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2009 Ford Taurus
At a Glance
| Pricing | $24,125 - $31,275 |
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| Drive Types | FWD, AWD |
| Engines | V6 (263-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A6 |
| Fuel Economy | 17-18 (city), 24-28 (highway) |
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| Velocity Index | 64 |
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The Ford Five Hundred Makes a Great Taurus
Overview Information
After a brief stint as the Ford Five Hundred, the Taurus name re-emerged on a reworked version of the same sedan. Although somewhat conservatively styled, the Taurus is a more competitive vehicle than any vehicle to wear the Taurus name for some time. The Taurus rides on a modern platform that features a fully independent suspension and optional all-wheel-drive. A new 3.5L V6 provides significantly more power than the 3.0L V6 that launched with the Five Hundred and the CVT transmission dropped in favor of a standard six-speed automatic. What hasn't changed is the large interior with above-average rear seat legroom and a generous trunk. The Taurus is a good buy with prices starting at $24,000 for a FWD model. The Taurus offers a compelling alternative to the successful Chevrolet Impala.
What Changed:
Stability control becomes standard. A new SE model becomes the new base model.
Official Word:
Rated America's safest full-size car, the Ford Taurus adds even more safety technology for 2009 with standard AdvanceTrac(R) electronic stability control and a new SOS-Post Crash Alert System. The new standard technologies build on the Taurus safety leadership story. Taurus has been rated the safest full-size car in North America and is a segment leader for safety, capable of achieving five-star ratings in all four categories of the U.S. government's crash tests. It also has been...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Taurus SE | 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) | A6 | FWD | 57 | $24,125 |
| Taurus SEL | 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) | A6 | FWD | 57 | $25,425 |
| Taurus SEL | 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 64 | $27,275 |
| Taurus Limited | 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) | A6 | FWD | 57 | $29,425 |
| Taurus Limited | 3.5l V6 (263-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 64 | $31,275 |
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