http://www.autobytel.com/ford/taurus/2013/?id=32972 The Ford Taurus dates all the way back to the 1986 model year. Over the past 25 years the Taurus has had its ups and downs. When the Japanese mid-sized sedans starting winning the sales war, Ford shifted their attention to SUVs. And the Taurus was eventually discontinued being replaced at the mid-size level by the Fusion and at the full-size level by the Ford 500. Well now the Taurus is back and better than ever. The 6th generation debuted in 2010 and has now received a refresh for the 2013 model year. There are 4 different trim levels including the base SE which costs $26,600, the SEL which costs $28,800, the Limited which costs $33,000, and the SHO which costs $39,200 and is reviewed elsewhere. The 2013 Ford Taurus is a full-sized sedan that was given a mean and sharp look that follows Ford's new design direction. Up front the grille, projector headlights, and LED running lights really grab your attention. The Taurus has a wide stance at over 76-inches which give this sedan a comfortable ride. Out back the 2013 Ford Taurus features an integrated spoiler on the trunk, and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust system. Depending on the trim level there are a couple of different wheel packages. The SE trim gets 17-inch rims, the SEL trim gets 18-inch rims, and the Limited gets 19-inch rims. There is an option to upgrade to large 20-inch polished aluminum wheels. The 2013 Ford Taurus comes in both FWD and AWD configurations. There are 3 different engine to choose from. The base engine is a 3.5 liter V-6 that makes 288 horsepower and 254 lb-ft. of torque. This engine has a 6-speed automatic and gets 19 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. The second engine is a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine that makes 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft. of torque. This smaller displacement engine gets the best gas mileage at 22 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. The top of the line engine is a twin-turbo 3.5 liter found on the SHO model. You can learn more about that engine by watching our review of the Taurus SHO below. On the inside the Taurus gives you a premium interior with lots of technology and passenger amenities. The seats are high quality leather and feature power adjustable controls with both heating and cooling option. Even the rear seats have a heater function which is usually reserved for vehicles in the high end luxury category. The 2013 Ford Taurus is packed with many technological options like HD Radio, ambient lighting, Adaptive Cruise Control, MyKey, SYNC, and MyFord Touch to name a few. See More Car Videos http://www.autobytel.com/car-videos/?id=32972 Join Our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/autobytel

• published: 31 May 2012
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