Ford Taurus X 2008 Performance Review at InternetAutoGuide.com

2008 Ford Taurus X Road Test

Read this professional review and road test of the latest new 2008 Ford Taurus X performance with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's 3.5 L engine, transmission, suspension, Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs brakes, handling and more.

2008 Taurus X Review

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Crossover SUV features host of improvements.

Driving Impressions The 3.5-liter engine and six-speed double-overdrive automatic transmission in the Ford Taurus X have really put some performance in the package. That's especially true when compared with the old 3.0-liter engine and CVT transmission, which was awful.

The 2008 engine is quiet and smooth at idle, with a pendulum mounting system that separates its motions and vibrations from the rest of the car. It sounds healthy, powerful and smooth at full throttle, and the Taurus X has very good acceleration for passing. And, as mentioned, the Taurus X is very quiet inside at freeway speeds.

No complaints on the steering and suspension. The Taurus X has pretty good steering feel for what it is, a family hauler, with plenty of steering assist for easy driving around town and decreasing assist at highway speeds so it doesn't wander or get sloppy.

The ride is soft and compliant, with plenty of suspension travel and damping to soak up bumps and potholes. There's not much body roll (lean) in the corners. We'd prefer to have one size wider tires for more aggressive cornering, but that would probably eat into the gas mileage.

The brakes are very solid and nicely progressive from top of pedal to bottom. We never felt the standard ESP system go on, but it's always there, and now it's standard on all models. Next Page



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