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Suffice it to say that The Good Car Guy's experience with the Ford Taurus has been a lesson in geometry, mainly of the length x width variety. Ford's 2010 Taurus, in SEL trim with all-wheel drive, is a large car by anyone's standards. There are advantages to its stature, most notably in its style and interior dimensions. Naturally, there are distinct disadvantages which come as a result of the Taurus's dimensions. I drove around the block (a large block with two cemeteries in its borders) four times looking for a parking space this morning and was forced to pass by a few Volkswagen Golf-sized spots.
- Large Car Sales In Canada - April 2010
Apart from the budget-priced Chevrolet Impala and the combined sales of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger, sales of large sedans in Canada last month weren't much to get excited about. Hearing the words, "April of 2010" next to large sedans doesn't...
- Early Impressions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
The second half of Tuesday, November 3rd, has been consumed by Ford's 2010 Taurus SEL, an all-wheel drive 4-door with oodles of space for people and stuff in addition to boatloads of stigma after generations of Tauruses failed to impress. The original...
- Gallery - Ford Taurus Sho - 36 Pictures
It's SHOtime, Ford lovers. For 2010, Ford will be releasing more than just the regular run-of-the-mill (and very upgraded) Taurus. Indeed, the SHO is back for the first time since '99. Perhaps Taurus isn't a brand that reverberates well with...
- Gallery - 2010 Ford Taurus - 53 Photos
"This sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for - and helps further define what Ford is capable of delivering - quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies, wrapped in bold, sporty and expressive designs."...
- The Bad 8 - Part Iii
FORD TAURUS Oh... sorry, what was that? It appears you caught me napping in the middle of a post. Ford's Taurus, nee Five Hundred, will put you to sleep, as well. It is for that reason - almost solely for that reason - that the Taurus is forced...
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ANALYZING THE DIMENSIONS OF THE 2010 FORD TAURUS SEL AWD
Suffice it to say that The Good Car Guy's experience with the Ford Taurus has been a lesson in geometry, mainly of the length x width variety. Ford's 2010 Taurus, in SEL trim with all-wheel drive, is a large car by anyone's standards. There are advantages to its stature, most notably in its style and interior dimensions. Naturally, there are distinct disadvantages which come as a result of the Taurus's dimensions. I drove around the block (a large block with two cemeteries in its borders) four times looking for a parking space this morning and was forced to pass by a few Volkswagen Golf-sized spots.Have A Look @ GoodCarBadCar.net's Taurus Photo Gallery
But if I'm going to berate the 2010 Taurus for its girth it seems only right that the Ford's length, width, height, cargo volume, passenger space, and weight should be put in perspective. Laid out for all to see. Fully disclosed, so to speak. Unmasked, if you will. Obviously the picture you see here of the the Taurus in question along with GoodCarBadCar.net's long-term smart fortwo offers very little perspective, even if it is amusing. Thus, Numbers have been tabulated and the facts are presented below. There are surprises.
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202.9 - length, measured in inches, of the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus longer than the Audi A8, BMW 750i, and the Lexus LS460
76.2 - width, measured in inches, of the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus wider than the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, and the Bentley Arnage
60.7 - height, measured in inches, of the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus taller than the Ford Crown Victoria, Dodge Charger, and the Cadillac DTS
4,224 - weight, measured in pounds, of the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus heavier than the Ford Edge Limited AWD, Pontiac G8 GXP, and the Kia Sorento 4x2
102.3 - passenger space, measured in cubic feet, in the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus more capacious than the Acura ZDX, BMW X6, and the Infiniti FX
20.1 - trunk room, measured in cubic feet, in the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, making the new Taurus a better cargo hauler than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2010 Jaguar XJL, and the Maserati Quattroporte
- Large Car Sales In Canada - April 2010
Apart from the budget-priced Chevrolet Impala and the combined sales of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger, sales of large sedans in Canada last month weren't much to get excited about. Hearing the words, "April of 2010" next to large sedans doesn't...
- Early Impressions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
The second half of Tuesday, November 3rd, has been consumed by Ford's 2010 Taurus SEL, an all-wheel drive 4-door with oodles of space for people and stuff in addition to boatloads of stigma after generations of Tauruses failed to impress. The original...
- Gallery - Ford Taurus Sho - 36 Pictures
It's SHOtime, Ford lovers. For 2010, Ford will be releasing more than just the regular run-of-the-mill (and very upgraded) Taurus. Indeed, the SHO is back for the first time since '99. Perhaps Taurus isn't a brand that reverberates well with...
- Gallery - 2010 Ford Taurus - 53 Photos
"This sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for - and helps further define what Ford is capable of delivering - quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies, wrapped in bold, sporty and expressive designs."...
- The Bad 8 - Part Iii
FORD TAURUS Oh... sorry, what was that? It appears you caught me napping in the middle of a post. Ford's Taurus, nee Five Hundred, will put you to sleep, as well. It is for that reason - almost solely for that reason - that the Taurus is forced...