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2008 Ford Taurus X Features Review

July 2, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

DVD...unit failed to read any of the half dozen burned discs
Autoblog

now includes an electronic stability system as standard
Cars.com

Sync can read incoming text messages aloud through the speaker system
Edmunds

TheCarConnection.com notes an abundance of high-tech accessories available for the 2008 Ford Taurus X.

Trim levels for this 2008 Ford are the SEL, Eddie Bauer Edition, and Limited.

The base SEL model of the Ford 2008 Taurus X includes "17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, two-tone exterior paint, privacy glass, air-conditioning, a six-way power driver seat, an in-dash CD changer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, full power accessories, cruise control, a trip computer and heated mirrors," according to Edmunds.

The Eddie Bauer edition of the 2008 Ford offers a number of cosmetic options that include "gold body cladding, two-tone leather upholstery in the first and second rows, wood-grain interior trim," as well as a two-tone paint scheme similar to that of the Subaru Outback.

Optional features according to Autoblog include "a roof-mounted DVD player with flip down screen and auxiliary inputs." The drawback to this device is that it "failed to read any of the half dozen burned discs" the reviewer tried. The auxiliary inputs allow one to "plug in a video iPod or game console and play that on the screen."

Cars.com reports that a "sonar Reverse Sensing System, a stand-alone option, is helpful for parking" the Ford 2008 Taurus X.

Conclusion

There are enough features available for the 2008 Ford Taurus X to satisfy the most demanding consumer.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:DVD...unit failed to read any of the half dozen burned discsAutoblognow includes an electronic stability system as standardCars.comSync can read incoming text messages aloud through the speaker systemEdmunds TheCarConnection.com notes an abundance of high-tech accessories available for the 2008 Ford Taurus X. Trim levels for this 2008 Ford are the SEL, Eddie Bauer Edition, and Limited. The base SEL model of the Ford 2008 Taurus X includes "17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, two-tone exterior paint, privacy glass, air-conditioning, a six-way power driver seat, an in-dash CD changer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, full power accessories, cruise control, a trip computer and heated mirrors," according to Edmunds. The Eddie Bauer edition of the 2008 Ford offers a number of cosmetic options that include "gold body cladding, two-tone leather upholstery in the first and second rows, wood-grain interior trim," as well as a two-tone paint scheme similar to that of the Subaru Outback. Optional features according to Autoblog include "a roof-mounted DVD player with flip down screen and auxiliary inputs." The drawback to this device is that it "failed to read any of the half dozen burned discs" the reviewer tried. The auxiliary inputs allow one to "plug in a video iPod or game console and play that on the screen." Cars.com reports that a "sonar Reverse Sensing System, a stand-alone option, is helpful for parking" the Ford 2008 Taurus X. ConclusionThere are enough features available for the 2008 Ford Taurus X to satisfy the most demanding consumer. 2008 FORD TAURUS X STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: "Edge-inspired exterior styling" Cars.com: "it still looks like an overgrown wagon" Edmunds: "cloth upholstery in SEL models is unimpressive" Jalopnik: "looks like the spiritual successor to the big wagons of yore" Washington Post: ...

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Other Choices:

The slow-selling Chrysler Pacifica, which has been discontinued after this model year, has been the Taurus X's closest rival, though the Pacifica has slower acceleration and doesn't handle any better than the 2008 Ford Taurus X; it's also won top crash-test results across the board. At the back, the Taurus X's third row is roomier, with easier access. The Outlook is one of a group of new GM crossovers that includes the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia; it performs well and has a more refined ride than the Taurus X, though it feels smaller inside than the Pacifica and Taurus X, and its third row is tight. The same goes for the Honda Pilot, which is also rated well for safety and has a tight third row of seating. Some may find the Pilot's faux-rugged, boxy appearance alluring.

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