The Ford Taurus is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn SE FWD , 4dr Sdn SEL FWD , 4dr Sdn SEL AWD , 4dr Sdn Limited FWD , 4dr Sdn Limited AWD and 4dr Sdn SHO AWD . The powertrains include 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 turbo (365 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The Taurus uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Genesis , Nissan Maxima and Toyota Avalon .
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