2010 Ford Taurus SHO Test-Drive Updates: Fun Facts

2010 Ford Taurus SHO (Weekly Test-Drive)

We’re getting close to wrapping up our week with the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and that means it’s time for some fun facts about the car.

Fun facts about the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO:

Pricing starts at $37,170: The base 263-hp 2010 Ford Taurus starts at $25,170.
EPA estimated fuel-economy comes in at 17/25 mpg (city/highway): Throughout the week we’ve averaged 19 mpg and as we mention before, we haven’t been afraid to take the 365-hp 3.5L V6 twin-turbocharged engine to its limits. Estimated annual fuel costs comes in at $1,425.
– Key competitors: Ford says the 2010 Taurus’ key competitors include the Audi A6, Lexus GS and the Toyota Avalon. We’re not to sure about the Audi A6, but we definitely had a Dodge Charger RT in mind.
– Things you probably wouldn’t notice when checking it out in a dealership: The center arm rest pops up to reveal slots for pens, credit cards and lip balm… that’s right we said lip balm (check out the picture posted after the jump.

Click through to read the answers from questions we were recently asked on Twitter and the site.

2010 Ford Taurus SHO (Weekly Test-Drive):

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Questions we’ve recently received from Twitter and the site:

Twitter: Does the 2010 Taurus have a large trunk?

Yes – it is enormously large. Extremely gigantic. We’ll have a picture up in our final review by next week.

Autto: What are your feelings on the paddle shifters? Does this tester come with the performance package?

We’re not too fond of the paddle shifters. They are a bit flimsy and a bit uncomfortable unless you can wrap your whole hand around the large steering wheel. Yes, our tester does come with a performance package and 19-inch wheels.

– By: Omar Rana

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