The 2009 Ford Taurus continues the tradition of comfort and convenience in a large family sedan.
If you are looking for a grocery getter that will take you in comfort down the block or across the country, the Ford Taurus for 2009 may fit the bill. It doesn't boast the most flamboyant styling, nor does it boast the highest horsepower rating (though at 263 HP it is not half bad), but what it does bring to the table is safety, functionality, and convenience.
For safety, the Taurus features 5 star front and side safety ratings, meaning this large sedan is going to perform well in most types of crashes. Standard stability control has made the Taurus a top safety pick of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. This sedan is also available with all wheel drive with traction control, meaning that slippery winter weather won't be a problem.
Interior comfort and convenience abounds, with leather seating surfaces available and Ford's Microsoft Sync system providing plenty of electronic gadgetry and hands-free radio and cell phone capability to limit driver distractions.
For 2009, the Taurus comes in 5 trim levels. The top of the line Limited model with AWD has a not insubstantial MSRP of over $30,000. That's a lot for a Taurus, but with this model, quality and refinement advances make this a new breed of workhorse sedan from Ford.
