Ford Taurus

After a hiatus during which it was known as the Five Hundred, the Taurus returned to the marketplace. A new engine made this revised Taurus quicker and more responsive, but fuel economy took a hit. Still, all of the attributes that made the car beloved in the first place returned. Just as did its predeccesors, this Taurus offers a comfortable ride, ample interior room, easy access and a huge trunk to remain a solid -- if unexciting contender in the segment. It also racked up some impressive crash-test results.