2011 Ford Taurus

With a title of ‘best pick’ from family cars, The 2011 Ford Taurus is comfortable to drive, available at a relatively cheaper price. It’s a good buy if you are looking for a model of low initial price with decent refinements and looks. It is available at attractive discounts and rebates. There are certain advantages as well as disadvantages in 2011 Ford Taurus too, like any other car. It offers great features at affordable price. The 2011 2011 Ford Taurus is available as a Sedan or a Wagon.

2011 Ford Taurus sedans are available in LX, SE, SES or SEL trims and the wagons are equipped in SE or SEL trims.

 

The standard features on various 2011 Ford Taurus models are:

 

  • The Taurus LX includes 16-inch wheels; a front bench seat; air conditioning; a rear defogger; power windows, mirrors and locks; an anti-theft system with keyless entry; a tilt steering wheel; and an AM/FM radio. A cassette player and cruise control are optional.
  • The SE trim comes with additional aluminum wheels and a power driver seat.
  • The SES comes with a CD player, a split-folding rear seat and illuminated vanity mirrors.
  • The SEL is equipped with aluminum wheels, an in-dash six-disc CD changer, bucket seats on SES and SEL models, as well as SE sedans.

 

The performance and safety features on 2011 Ford Taurus include:

 

 

  • A choice of two V6 engines: the 3.0-liter “Vulcan” that makes 155 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque and the 3.0-liter “Duratec” rated at 201 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque.
  • A four-speed automatic transmission on both the engines, it gives an average 20-mpg in the city and 27-28 mpg on the highway with either engine.
  • Side air bags
  • Antilock brakes, traction control and power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals.
  • Four-wheel disc brakes (All wagons)
  • Rear drums (All sedans)

 

The interiors of 2011 Ford Taurus are equipped with power-adjustable pedals for perfect driving position. Six passengers is seating capacity is standard. The sedan is spacious at 17-cubic-foot cargo space. The wagon can carry two additional children. It has 38.8 cubic feet of luggage space. With certain drawbacks such as noisier engines than competing models, harsh ride quality over ruts and bumps, longer braking distances than those of most peers, and unsuitable suspension and steering for brisk driving, the Taurus is still a popular car, suited for lower budgets and family purposes. It’s also packed with features; such as all have quieter engines, smoother shifting transmissions, stronger brakes and tighter handling, offered by other expensive models. Get a free quote of Taurus to get an idea of its comparative pricing.

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