As the top rated affordable large car by U.S. News, the 2012 Ford Taurus is loved by critics who praise its stylish design, numerous standard features and smooth, refined performance.

The Ford Taurus is available in 4 trims: SE, SEL, Limited and SHO

2012 Ford Taurus SE

• 3.5- liter 24 valve DOHC Duratec ® V6 engine; 263 hp, 249 lbs/ft of torque
• 18 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 17” painted sparkle silver aluminum wheels, Projector halogen headlamps with automatic on/off delay, includes wiper-activated headlamps, Power folding mirrors
• SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry
• Cloth bucket seats with 60/40 rear seat, 6-way power driver’s seat, Ice Blue lighting, MyKey™, Remote Keyless Entry System
• AM/FM stereo with single CD player with clock, MP3 capability and six speakers

2012 Ford Taurus SEL

• 3.5- liter 24 valve DOHC Duratec ® V6 engine; 263 hp, 249 lbs/ft of torque
• 18 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
• Six-Speed SelectShift™ Automatic™ Transmission with Paddle Activation
• 18” painted sparkle silver aluminum wheels, Folding body-color power heated mirrors with security approach lamps, Supplemental parking lamps, Universal garage door opener
• Unique cloth bucket seats with 60/40 split rear seat, Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Outside temperature display, Leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome insert, Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio

2012 Ford Taurus Limited

• 3.5- liter 24 valve DOHC Duratec ® V6 engine; 263 hp, 249 lbs/ft of torque
• 18 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
• Six-Speed SelectShift™ Automatic™ Transmission with Paddle Activation
• 19” chrome-clad aluminum wheels, Chrome-accented heated mirrors with memory and security approach lamps
• Reverse Sensing System
• Perforated leather seat trim with 60/40 split rear seat, 10-way power driver’s seat with two memory settings, 10-way passenger seat, Ambient lighting, Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Premium AM/FM with Six-Disc In-Dash CD Changer, Voice-activated SYNC®

2012 Ford Taurus SHO

• 3.5-liter 24 valve DOHC EcoBoost™ V6 engine; 365 hp, 350 lbs/ft of torque
• 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway
• Six-Speed SelectShift™ Automatic™ Transmission with Paddle Activation
• Sport-tuned suspension, All-Wheel Drive
• 19” painted luster nickel aluminum wheels, EcoBoost badging, High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with automatic on/off delay, includes wiper-activated headlamps, Electrochromic Driver Exterior Mirror, Rear spoiler
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
• Leather-trimmed bucket seats with Umber or Black Miko Suede inserts, Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel

Standard Safety Features

• AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Power 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Brake Assist
• Traction Control
• Selectable Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS)
• Personal Safety System®
• Dual front airbags, Driver and passenger side impact airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• LATCH Child Safety System
• SOS Post Crash Alert System
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system (PATS)

The 2012 Ford Taurus is a standout within the large car class with its comfortable, spacious cabin, amazing high-tech features and sharp styling.