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So much for “fuel consumption like a V6 and power like a V8;” the Taurus SHO returned dismal fuel economy for the week I had it. I even did three highway trips and attempted to be gentle but there was no fuel-saving love to be had.
I averaged 14.4L/100km over the course of the week. This is a big, heavy car 1,981Kg (4,367 lbs) and parked next to the Nissan Titan in my driveway I’m sure it is just as long. Ford’s specs agree, telling me that the Taurus SHO is 5,154mm, or nearly 17 feet, in length!
Perhaps 14.4L/100km isn’t that terrible when put into context, but I was close to the Transport Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings of 12.3/8.0 L/100km (city/highway). One thing needs to be made clear: this is a big powerful sedan like those of yesteryear, only with all-wheel drive to get the power down. It reminds me more of the old Crown Victoria than the Taurus, or perhaps a newer Mercury Marauder.
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*Rating based on vehicle’s classification
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
MSRP as tested (excluding destination): $51,229
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