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2010 Ford Taurus SHO Review

Fast Full-Size Sedan

A three-quarter front view of a red 2010 Ford Taurus SHO AWD

In short: Twin-turbo power for this American sport sedan.

The turbocharged Taurus SHO (short for "Super High Output") boasts a 3.5-liter, 365-horsepower V6 that rockets this cruise-ship-sized sedan from 0-60 in just over 5 seconds—pretty impressive for a car that tips the scale at nearly two-and-a-half tons. This tank of a Taurus also handles remarkably well thanks to a responsive all-wheel drive system and Ford's SelectShift transmission, although we still found our tester to dance a bit too much.

Unfortunately, the Taurus SHO's size and power comes at a bit of a price—most noticeably at the gas pump. Earning a combined fuel economy of 15 mpg on our test drive, the SHO's fuel-thirsty engine never really lives up to its EcoBoost appellation. That's not to say we didn't appreciate the extra space that this extra large sedan has to offer. The interior is roomy and comfortable in spite of its plastic accoutrements, while the trunk is large enough to fit a set of golf clubs—or two or three. The SHO's height—nearly half a foot taller than many similar sedans—also makes for a pleasant view from the driver's seat, although rear visibility is still somewhat of a problem when parking. However, dimensional drawbacks aside, we appreciate the Taurus SHO's daring embrace of size and power in an era when most car companies are playing it safe with gutless subcompacts and characterless coupes.

Read a review of the 2010 Ford Taurus SE

Warranty/Service: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty;
5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty; 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance

QUICK SHEET

Base Price: $37,170 / As tested: $43,050

Technical Specifications

Vehicle type: front engine, all-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

Engine: 3.5-liter GTDI V6 EcoBoost engine
Horsepower: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters

Curb weight: 4,368 lbs
Wheelbase: 112.9 in
Length/Width/Height: 202.9/76.2/60.7 in
Turning circle: 39.7 ft

Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake distribution
Suspension: strut front independent; multi-link rear independent; stabilizer bar and coil springs

Traction: electronic traction control; stability control

EPA City: 17 mpg
EPA Highway: 25 mpg

0-60: 5.2 seconds
Top Speed: 133 (governor limited)

Safety: driver and front passenger airbags with multi-stage deployment; front side airbags; two-row safety canopy; SOS personal crash alert system

Likes: power; space

Dislikes: interior styling and materials; engine sound; rear visibility

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