve and defend fairness. i don't agree with judging a brand without considering the facts that are right in your face. there's more to a car company than just it's credibility. i'm already aware of all that you just stated, but that doesn't make it fair or make me feel that it is.
If you haven't driven it don't judge it. I bought one love it drive great and has more features than Honda, Toyota lets just say it has more features than any car on the road.
People Can say ford is better than chevy or whatever it is, We need to support American Automakers arguing doesnt make a Automaker better however Quality, Style and Sales do. To Much of those thingsare going to Kia, Toyota and Honda. American Automakers 24/7
Really, really disappointed that the new Taurus is not Rear-Wheel-Drive. Both GM and Chrysler offer it and in some pretty darn nice packages too (Pontiac G8 and Dodge Charger). There's still the Mustang of course, but for those Ford lovers who want a classic RWD experience but do not want a coupe...well...I guess we just don't matter. The new Taurus styling would have hit the mark for me.
here's a little logic for you, just because a car is recommended, it doesn't mean every single one of them is good. it just means majority of them are good, so you can't judge an entire line of cars because you managed to grab a bad one. And you can't compare ford from 1999 to the ford of 2005 to 2010. You can't judge a company by it's past especially when it's clear that they've changed and improved. It's also unreasonable.
@namesis93 you're right it's just a stupid comment because i haven't watched the full video...anyways americans are lucky to have a car like this ...i even would prefer this one instead of a german car
give it a year, you'll be able to find one used for $14,995. LOL. the taurus used to depreciate like a rock, lol. maybe this one won't but the last few generations did.
@deltaboy767 Sounds like you know exactly what I'm talking about......and if you're riding with your woman and young kids on a long trip, a full-size car is the ultimate way to travel....
Porsche you r so right and let's not forget to say ford is surpass my Honda and Toyota chevy can't compete other than it's carmero and carvette and if it wasn't for carmero I would get a Hyundai over everthing else
That's right I am with you porsh I love ford so how could someone compare a mid-size to a full size get real and I know the Taurus is better than a simple Honda accord impala what is that lol and camary is ok for toyota the Taurus is fine
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I like my 2010 Taurus. It will be 8 years old in Oct and still going strong. It is the most comfortable and best riding car I ever owned.
Dennis W yes nice car 2010 Taurus SEL I brought one !!!
Dennis W
I have a 2002 Ford Taurus. Best car.
I just talked my ma into buying a 2010. Single owner and only 100000kms. Not too bad for the year. Sealing the deal today as she took it for an overnight test drive. Non-turbo V6 has plenty of power for my 67 year old ma
Dennis W 8 years ain’t old bro I got a 07 500
I have a 07 Taurus and love it. My second one, First one was a 97. My 07 only has 120 thousand miles on her
This new Taurus is massive for a good reason. For all you whiffle-ball players who don't follow the industry, Ford's Crown Victoria is history. The Fusion is now the mid-size car in the Ford line-up, and the Taurus is their big, FULL SIZE model. Get it, guys? Hello? What is really going on is there's an entire generation of weenies under the age of 35 that have never driven anything bigger than a Honda. A real man still appreciates the ride you get out of a big car like this new Taurus! BOOM!!!
"now in high-definition"
360p...
I guess 360p was normal for 2009
And 9 years later, it's STILL with us.
9 years later, Ford is quitting producing sedan in USA. Sadly.
@@Mrmatteo08 Eh, I always felt like this one was a little undercooked. I like the looks but the proportions are wonky from that ancient Volvo platform.
Can't believe this car is soon going to be retro! Wow time flies!
these cars are so comfortable and spacious on the inside. the trunk is tremendous.
This is a beautiful car. I stopped by a dealership the other day, and this is a huge, impressive car. I drive a 2004 Taurus, and it is NOTHING like this new beast of a car. My car looks like a turd with 4 wheels compared to this. I would love to get this car. Way to go Ford!
I remember everyone was talking about the new Taurus when it came out. Always wanted one.
It's a neat car. I looked at this and a 2011 Malibu and due to my height (6'6) I chose the Malibu, but if I could've fit in the Taurus I would've gone for it.
I’m also tall (5’11). I prefer SUVs because they’re so much easier to get in and out of. I once rented a Taurus, and it felt more like falling into the vehicle, and then pulling myself out of a really deep hole. I currently drive a 2006 Ford Escape.
