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2015 Ford Taurus review

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Ford Taurus highlights

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Pros

  • Upscale cabin styling
  • EcoBoost® engine option
  • Large trunk storage

Cons

  • Bulky to drive
  • Frustrating touchscreen controls
  • Poor outward visibility

Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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Classic full-size sedan

If you're searching for a car that looks elegant in the work parking lot, makes weekend road trips a breeze, and has space for kids, pets, and backpacks, consider the 2015 Ford Taurus with four doors and seating for five. You'll love the ample technology and cozy comforts including cruise control, air conditioning, and six-way power front seats -- all standard. New for 2015, the SE and SEL trims have more driver-assist features and modern tech.

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What is new for the 2015 Ford Taurus?

  • Taurus trims have been upgraded with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
  • Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SEL trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
  • The SE trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Sync System as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Ford Taurus

1. Handy modern tech 

The 2015 Ford Taurus base SE trim now features many goodies previously only offered on higher trim levels. This year a rearview camera and keyless entry come standard. If you love to turn up the tunes, the Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity allows for easy streaming on the six-speaker audio system. There's also a CD player, auxiliary audio jack, and a USB/iPod interface if you like to jam out old school. 

2. Three engine options 

A third engine option joined the line-up for 2015. Under the hood of a 2015 Ford Taurus you'll find a traditional 3.5L V6 standard, a turbocharged 3.5L V6 (SHO trim only), or an EcoBoost 2.0L four-cylinder (optional on SE, SEL front-wheel drives, and Limited trims). The traditional V6 and four-cylinder engines come with front-wheel drive standard, with all-wheel drive as an option. The turbocharged V6 in the SHO trim features all-wheel drive standard. 

3. Personal monitoring system 

A standard feature across all trims of the 2015 Ford Taurus is the MyKey system. This allows you to set speed parameters and audio volume maximums when others are behind the wheel of your car. Use this system when monitoring teen drivers, valet parking attendants, or if your employees drive the 2015 Ford Taurus as a company car. 

4. Luxurious SHO trim 

If you crave cruising down the highway in the top-of-the-line 2015 Ford Taurus SHO trim, get ready to enjoy the sport-tuned suspension, the turbo-powered V6 engine (standard), and all-wheel drive to easily navigate varying weather conditions. When it comes to comfort, you'll appreciate the heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, a sunroof, a navigation system, a massage feature in the front seats, and all the standard modern tech previously mentioned. 

5. Driver-assist features 

The 2015 Ford Taurus likes to make your drives as simple as possible. Standard features include a rearview camera, traction control, stability control, and blind spot mirrors. Drivers of the SEL, Limited, and SHO trims gain rear parking sensors. Options on the Limited and SHO trims include an automatic braking feature mated with a pre-collision warning system, a lane departure warning, a blind spot warning system, a lane-keeping system, and a warning of cross-traffic (cars or pedestrians) while you back up. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2015 Ford Taurus is a great car for families or first-time car buyers. It is fun to drive and has plenty of power and room for the family or gear. Customers also like the smooth ride and the gas mileage.
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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Ford Taurus an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Taurus 10th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.

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Ford Taurus features and specs

SEL 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

240

Torque (ft-lbs)

270

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

112.9"

Overall length

202.9"

Width

76.2"

Height

60.7"

Leg room

F 41.9"/R 38.1"

Head room

F 39"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P235/55HR18

Rear tires

P235/55HR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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