All 2010 Ford Taurus Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 29,999 - 48,199
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Avg Price
Used
$ 21,030
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Review details
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Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (76%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Rear visibility
Fuel consumption
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Front legroom
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Exterior styling
Ride and drive
Comfortable cabin
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Limited outward visibility
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SHO isn't a bargain
V8-like fuel consumption
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Straight-line performance
Impeccable interior fit and finish
Great sound system and SYNC
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (75%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No trunk closer handle
No manual gearbox available
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Surprisingly tight driver's side footwell
Sometimes fussy electronics
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Excellent engine
Great relative mileage
Striking and unique style
Overall value
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Sadly expensive
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Firm ride
Limited rearward vision
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Best-looking domestic sedan to date
Outstanding cabin
Loveable EcoBoost engine
Athletic spirit
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (87%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
     |
| Rear space and access (80%) |
     |
| Cargo space and access (80%) |
     |
| Storage capacity (80%) |
     |
| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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|
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Hard to distinguish from regular Taurus
Steering too assisted
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Quite large
Bland design
Car feels heavy at times
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Powerful engine
No turbo lag
Fit and finish
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Occasionally ponderous steering system
Slow transmission in manual mode
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More sedate style than expected
Large size
Lack of seat support
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High-class finish
Good soundproofing
Lots of technological goodies
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