I have a 2011 that I bought 3 years ago. I got the Limited. Compared to the competition nothing else really came close. I bought from Carmax and fortunately between their willingness to fix what I found wrong and the warranty quite a few things (nothing major) were corrected. The heated/cooled seats are completely lame but comfortable. I love the ambient lighting! Unfortunately it now needs suspension etc. work done. I'm fortunate to have another car...the Taurus is going. I wish you would have speed tested the regular engine MW but overall great video!
How many miles are on it?
I think about 80,000..almost all freeway. I was driving 400 plus miles per week.
I was looking/researching this car for possible purchase...wonder why you are getting rid of it with only 80k miles? What kind of repairs if you can share? I like the cars looks,horsepower,price,but I'm gun shy of Ford/Gm products.....been burned so many times before....so appreciate your input......80k miles should be just getting broke in.
I have the SEL AWD. - love it.
How reliable
The interior in these are really nice ..doors feel extremely solid to open and close and have some weight ..the interior is elegant yet durable and robust ...it doesnt look or feel cheap but it isnt expensive for what you get .
MOST UNDERRATED CAR EVER !!
I just found an article, all 2010 Fords resale value went way up! Including the new Taurus.
My brother has a 2011 limited we absolutely love it
Well the new beginning of the Taurus ends in 2019
Just got me a 2013 SEL.
That 288hp V6 is a beast. Very enjoyable car to say the least.
I own a 99 Ford Taurus SE, and it is a great car. Sure it lacks Auxillary and CD capabilities as they stocked them with irreplaceable Cassette players, but nevertheless, the car is still kicking it with 210k miles. Great vehicle, after I'm finished with college I want to invest in 2018, which unfortunately marks the end of the Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, and Focus.
Hey did u get the 2018 finally i know its been 5 yrs
@naarealy
Eco Boost is a turbo charger which adds power yet maintaining fuel economy.
the 2009-present Ford Taurus is assembled in
Chicago, Illinois, United States
really!
the Accord, Camry, and CC are all mid-size sedans. the Taurus is a full-size sedan (which explains the significant size and price difference). however, Ford offers its own mid-size sedan, called the "Fusion", which directly competes with the previously mentioned imports.
I swear John Davis hardly ages.
Who was driving this car at the strip? 14.1? Was the driver not in it 100%?
Newer cars have lower gearing. More power down low vs up top like say a Crown Vic 14.1 is still fast for a stock heavily detuned V6.
*THATS high definition??*
My mom has a 2010 Taurus with 293,000 miles. Very reliable, only work done on the car was brakes and struts.
Is this thing still going and what motor does it have?
@@RodknockRhett 5 cylinder
Looking to get one. Preferably the sho... I stopped by at my local ford dealership but they where out of stock. They are getting hard to find this generation
I see your comment is already 5 months old, but you do know that the Taurus is discontinued now... right? That is why the dealerships are "out of stock"
@FrozenDonut 13 yes I'm aware they are discontinued. I was looking for a pre owned one but still hard to find
This body style is better than my 2009 Taurus which has the Ford big chrome three bar grill and Oval. I do not like the console that sits between driver and passenger. But it's a beautiful sedan
awesome
I love my Dad's 2010 SHO, I get to take it out every Saturday =)
Love my 2011 SHO 👌🏻
RoadTrip R i just bought a 2011 SHO today, beautiful clean car.
Adaptive cruise control was a big deal back then but having its standard is even bigger.
This car is amazing, I think I'll get one for me
lol when they did that transition from old to new it just struck me on how amazing this car looks.
Yes, I have heard of the Fusion. My point is I would rather have those cars. I'm not comparing mid size to large size, I'm just stating I would rather have those cars than a over 30,000.00 Taurus. I have not read anywhere that the Fusion out performs camry or accords, I have read motortrend state that it is the best car because all the different engines, options and especially the price, that is why it is car of the year. P.S. I own a ford.
Love the new styling. Go Ford!
0:40 the story has officially concluded now since ford is done with cars except the one and only pony car
Yes, it's so sad.
I had one of these for a few years and it was cramped on the inside despite being larger on the outside which I never really got. It wasn't a bad car, just seemed too small for it's size.
That's because of its Volvo structure. It's the safest full-size sedan in its class for crash protection. Same thing with the Ford Explorer. It has a huge steel beam running around the whole mid-section and a steel cage surrounding the gas tank. There're extra crash protection impact beams in the rear as well. 70 mph crash tested getting hit by a pickup truck. Yep, it's that safe. Sacrifices interior room for safety.
