2010 Ford Taurus SHO

The automotive press is going against Ford orders of a July release date about the test drive of the Taurus SHO. So I feel I should give my option. Tho I haven’t driven one, just looking at it and looking at the specs, I’d guess I’d like it. The more aggressive front end to me is more attractive than the old five-hundred Taurus. However, it’s still missing something, I’d prefer the Ford Mondeo untouched to come to our shores.

But the SHO isn’t about the outside as much as what’s under the hood. With 365 hp and 350 ft-lb from a 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V6, it should push the car nicely (and yes, Ford can make turbocharged engines). The six-speed auto with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters are a nice touch. But what surprised me, was the power going through a standard Haldex all-wheel-drive system. Look for 0-60 times to be about 6.2 seconds, which isn’t bad for 4,368 lbs. I’d expect gas mileage to be in the 20 mpg range and base price to be close to $38,000. Look for it in August.