The 2019 Ford Taurus is a dead car driving. Look closely at its rivals.
Pros Rides softly Comfortable front seats Advanced optional infotainment Discounts readily available
Cons Tight rear seat Hard to see out of Lacks key features Will be dropped from lineup
Pros Steering feedback Massive trunk Seating comfort Child-safety seat usability
Cons Unresponsive transmission with non-turbo V-6 Undersized cabin for a full-size car Visibility Interior build quality
The 2019 Ford Taurus Sedan comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Rides comfortably and quietly on the highway The giant trunk is one of the roomiest in the large sedan class Available all-wheel drive for enhanced wet-weather traction
Cons Skimpy list of standard features on base SE model Performance SHO model lacks the punch of big-engine rivals Feels slow and ponderous when driving around turns The interior doesn't seem as airy or spacious as it should
The S4’s understated looks won’t snap necks on the street, but its 354-hp turbo 3.0-liter V-6 and all-wheel-drive traction can realign your spine on demand. Sorry stick-shift purists, an eight-speed automatic is the sole gearbox. With standard massaging front seats and premium interior materials, the sophisticated sedan also pampers passengers.
Pros Solid performance, stealthy road presence, refined and high-tech cabin.
Cons Short on engagement behind the wheel, fierce competitors in the same showroom.
The 2018 Audi S4 balances perfectly performance with luxury in a package that's both practical and sharp. Hardly a recipe for excitement, but one that touches all the bases.
Pros Sharp exterior Comfortable in front or back Plentiful power from V-6 Comfortable ride Good standard equipement
Cons Transmission seems hesitant Finicky optional sport steering Drama-less? Missing S5's power dome
Pros Strong acceleration Nimble handling Well-appointed interior
Cons Small trunk Looks too conservative Clunky start/stop system