Ford has really done a better job at this car. I had a 2001 taurus SES it was a nice a nice family car.
@RickStylus the new Taurus is a sexy car along with the Lincoln MKS...these videos don't do it justice you really have to see one in person, truly a beautiful stand out car, they look amazing driving on the road! Buick is next in line to be dumped by GM if you haven't seen their sales lately...
Plus, the reason you don't see as many fords on the road as hondas and toyotas is because most people don't really know how much ford has improved and how good their cars are. Plus those companies still have a very loyal following so of course those people aren't going to switch. There's also the dealings with consumers holding grudges against this company as if it could never change and improve.
the engine on the 2009-present Ford Taurus
Engine
3.5 L Cyclone V6
3.5 L EcoBoost V6
2.0 L EcoBoost I4
3 engines presents of Ford Taurus, 3.5L V6 Cyclone, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost and 2.0 Ecoboost I4
The 2010-2019 Ford Taurus was made in
Chicago, IL
I love my 2002 Ford Taurus SE.
This puppy can move fast. Best car I ever owned for the 💰
If you think a 02 Taurus SE is fast, well then you’ve never driven anything that is actually fast…
@@sirloin4372 it really is actually fast lol. Whenever it gets rolling on highway speed, it’s fast. You are just a loser
I'm only 30 and i have driven and owned many cars larger than a Honda Accordian, LOL, my current daily driver is a 2009 Lincoln Twn Car, and my play car is a 1975 Eldorado. I prefer big full size body on frame, cars, not coke cans on wheels.
I just see these cars used so many times as the normal amazing race vehicles contestants use
Not many vehicles today catch my eye anymore . Taurus like these do,both new Broncos, and Rangers. Sticking to my 2002 explorer bit more,wife does like her Edge,runs well. Happy week all from 🇨🇦
It's not echo boost John…
@carguy379 the car does look very nice I think. It looks a lot closer to the older cars than the recent previous models did. The only thing that puts me off from it is the SIZE (caps for a reason lol) of the car. I was at the parts store last week, and when I came out there was one parked next to me...it was ginormous! Wow
Good pricing and nice interiors on the car too. Seems GM and Ford are doing a very very nice turnaround in my book. I'd even think hard about buying their cars now.
Kei
I have this car and I can't believe I get around 26-29 mpg on SHO! Great Car. And Very Safe, Best car I ever had!
Good car and good looking car.
I am not a Ford fan and I was very impressed with it.
What is "Echo-boost"?
Just one other way of pronouncing a really stupid name for what is actually a pretty decent little engine.
The original 1986 model is still the best-looking Taurus. It`ll be quite some time until the American automotive industry has a smash hit like that. This one`s pretty nice, though.
Can the guy buy other polos?. From 1998 tests he's wearing the same!!!
The last of American sedans. I want a SHO very bad
I own a 98 Town Car now. If I come across an affordable SHO, I will gladly get one. It truly is an end to an era. I hope Ford and GM both realize their mistakes and bring back the full size cars. I heard good things about the last Impala as well. Sad to be honest.
FOCUS ON THE VID FOLKS!!!! NEGATIVE COMMENTS AREN'T NEEDED !!
i'm thinking about a used sho or srt8 jeep...prices are pretty reasonable on the sho but concerned with a reliabilty. jeeps are a little more pricier but again reliabilty is the factor.
Rob 72 SHOs are undef $10,000 nowadays but the PTU fluid is an issue that Ford argued would never be an issue.
And now their Fusion transmissions killed all future for American sedans!
Who has this car?
How was the stitching on the seats?
Marlon Turner I have a 2012 Limited and a 2014 Limited. The 14 is flex fuel. I love em both! The 14 has the 8 inch navigation screen. The 12 has the dash and center console that lites up like monotone spaceship, at night. Both have ultra leather that doesn't get hot when it's streaming, or cold to the touch when it's freezing. The trunk can hold, at least, three bodies! They are full of safety features and technology. The ride is smooth and quiet. The 12 is noticebly quicker than the 14, cuz of the flex fuel. I'm not getting rid of either until the can't run anymore. Oh yeah, no major maintenance issues. Just the usual wear and tear.
what's SHO?
Why does this video look like it was shot in 1986?
when did ford come out fwd
& poof...it's gone again. still have to think there's the next one around the corner
Me too. But then again this time I think it's truly gone forever.
