Major Options / Build: Backup Camera, Parking Sensors

Additional Description: With its roomy comfortable interior and large trunk the 2011 Ford Taurus is an appealing reinvention of the classic full-size American sedan. Vehicle overview:Whether it's actors or athletes everybody loves a good comeback story. When it was introduced in 1986 the original Taurus helped revolutionize the midsize family sedan segment. But then years of neglect caused the Taurus' star to dim. Now a comeback is in order as Ford redesigned the Taurus IN 2010 to make buyers take notice once again.The 2011 Ford Taurus continues to be a full-size sedan leaving the midsize category to the Fusion. Its styling is hardly the revolutionary concept that the original Taurus was but it's nevertheless attractive and more interesting than the previous model. On the inside you'll find a handsome design and top-quality materials. Perhaps most appealing is the generous passenger room and a trunk that's bigger than nearly everything else on the market.The Taurus competes with both full-size family sedans and entry-level luxury cars depending on trim level. Base models compare favorably with the 2011 Honda Accord 2011 Hyundai Azera and 2011 Toyota Avalon.2011 Ford Taurus models:The 2011 Ford Taurus is a full-size sedan that seats five people. It is available in SE SEL Limited and SHO trim levels. Standard equipment on the SE includes 17-inch alloy wheels automatic headlights keyless entry with an access keypad cruise control a six-way power driver seat (manual recline) a 60/40-split-folding rear seat a tilt-and-telescoping steering column steering-wheel audio controls and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack.The SEL adds 18-inch wheels automatic transmission paddle shifters heated mirrors dual-zone automatic climate control an auto-dimming rearview mirror upgraded cloth upholstery a leather-wrapped steering wheel and satellite radio. Options on the SEL include 19-inch wheels rear parking sensors a rearview camera a power passenger seat ambient lighting leather upholstery and the hands-free Sync system which allows you to control compatible cell phones and MP3 players with simple voice commands. All Sync-equipped models also get a complimentary three-year subscription to the new Traffic Directions and Information service.2011 Highlights:Only minor equipment changes are in store for the 2011 Ford Taurus. The Limited and SHO models gain a standard rearview camera while Sync?equipped models receive a complimentary three-year subscription to the new Traffic Directions and Information service. The optional navigation system now includes HD radio capability.Performance & mpg:The 2011 Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 263 hp and 249 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. On all trims except the SE the transmission features manual shift control and downshift rev-matching capability. Front-wheel drive is standard with this engine and all-wheel drive is available on SEL and Limited trim levels. Fuel economy with front-wheel drive is an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. All-wheel drive drops it to 17/25/20.The Taurus SHO features a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic with shift paddles is standard. Every SHO is all-wheel drive. Despite its impressive output estimated fuel economy is the same as the regular all-wheel-drive Taurus.Safety:Every 2011 Ford Taurus comes standard with antilock disc brakes stability and traction control front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Optional safety features include a blind-spot warning system pre-collision warning system a cross-traffic warning system (when reversing) and rear parking sensors. A rearview camera is standard on Limited and SHO models and optional on the SEL.In the government's new more strenuous crash testing for 2011 the Taurus earned an overall rating of four stars out of a possible five with four stars for overall frontal crash protection and five stars for overall side crash protection.It also got the best rating of "Good" in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset side and roof strength tests.Driving:Whether cruising down the interstate or battling cross-town traffic on surface streets the 2011 Ford Taurus remains unexpectedly quiet thanks to fine-tuned aerodynamics and strategically placed sound insulation. Ride quality is equally good even with the SHO model's stiffer suspension. Handling feels stable and secure though the lack of steering feel and its substantial proportions keep the car from feeling particularly sporty even in SHO trim.The standard V6 engine provides decent acceleration for everyday driving. Pony up for the turbocharged Taurus SHO and you'll get significantly more oomph without a drop in fuel economy.Interior:Inside the 2011 Ford Taurus offers a cabin that's surprisingly upscale though some hard plastics on the center console detract from this effect. The interior also gets high marks for comfort especially the adult-friendly backseat. The rear seatbacks can also be folded down for rare occasions where the cavernous trunk's 20.1 cubic feet of cargo room isn't sufficient. Unfortunately the car's high beltline thick pillars and tall center console can make the cabin seem a bit confining.The Taurus' control layout is quite functional overall despite the abundance of buttons for the climate control and audio systems and the deep-set gauges that can be hard to read. Models equipped with the Sync system allow the driver to access a wide variety of functions on their compatible cell phone or MP3 player with voice commands all without ever taking their eyes off the road or hands off the steering wheel. The three-year complimentary subscription to Sync's new Traffic Directions and Information service also allows the driver to call up info ranging from real-time traffic reports to personalized info like news headlines and sports scores the same way.Visit Mr. Care Auto online at www.mrcareautoin.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 317-834-3172 today to schedule your test drive.3.5L V6 Duratec engine,4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist,60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/adjustable head restraints -inc: fold down armrest w/cupholders,Automatic wiper-activated halogen headlamps,Body-color door handles,Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: puddle lamps,Child safety rear door locks,Compact spare tire,Delayed accessory lighting,Dual chrome exhaust tips,Dual-stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system,Dual-zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control$COMMA particulate air filter,Easy Fuel capless refueling,Electrochromic rearview mirror,Front dome/map lamp,Front seatback map pockets,Front side-impact air bags,Front wheel drive,Incandescent tail lamps -inc: red surround,Leather-wrapped shift knob w/chrome insert,Lockable glove box w/damped door,MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter$COMMA audio volume limiter$COMMA early low fuel warning$COMMA programmable speed alert chimes$COMMA BeltMinder w/audio mute,Perimeter anti-theft alarm,Personal safety system -inc: safety belt pretensioners$COMMA load-limiting retractors$COMMA driver seat position sensing$COMMA crash severity sensing,Pwr steering,Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down,Rear seat heat ducts,Rear seat reading lamps,Rear window defroster,Remote perimeter lighting,Satellite radio -inc: 6-month pre-paid subscription *N/A in AK or HI*,SecuriLock passive anti-theft system,Sliding front sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors,Solar tinted glass,SOS Post-Crash Alert System,Supplemental park lamps,Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers,Vinyl-wrapped front center console -inc: armrest$COMMA front covered cupholders/storage bin$COMMA removable trinket tray,Instrumentation cluster -inc: message center w/trip computer$COMMA compass$COMMA outside temp,(3) auxiliary pwr points,Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags w/rollover sensor,BeltMinder for driver/front passenger safety belts,Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system on rear outboard seat locations