2010 Ford Taurus SEL
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The all-new 2010 Ford Taurus SEL is built at the Chicago Torrance Plant and is more upscale than its predecessor. The 2010 Taurus has taken a giant step forward with an exciting new design, but the price is excessive for the content of the vehicle. The Taurus rides and handles better than any Taurus since the ‘90s.
Driving Experience
The Taurus handles like a sports sedan and when taking steep turns the body roll is well controlled. The SEL came equipped with 19-inch chrome wheels and 255/45VR19 tires, which provided great traction. The new Taurus is fun to drive and the new V6 is capable of getting you on the highway with ease.
Safety
Standard Safety Features
- Electronic Stability Control
- 4-Wheel ABS
- Child Seat Lower Anchorage
- Adjustable Upper Belt – Front
- Pretensioner
- Energy Management Feature
- Advanced Air Bag Features
- Side Airbag – Front
- Head Airbag – Front
- Trunk Release
- Tire Pressure Monitor
Under the Hood
Under the hood, the new Taurus 3.5-liter V6 produces 263 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque. It’s hooked to a six-speed automatic and produces 18 mpg city and 28 highway. The SEL comes with a 2.77 to 1 final drive ratio. This V6 has enough power to propel you into any traffic situation.
Inside
The dash and nearly every surface are made from an elegant supple soft material. The door panels have an elegant C-shaped grab handle and have an upscale look and feel. The new instrument panel is easy to read and the center console has all the controls positioned for easy accessibility. The 2010 Taurus steering wheel is wrapped in leather with controls for cruise, radio and telephone. The plastic wood inlays look cheap and brushed aluminum I think would have been a better choice of material. The gear selector is large and easy to grip. The ambient lighting and the power memory pedals are great attributes for the vehicle. The seats are comfortable and the interior room is monstrous. The Taurus 20.1 cubic-foot trunk can handle any family vacation gear. The centerstack –has all the creature features like, climate control, audio components, and has a unique continuous unbroken form through the instrument panel and down into the center console.
Outside
The Taurus is a big car 202.9 inches overall and has a muscular but refined appearance and stance The door mirrors are sculpted and highlight the car. The bold new headlights combined with recessed parking lamps frame the signature Ford three-bar grille.
Summary
If you are looking for a large family sedan, I would suggest test-driving the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus.
Specifications
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front-engine, FWD
Engine type 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 213.3 cu in/3496 cc
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Power (SAE net) 263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Weight to power 15.4 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 2.77:1/2.06:1
Suspension, f;r Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 17.4:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.2
Brakes, f;r 12.8-in vented disc; 13.0-in disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 8.0 x 19-in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 255/45R19 100V M+S, Goodyear Eagle RS-A
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 112.9 in
Track, f/r 65.3/65.5 in
Length x width x height 202.9 x 76.2 x 60.7 in
Turning circle 39.7 ft
Curb weight 4060 lb
Weight dist., f/r 60/40%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 39.0/37.8 in
Legroom, f/r 41.9/38.1 in
Shoulder room, f/r 57.9/56.9 in
Cargo volume 20.1 cu ft
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