Used 2017 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan Review
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Excellent results in crash tests
- Pro:Rides comfortably and quietly on the highway
- Pro:Giant trunk is one of the roomiest in the large sedan class
- Pro:Available all-wheel drive for enhanced wet-weather traction
- Con:Interior doesn't seem as airy or spacious as it should
- Con:Feels slow and ponderous when driving around turns
- Con:Performance SHO model lacks the punch of big engine rivals
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Ford Taurus Sedan
Driving
On the road, the 2017 Ford Taurus fits the role of a large American sedan nicely. It is positively in its element on long road trips, where its smooth ride quality and hushed cabin make it an ideal place to roll away the miles.
The singular exception, of course, is when that road winds itself up into a series of tight curves, whereupon the car's bulk can make it feel like a handful. The SHO model is a little more nimble than the standard Taurus, but its handling is still not on par with that of some comparably priced competitors.
As far as what's under the hood goes, the standard V6 provides entirely acceptable performance for everyday driving. The available turbocharged four-cylinder engine's acceleration isn't that far off from the base V6's, and it offers slightly better fuel economy. Overall, though, we prefer the V6's more relaxed character. The SHO model's turbocharged V6 provides abundant, V8-like acceleration.
Interior
The 2017 Ford Taurus' interior features an attractive dual-cowl design that flows seamlessly down into the center stack and console below. The materials quality feels dated compared to that of newer competitors, but the available Sync 3 system offsets that impression by virtue of its large 8-inch central touchscreen and the pair of smaller displays in the instrument cluster. The Sync 3 system is easy to use and incorporates the latest Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone app integration systems.
Both front and rear seats are spacious, with adult-sized head- and leg-room even in the backseat. That said, the combination of a prominent dash, thick roof pillars and relatively small windows conspires to limit visibility and make the interior feel more cramped than it really is. Out back, the Taurus sports a huge trunk with a very practical 20.1 cubic feet of room. The 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks allow you to expand that spacious cargo hold if the need should arise.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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