2008 Ford Taurus X - Feature
Family-Romper Roundup: 2009 Honda Pilot Meets Its Competition
2008 Ford Taurus X
Ford’s first attempt at a three-row crossover—the Freestyle—didn’t really fly with customers in spite of its respectable on-road manners and decent fuel economy. For 2008 Ford seeks to change that with a new face, a new motor, and a new name: Taurus X.
The Freestyle/Taurus X was one of the first crossovers on the car/wagon end of the spectrum that now includes another Ford entry, the Flex. Fresher and more interesting in most ways, the Flex appears to be more competitive with the new Pilot than the Taurus X, which in spite of its new nose, looks dated and devoid of character in comparison to both the Honda and its FoMoCo brother.
The Taurus X shares its engine with the Flex and outmuscles the Pilot marginally, with 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque from its 3.5-liter V-6. Its six-speed transmission doesn’t have a manual mode, but it does pack one more forward gear than the Pilot. At 16/24 mpg, the Taurus X’s fuel-economy figures are right up there with those of the Pilot.
However, we’ve noted before that the Taurus X is neither as spacious nor as enjoyable to drive as the trio of fresh entries from GM, and we’re not so sure the Taurus X is going to fare any better next to the Pilot.
Family-Romper Roundup: 2009 Honda Pilot Meets Its Competition
2008 Ford Taurus X
Ford’s first attempt at a three-row crossover—the Freestyle—didn’t really fly with customers in spite of its respectable on-road manners and decent fuel economy. For 2008 Ford seeks to change that with a new face, a new motor, and a new name: Taurus X.
The Freestyle/Taurus X was one of the first crossovers on the car/wagon end of the spectrum that now includes another Ford entry, the Flex. Fresher and more interesting in most ways, the Flex appears to be more competitive with the new Pilot than the Taurus X, which in spite of its new nose, looks dated and devoid of character in comparison to both the Honda and its FoMoCo brother.
The Taurus X shares its engine with the Flex and outmuscles the Pilot marginally, with 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque from its 3.5-liter V-6. Its six-speed transmission doesn’t have a manual mode, but it does pack one more forward gear than the Pilot. At 16/24 mpg, the Taurus X’s fuel-economy figures are right up there with those of the Pilot.
However, we’ve noted before that the Taurus X is neither as spacious nor as enjoyable to drive as the trio of fresh entries from GM, and we’re not so sure the Taurus X is going to fare any better next to the Pilot.
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