The Ford Taurus (and to a lesser degree, sistership Mercury Sable) has a reputation of dominance. Since its launch in 1986, Ford sold over 6.7 million Taurus’s worldwide as of 2007, making it the fifth bestselling North American nameplate in Ford’s history. Only the F-150, Escort, Model T, and Mustang have sold more units. Between 1992 and 1996, the Taurus was the best-selling car in America.

Like with the original Taurus, Ford stylists broke new ground: Front fenders are pronounced, with headlamps and markers that wrap around the flanks. A deeply chiseled character line runs from the wheel arch to the end of the back door. This deeply cut character line makes another appearance aft of the rear wheel arch. Like the headlamps, the taillights swathe around the body sides. The deck lid incorporates a subtle hump, almost as if there’s a restrained spoiler built in. The roofline is lowered and somewhat reminiscent of the first chiseled-look fastbacks Ford pioneered way back when in 1963. Most interesting though is the wheel placement. Rolling stock is pushed to the edges of the body sides. That provides the Taurus with a brawny, extremely capable, athletic look.

Open the door and immediately you know this is a driver’s car. Bench seating is banished. Instead, the office is based upon a dual pod dash layout that recalls Mustang from almost every generation. The center stack slopes downward into an integrated console, effectively creating a five-passenger sedan. Get behind the wheel (which includes an array of fingertip controls) and it’s clear this car was built to use. Controls are logical and fall quickly into place. The shifter is offset toward the driver. The large high-tech, ambient lit speedometer is flanked by a large 7,000 rpm tachometer on the left and a combination temperature gauge-fuel gauge-gear indicator on the right. The front seats are deeply bolstered. An integrated armrest on the center console coupled with a deeply sculpted door panel locks the driver firmly in place.

Standard SE-equipped cars feature a six-way power, manual recline and lumbar driver seat. SEL models include dual zone climate control, SIRIUS Satellite radio and an anti-theft perimeter alarm. On Limited Series models, the seating moves to perforated leather seating surfaces and 10-way power with integrated lumbar controls for both driver and passenger. On all models, the split folding rear seat is a three-passenger bench (in truth, a pair of deeply formed near-buckets with an occasional passenger seat between them). Using Ford’s newest (optional) signature Intelligent Access with Push Button Start arrangement in our test car to bring the base engine to life, we knew we were in for a treat. The standard Duratec 3.5-liter V-6 produces a healthy 263 horsepower along with 249 pound-feet of torque. The new Taurus is front-wheel drive, with all-wheel-drive available as an option. A six-speed automatic is the sole transmission offered while SEL and Limited versions include a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shift activation. One of the factors that pushed the original Taurus to the forefront in sales was the inherent value, perpetuated by a long list of standard and reasonably priced optional equipment. The 2010 model follows that value leader blueprint by incorporating items such as six standard airbags, AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control traction control, ABS brakes, rain sensing wipers, projector beam halogen headlights and other technology-laden hardware as standard equipment.

Additionally, the SYNC voice-activated communication and entertainment system includes a 911 Assist enhancement that will place a call to a local emergency operator in the event of an airbag deployment. Twelve-speaker, premium sound systems from Sony are available along with a SIRIUS Satellite radio system, as are heated and cooled seats, an adaptive cruise control and a power rear sunshade.

Ford offers a number of technologies on the Taurus that are definitely exclusive. MyKey is an easily programmable system that can limit the car’s top speed to 80 mph, and/or limit the stereo’s volume up to 44 percent of maximum, and set a series of sustaining chime if the seat seat belts aren’t in use. With BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), when another vehicle takes a position within the mirror blind spot, a light flashes on the A-pillar warning you not to change lanes. It works by way of a small digital camera mounted beneath the sideview mirror that continuously monitors the blind spot area and through use of a computer, calculates changes between frames. With Adaptive Cruise Control, the driver selects a desired interval to follow traffic along with the desired cruise speed. When slower traffic is encountered the ACC alters the Taurus speed to maintain the desired interval. Speed is controlled by ACC with moderate braking when needed. When traffic clears, ACC resumes the desired cruise speed. The driver can override the system by braking at any time.

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The 2010 Ford Taurus. Since the first time launched, the Ford Taurus has been related to a masses car, comfortable, but there being no relation to the term called luxury car. The earlier models of the Taurus have had a cult following and has virtually been a market leader for a long time in its segment.

The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag.

The design and detailing of the 2010 Ford Taurus car is completely new and futuristic with care being taken to ensure that the car oozes a completely new look both under the hood as well inside.

The latest generation 2010 Ford Taurus has undergone whole lot of changes as compared to its earlier generation models. All these changes have been incorporated with the sole aim of providing the buyers or riders ultimate comfort, exceptionally luxurious riding experience and immaculate performance.

At actually feels that all these inclusions or accessories have been incorporated in the original body design. Such is the extent of detailing that Ford has gone into while refurbishing the 2010 Ford Taurus.

There have been a slew of safety features which have also been added apart from the exterior design changes. The 2010 Ford Taurus now comes equipped with certain safety features like cruise control, collision control system and a few other rather unique and first of a kind features.

A unique safety feature that has been incorporated in the 2010 Ford Taurus is the MyKey system, wherein the adults can define driving parameters and setup alternative control measures in case their children are driving the car.

Apart from this the interiors and the availability of space inside the cabin has been designed keeping in view complete comfort for the passengers travelling. On the exterior of the car, ample design changes have been made to ensure that the car gets a new and modern look. Truly, a car completely revitalized.

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“The new Ford Taurus sets the pace for Ford’s growing new car launch momentum,” said Mark Fields, president of the Americas. “This sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for – and helps further define what Ford is capable of delivering – quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies, wrapped in bold, sporty and expressive designs.”

The new Ford Taurus benefits from Ford’s Global Product Development System, which made it possible to deliver an all-new sedan 12 months sooner – with more new features than customers and dealers dreamed possible.

“Taurus is our premium Ford flagship, and it casts a halo across the entire brand portfolio,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president for global product development. “Building on its reputation for safety leadership, we leveraged extensive use of computer-aided design and engineering technologies as well as digital pre-assembly modeling to deliver a high-quality, new Taurus a year ahead of schedule.”

Even better news? The new 2010 Ford Taurus will start at $25,995 – the same price as 2009 models.

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Will the new Twin-Turbo 3.5L EcoBoost™ V6 play catch-up or catch-me-if-you-can to their V8? The 2010 Taurus is so innovative we had no choice but to compare it to world-class sedans. Watch all of the demos at www.fordvehicles.com 2010 ford taurus

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on the 2010 ford Taurus will their be a 3rd quarter window on the side ?
on every Taurus sens 1986 their has been a little window on the back i wonder if ford will keep up the tradition on the 2010 ford taurus?

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