Power & Handling
The 3.5L Duratec V6 that powers Taurus X has been named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines.* Dual overhead cams activate four valves per cylinder with advanced variable cam timing technology, generating best-in-class standard 263 horsepower** plus 249 pounds/feet of torque. This advanced V6 is mated to an equally advanced 6-speed automatic transmission. It features a wide span of gear ratios across the six speeds, providing responsive acceleration at the low end and enhanced fuel economy at the overdrive 6th gear.† With Taurus X’s 19-gal. fuel tank, you can travel 456 highway miles before having to fuel up. *WardsAuto.com, January 2007. **Class is 7-passenger crossover. † EPA estimated 16 city/24 hwy mpg, FWD.
7 Passenger Crossover
For all its bold Ford styling, the real beauty of the new 2008 Taurus X crossover is its outstanding versatility. Sometimes you need to carry a lot of passengers. At other times cargo takes priority. Taurus X's three rows of space and flexibility allow you to configure the seating/cargo arrangement that best meets the needs of the moment.**Class is 7-passenger crossover.
5 Star Crash Rating
With its strong body design and impressive list of passive safety features, the Taurus X has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) highest 5-star rating for not only the front crash test (driver and passenger) but also the side crash test (front and rear outboard passengers). That's complete 5-star protection.Star ratings are part of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation's Program.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
Being named the "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) isn't like getting your name picked out of a hat. It's a distinction that must be earned. Taurus X achieved the highest ratings in all three IIHS categories: a 40-mph frontal offset crash test that assesses structural design; a side-impact crash test that simulates getting struck by an SUV or pickup truck; and a rear crash-protection test that focuses on whiplash prevention. IIHS criteria for "Top Safety Pick" are quite demanding. And Taurus X, equipped with numerous safety features including standard electronic stability control system, is more than up to the challenge.