2008 Ford Taurus X: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $27,030 -$32,600
- Invoice: $24,942 -$29,955
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Ford Taurus X. See if the 2008 Ford Taurus X is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Ford Taurus X |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SEL |
| Arrival Date: | 10/08/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 35,520 |
| Price as Tested: | 36,170 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3150 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3715 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 565 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 34.232 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 16.51 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
SEL Interior Convenience Package (Auto Headlamp On/Off/Delay, Dual Zone Auto Climate Control, Door Trim Applique), Navigation System, SEL Interior Power Package (Power Driver Seat Recliner, Non-Memory Adjustable Pedals, Power Passenger Seat), Power Moonroof, 50/50 3rd Row Split Seat, Power Lift Gate, Sirius Satellite Radio w/6 Months Service, Heated Front Seats, Reverse Sensing System, Leather Seating, DVD Family Entertainment Center
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
How Ford can muck up such an appealing concept is a distressing mystery. It¿s roomy inside without being bloated outside, handsome in an understated way, available with all-wheel drive, and controlled from a nicely elevated driving position. The Taurus X should be the thinking family's wagon of choice. Sadly, a crude-feeling powertrain, arthritic ride and handling, inferior build quality, and a cynical indifference to seating comfort render the Taurus X an unsound automotive investment, even at thousands off the sticker price.
Jennifer Geiger
Taurus X is a fine, if somewhat boxy and awkward-looking vehicle, but not for the $36,000 our tester listed at. I don't really see anything that sets it above the competition in this crowded class.
John Biel
The all-wheel-drive Taurus X SEL in this test offers a lot of equipment for its $28,465 price, and it's a fairly good performer. However, as broadly optioned as this test vehicle was, it was priced a trim level--or two--up. Careful scrutiny of the options list will be required to keep a Taurus X a good buy for the budget-conscious.
Tom Appel
Special note to Ford: Chrome vent bezels do not entirely convert a $25,000 interior into a $40,000 interior. I like Taurus X a lot, but this interior seems a wee discount given the mighty large sticker on our test car. The good news is that Taurus X is a better car than the Freestyle it replaces. The new powertrain fixes 80% of what was wrong with the old car. Carryover complaints include engine noise and the aforementioned interior decor. Ride, handling, and passenger accommodations are top notch however--making this forgotten crossover a should-see for family conveyance shoppers. This options list is your worst enemy here, as our bloated test car shows. Keep your purchase in the $30,000 range and you've got a great vacation truckster on your hands.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Ford Taurus X |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Limited |
| Arrival Date: | 04/17/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 32,185 |
| Price as Tested: | 38,755 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 8536 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 10040 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 1504 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 83.403 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Limited Convenience Package (Memory Adjustable Pedals, Universal Garage Door Opener, Cargo Net), Limited Ultimate Package (40/40 2nd Row Heated Bucket Seats, Power Liftgate), Power Moonroof, Auxiliary Climate Control w/Heat, Navigation System, SIRIUS Satellite Radio w/6 months service, 18 in. 7-Spoke Chrome Wheel, DVD Family Entertainment Center
From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
Taurus X is a pleasant and capable crossover with three rows of seats that manages to combine many of the best elements of the SUV and the full-size car. There is a lot to like here, especially if you keep the price closer to the $30,000 rather than the near $40K sticker on our loaded limited AWD test car. At higher prices some of the interior materials look a bit disappointing, and the V6 isn't quite as refined as many competitors. Highway gas mileage is better than a similar-size SUV, but I was hoping for a bit more. Still, Taurus X is worth a look.
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