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Of course the oval theme continues into the interior.
Here you will notice that there is not a single straight line in the whole
interior (aside from things like seat rails). Instrument binnacles, glove
box, center controls, doors, handles, switches and dashboard all swoop
into each other, as if the plastic was simply allowed to flow where it
wanted. This styling concept comes out as a mixed bag. It's certainly more interesting than the typical neat rows-and-columns approach, but the controls are not easy to use. Controls for the aircon and radio are arranged all together in one oval on the dashboard, and with a similar curved layout. Result: you will have to take your eyes off the road to adjust them. Form over function has also sacrificed storage space, and there are few open bins where you can toss your cell phone, wallet or other stuff. I have no complaint, though, about the Taurus’ interior
room. Front and large seats are spacious, and legroom is generous. However,
the rear headroom might be a little cramped for taller folks—again, a victim
of the styling for the roof and backlight. The front seating has two buckets,
with a folding armrest in between that will allow a third person to squeeze
into the middle. Front seats are relatively flat and feature little side
support. Clearly, this car has been designed for family and not sporting
use. For sporty, better check out the Taurus SHO—more on that later. Even if they’re driving a family car, American moms and dads certainly don’t want to be left behind at the stoplight. Ford doesn’t disappoint them: it has provided even the base Taurus with a brawny 3.0-liter V6.No pipsqueak 4-cylinders for this car. For those seeking all of the above virtues of roominess and radical styling, but who want something more in the performance department, Ford offered the Taurus SHO. The Super-High-Output Taurus features a 3.2 32-valveV8, with 235 bhp and much improved handling. |
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