I haven't done an auto review in months because there haven't been any new models really. I've been wanting to rent a Ford Taurus for a long long time but there never were any until last week.
So I finally get one and I am so busy at work all I have time for mostly is driving to and from the office and hotel. Nonetheless, I did get to enjoy this mid-size sedan for a bit.
The driver's seat is very much cockpit-like. The center console is fairly high but no uncomfortable so you feel securely surrounded. There are pleny of cup holders and slots and what have you in the console to satisfy the thirstiest driver and passenger.
The display is very much the same as the new Escort with options for showing fuel usage/mileage and other numerous statistics. The controls for the radio are bit far away and there are so many buttons on the steering wheel that it leads to some confusion.
The most odd thing is the blinker. As with most vehicles, you can push up or pull down slightly to single lane change and the blinker keeps blinking for a couple of extra blinks. But to turn the blinker "on" you push up or pull down until there is a click and the stem returns to neutral. There is a since that you would have to do the same when you are finished turning but it does turn itself off. I'm not sure why it works this way other than perhaps it is electronic and not mechanical in the sense that it isn't tied to the stem position.
The Taurus is really fun to drive though I didn't get a chance to get out on the road too much. It could stand to have a backup camera as the rear window is small.
So I finally get one and I am so busy at work all I have time for mostly is driving to and from the office and hotel. Nonetheless, I did get to enjoy this mid-size sedan for a bit.
The driver's seat is very much cockpit-like. The center console is fairly high but no uncomfortable so you feel securely surrounded. There are pleny of cup holders and slots and what have you in the console to satisfy the thirstiest driver and passenger.
The display is very much the same as the new Escort with options for showing fuel usage/mileage and other numerous statistics. The controls for the radio are bit far away and there are so many buttons on the steering wheel that it leads to some confusion.
The most odd thing is the blinker. As with most vehicles, you can push up or pull down slightly to single lane change and the blinker keeps blinking for a couple of extra blinks. But to turn the blinker "on" you push up or pull down until there is a click and the stem returns to neutral. There is a since that you would have to do the same when you are finished turning but it does turn itself off. I'm not sure why it works this way other than perhaps it is electronic and not mechanical in the sense that it isn't tied to the stem position.
The Taurus is really fun to drive though I didn't get a chance to get out on the road too much. It could stand to have a backup camera as the rear window is small.
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