All of the Taurus models except the SHO use a 3.5L V6 engine and outputs 263 HP with 249 of pound feet of torque. The SHO version can shoot from 0-60 miles in just 6 seconds. Gas mileage for the SHO model is 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the freeway. The new Taurus SHO model features a 3.5 Liter V6 engine with a massive 365 horsepower, which is exemplary when you keep in mind how much robust the engine is. Fuel consumption stands at 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the freeway.

The Taurus’ cabin stands out from the crowed with ingenious design, well placed controls and spaciousness. The contoured seats are extremely comfortable and offer excellent lumbar support and helps reduce driver fatigue. The controls are illuminated by cool blue lighting and there is also ambient lighting available in various colors. The 2010 Taurus offers a very large trunk with a whopping 20 cubic feet.

There are many cool fetures available such as a handy navigation system which provides you with detailed turn by turn directions. A keyless entry keypad enables you to open the doors without using a key, you just simply touch the keypad and it lightens up. With the SHO model there is an rear camera available which allows you to see directly what is behind you on the navigation screen or the rearview mirror. An advanced SYNC system allows super easy compatibility with most MP3 players and Bluetooth phones.

Ford’s engineers loaded up the Taurus with the most advanced safety features including anti-lock brakes, front and side curtain airbags, rain sensing windshield wipers, adaptive cruise control, traction and skid control, a Blind Spot Information system which lets you know when there is another vehicle driving in your blind spot. A Tire Pressure Monitoring system is in place which alerts you when your tires need to be checked out.

The 2010 Taurus is a great choice if you are looking for a versatile car. It can function as the perfect family full size sedan but it’s still edgy and sporty due to its new design. Plus there are plenty of nice luxury touches on the inside. If you weren’t a huge fan of Taurus before, the 2010 model might just change your mind.

Written by Jacqueline Star: Used Cars Orange County, Used Cars Chicago

Taurus is April 21 – May 21
Element: Earth
Quality: Fixed
Ruler: Venus

Venus is ruled by the planet Venus. Opposite to Taurus is the sign Scorpio. Both of these signs, of all the signs of the zodiac, are considered to be the most sexually centered and responsive of all signs.

Taurus, the second sign of the Zodiac, is associated with material pleasure.

Characteristics of Taurus are; calm, patient, reliable, loyal, affectionate, sensuous, ambitious, determined and on the flip side hedonism, laziness, inflexibility, jealousy, ignorance, and antipathy.

Anatomically Taurus is said to rule the vocal chords, tonsils, palate, throat, neck, ears, and lower jaw.

Geographically Taurus is linked with Switzerland, Sweden, Cyprus, Ireland, and Russia.

The mythological create associated with Taurus is the bull and is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite/Venus as well as, at times, the goddesses Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Isis, Freyja, and Frigg and the gods Pan, Dionysus/Bacchus, Xolotl, and Quetzalcoatl. That was a mouthful!