2012 Ford Taurus SHO EcoBoost Review

The new launched 2012 Ford Taurus SHO is the first and only vehicle in its class to feature EcoBoost technology. Power delivery is confident. Handling is crisp. And you can run through the gears of the available six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Opt for Ford Taurus SHO and you'll also get all-wheel-drive traction plus the 3.5L EcoBoost twin turbocharged direct-injection V6 engine that delivers V6-like fuel economy with V8-like performance 365 horsepower and 350 lb.ft. of torque.

2012 Ford Taurus SHO features a suspension with sport-tuned shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars and strut mount bushings. These components were specifically developed to deliver impressive road handling, cornering agility and steering responsiveness. The rear suspension is a multilink SR1 design that increases suspension travel for enhanced dynamic control and ride quality. It's an automatic that delivers the sportiness of a manual. The fun-to-drive six-speed SelectShift  Automatic  transmission with paddle activation, Ford Taurus Standard on Ford Taurus SEL, Limited and Ford Taurus SHO models, gives you the performance feel of a manual transmission without the clutch. Using steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, you can easily and quickly shift gears.

2012 Ford Taurus SHO EcoBoost Performance

2012 Ford Taurus

With assertive stance and sculpted lines, the 2012 Taurus is a balance of beauty and strength. Clearly, our designers thought outside the ordinary sedan box. Instead, they focused on the details and sculpted an athletic profile that is perpetually poised. Exterior mirrors flow purposefully from the doors. Lines convey power and agility. Incandescent tail lamps pick up those same lines and race you around the rear. It's all meant to pull you inside where there are countless reasons to never get out.

The Ford Taurus beautiful lines speak volumes about this car. Almost anywhere you look, the exterior of Taurus features complementary lines that elevate the design of this car from the tip of its power dome hood to its rear decklid. The interior is both attractive and intelligently designed. Featuring a clean and modern environment, the console has a forward-leaning center stack that gently flows into a seamless center console to help maximize room and ergonomics. With its sporty, contemporary good looks and ample interior room, Taurus invites you in. Free from clutter, there is close attention to detail. High-quality, soft-to-the-touch materials are used throughout  from the door and instrument panels to the console and seats. In the 2012 Taurus, everything just comes together, creating an environment that is comfortable, warm and accommodating.

The 2012 Ford Taurus available Navigation System with SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link provides useful travel information as well as new HD Radio reception. Available adaptive cruise control senses when to slow your vehicle; available collision warning with brake support warns you of a potential collision. The available BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross traffic alert virtually eliminates that annoying blind spot. Available Intelligent Access with push-button start makes it easier to enter and start your Taurus.

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