America's safest full-size car the classy Ford Taurus receives
a new model to its lineup for 2009 - the Taurus SE becomes
the base model with an impressive list of standard features.
Available Models
Ford offers three models for the 2009 Ford Taurus - the
SE, SEL and Limited.
Interior Features
The spacious 2009 Ford Taurus seats five, with seat trims
of cloth to leather. The rear seats feature a fold down
armrest with two beverage holders while the front seats
have a center floor console with two beverage holders, an
armrest and storage space.
For a classy look all models come with a woodgrain trim
appliqué on the instrument panel, center stack and
console - that looks continue over to woodgrain trim on
the door for the SEL and Limited models. The Taurus Limited
also has an available Limited Wood Package that includes
woodgrain inserts on the steering wheel and shift knob.
Standard on the Limited and available on the SEL is SYNC®
-- Ford's voice-activated communication and entertainment
system that allows you to operate Bluetooth enabled phones,
flash drives and MP3 players with voice commands.
Exterior Features
The classy Taurus features chrome on the 3-bar grille, front
and rear fascia trim, fender vents and dual chrome exhaust
tips. Fog lights come standard and a power moonroof is available
on SEL and Limited models.
Seven new exterior colors are offered for 2009: Cinnamon
Metallic, White Suede, White Sand Tri-Coat, Brilliant Silver
Metallic, Sangria Red Metallic, Tuxedo Black Metallic and
Smokestone Metallic.
Performance
All Taurus models are powered by a 3.5 liter V6 coupled
with a six-speed automatic transmission that cranks out
263 horsepower and 249 lb.-ft torque. Standard is a front-wheel
drivetrain with an all-wheel drive available on the SEL
and Limited.
AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is standard on
all Taurus models.
Safety and Security
With the list of safety features it's no wonder the Ford
Taurus is rated America's safest full-size car. Standard
is the SOS Post Crash Alert System which will unlock the
doors and activate the emergency flashers and horns if the
airbags have been deployed, Ford's Safety Canopy® designed
to protect the occupants in side impact collisions and rollover
accidents, Side air bags and the Personal Safety System®
including dual -stage front airbags and crash severity sensor.
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