2013 Ford Taurus - Quick Look & Drive

The Ford Taurus dates all the way back to the 1986 year. 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 that did not go good for Ford at all so 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. The 2013 Ford Taurus is a full-sized sedan that was given a bold and sharp look that follows Ford's new design direction. Up front we have the grille, projector headlights, and LED running lights which 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 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 interior the Taurus gives you a premium interior with lots of technology and passenger features. The seats are plush 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.