- sedan 211,884
- 2,870 below average
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- Muncy, PA
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,870 below average sedan 211,884 gasoline blue automatic
2008 ford taurus x review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. So it's ready to compete in the hotly contested crossover segment with a whole bunch of new arrows in its quiver. like the ford taurus and mercury sable sedans, the taurus x is loosely based on the same architecture as the volvo s80 luxury sedan and volvo xc90 suv and it uses the same swedish haldex all-wheel-drive system as the volvo on awd versions. Likewise, last year's continuously variable transmission has been replaced by a new 6f six-speed automatic. this new powertrain makes the 2008 ford taurus x a whole lot more fun to drive than the freestyle crossover was. Simple math tells us that makes the haldex all-wheel-drive system an $1850 option on all models. sel comes with cloth upholstery, manually controlled air conditioning, am/fm/cd, six-way adjustable driver's seat, power windows, power locks, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. the eddie bauer edition adds leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic temperature control, power adjustable pedals, 6cd, front consoles, eight-way adjustable driver's seat with memory, woodgrain applique trim. Eddie bauer carries a distinctive two-tone paint job, plus 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and tires, wiper-activated headlamps, and eddie bauer logos inside and out. limited adds premium audio system with subwoofer, second-row consoles, chrome interior trim, auto tilt-down in reverse for outside mirror, heated front seats. options for the taurus x include voice-activated dvd navigation system 1995), reverse sensing system 295), power liftgate 475), auxiliary hvac system 650), dvd entertainment system 995), advancetrac electronic stability control 495), power moonroof 960), heated seats 240), sirius satellite radio equipment 195), and 18-inch seven-spoke chrome wheels 695). safety features include front, side and curtain airbags, abs and traction control. All-wheel drive is optional. Latch child seat anchors and rear safety locks are standard. walkaroundin the design change from freestyle to taurus x, ford has completely redone the front end, with a large three-bar horizontal grille that fits in better with the ford family look of the focus, fusion, edge, and the coming flex. The hood, fenders, headlamps and driving lamps are all new, with a bit more bling around them here and there. From the dashboard rearward, though, it's pretty much carried over from the freestyle, because it was a pretty solid package to begin with. likewise, the edge-clone taillamps, rear quarter panels and decklid have been redone, and the rear bumper has been rejiggered to feature exposed dual exhaust tips. The roof rack has been strengthened and reinforced to carry more load. interiorthe ford taurus x cabin has a light and airy feel, an important feature. Epa-rated passenger volume is 146 cubic feet. Taurus x seats up to seven people. cargo capacity is generous, with a 15 cubic-foot space behind the third row, 47 cubic feet behind the second row with the third-row seats folded, and 86 cubic feet with all the seats folded down, according to epa measurements. The power liftgate makes loading easy. And the taurus x has a relatively low load height when compared with other crossover suvs, which makes loading and unloading heavy objects easier. the second- and third-row seats are very easy to flip, fold, and reset. The second-row seats slide fore and aft and recline for an extra measure of flexibility. overall, the interior ambience is modern, nicely laid out and, the materials are reasonably good throughout. The well-crafted seats, panels and other accommodations have a quality feel, as do the instruments, controls, shifter, seats, console, and dashboard. This system has received positive reviews from everyone we've talked to who has learned how to use it. The sync system has the ability to have text messages read aloud, voice recognition for control of both phone and music functions, and phonebook transfer. The system is upgradeable for future players and for additional functionality down the road. That's especially true when compared with the old 3. 0-liter engine and cvt transmission, which was awful. the 2008 engine is quiet and smooth at idle, with a pendulum mounting system that separates its motions and vibrations from the rest of the car. It sounds healthy, powerful and smooth at full throttle, and the taurus x has very good acceleration for passing. And, as mentioned, the taurus x is very quiet inside at freeway speeds. no complaints on the steering and suspension. The taurus x has pretty good steering feel for what it is, a family hauler, with plenty of steering assist for easy driving around town and decreasing assist at highway speeds so it doesn't wander or get sloppy. the ride is soft and compliant, with plenty of suspension travel and damping to soak up bumps and potholes. There's not much body roll (lean) in the corners. We'd prefer to have one size wider tires for more aggressive cornering, but that would probably eat into the gas mileage. the brakes are very solid and nicely progressive from top of pedal to bottom. We never felt the standard esp system go on, but it's always there, and now it's standard on all models. summarythe ford taurus x is a much better vehicle than the freestyle. The acceleration, shifting performance, powertain smoothness, and fuel economy are of a much higher order now. The instrument panel is more interesting and prettier to look at. The space, and use of space, is excellent. Taurus x is a solid crossover suv, it's practical and it's affordable. Loaded with navigation, satellite radio and the dvd entertainment system, the taurus x is a really good long-distance traveler as well as an around-town family hauler. newcartestdrive. Com correspondent jim mccraw filed this report from dearborn. model lineupford taurus x sel 26,615); eddie bauer 29,355); limited 30,335). assembled inchicago, illinois. options as testedpower liftgate 475), auxiliary hvac system 650), dvd entertainment system 995), dvd navigation system 1995), sirius satellite radio equipment 195) includes six-month subscription. model testedford taurus x limited awd 32,185). The ford taurus x is a crossover vehicle that combines space-conscious and people-friendly packaging with a powerful modern powertrain that delivers performance and efficiency. The taurus x is available in front- or all-wheel drive, and is powered by a 263-hp 3. 5-liter v6 engine that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The taurus x can seat up to seven-passengers. Standard safety features include led brakelights, traction control, electronic stability control, abs, six airbags, including curtain airbags for all three rows of seating. For 2008, the ford taurus x is a renamed and refreshed ford freestyle with a more powerful engine and more standard equipment.
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