The 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is smooth and sumptuous, and it leads the full-size-car field while getting great fuel economy to boot.
Pros Elegant interior with top-notch materials Lots of standard comfort, tech, and safety features Comfortable ride and spacious seats Outstanding fuel economy
Cons Less trunk space than many large cars and hybrids Some droning when accelerating
The 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid carries over unchanged.
PROS Interior is quiet and upscale, with roomy seating front and rear Returns exceptional fuel economy for a large sedan Trunk is among the largest among full-size hybrid sedans
CONS Infotainment system lacks operational smoothness
Pros Supportive front seats Power Low wind noise at highway speeds Ride quality Roomy backseat
Cons Backseat doesn't fold down Touch-sensitive controls Control layout Interior materials and design Trunk space Price
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