THIS IS NOT A TEST BUT MORE LIKE A COMMERCIAL!!!
but not a bad car
Back in the days when the American companies still tried making good cars before they became truck and large SUV focused. Toyota and Honda kicked their ass for so long with the Camry and Accord that the American companies just gave up. This Taurus was a very good car at the time. They finally nailed the exterior styling with this model (finally) but it was too little too late.
I love it!
@Kamukix i know. for this to be a real sho it needs to be midsized and come with a manual
@MrFinikyfrank well no, cause im from europe and by the way i wrote about this clip and not the show;););)
The rear quarter panel looks like a huge dent in it but thats the way it was designed.
@gwalia4 i was talking about fairness. i approve and defend fairness. i don't agree with judging a brand without considering the facts that are right in your face. there's more to a car company than just it's credibility. i'm already aware of all that you just stated, but that doesn't make it fair or make me feel that it is.
If you haven't driven it don't judge it. I bought one love it drive great and has more features than Honda, Toyota lets just say it has more features than any car on the road.
woahh motor week is finally becoming 16:9 ratio
@rotary12arx3 No, I'm not nuts. I'm just not a fan of FWD, for a number of reasons. I will, however, agree with you on the AWD.
Have you driven a Ford lately?
JshrBs01
2002 Ford Taurus
I want this car so bad. I love big as cars.
Me too, I would take this car or a Crown VICTORIA / Grand Marquise or Town car.
Echoboost lol
@energiefreak I'm guessing you've never watched a full episode of MotorWeek on TV.
man all that work on the new look, why coulnt they put little more time designing the back??
264769 miles and still purr like a kitten 🐱 but hey oil changes paramount and only super unleaded I love my car! Long live Taurus 😀
People Can say ford is better than chevy or whatever it is, We need to support American Automakers arguing doesnt make a Automaker better however Quality, Style and Sales do. To Much of those thingsare going to Kia, Toyota and Honda. American Automakers 24/7
5.5 sec for a car this big is great! although, i would get the buick lacrosse.
thumbs up for john davis
Awsome car!
Can we get a motorweek where it introduces Jon Davis, then the lead singer of Korn does the whole review.
Really, really disappointed that the new Taurus is not Rear-Wheel-Drive. Both GM and Chrysler offer it and in some pretty darn nice packages too (Pontiac G8 and Dodge Charger). There's still the Mustang of course, but for those Ford lovers who want a classic RWD experience but do not want a coupe...well...I guess we just don't matter. The new Taurus styling would have hit the mark for me.
here's a little logic for you, just because a car is recommended, it doesn't mean every single one of them is good. it just means majority of them are good, so you can't judge an entire line of cars because you managed to grab a bad one. And you can't compare ford from 1999 to the ford of 2005 to 2010. You can't judge a company by it's past especially when it's clear that they've changed and improved. It's also unreasonable.
Then why does every review say there are better cars in the same price range and they are also faster :(
The sho awd is so fast for what it is and the prices nowadays but you get ford quality
They aren't very unreliable at all. Some people burn up the turbos and it has the normal direct injection issues, but that's about it.
Yea no shit man, this thing is massive
Still driving my 99 Taurus
@namesis93 you're right it's just a stupid comment because i haven't watched the full video...anyways americans are lucky to have a car like this ...i even would prefer this one instead of a german car
give it a year, you'll be able to find one used for $14,995. LOL.
the taurus used to depreciate like a rock, lol. maybe this one won't but the last few generations did.
It’s not fucking echoboost….
no. They said the taurus had FINE braking.
@deltaboy767 Sounds like you know exactly what I'm talking about......and if you're riding with your woman and young kids on a long trip, a full-size car is the ultimate way to travel....
Porsche you r so right and let's not forget to say ford is surpass my Honda and Toyota chevy can't compete other than it's carmero and carvette and if it wasn't for carmero I would get a Hyundai over everthing else
Black it out and it would look so tough. look like a tank.
That's right I am with you porsh I love ford so how could someone compare a mid-size to a full size get real and I know the Taurus is better than a simple Honda accord impala what is that lol and camary is ok for toyota the Taurus is fine
@boywnderr Super High Output
isn't this guy dead...i used to watch him when i was 16yr
Not tested the volume leader , that's bogus .
Looks a bit like a Chrysler 300 now...
Except the 2nd gen was the best selling car in America… how does motorweek get this wrong?