- 2009
2008 Ford Taurus X
- Used Ford Taurus X
Ford Taurus X - What the Auto Press Says
The Taurus X delivers good power, convenient features and great crash test scores, but can't match the style of others in its class.
New for 2008, the Taurus X replaces the Freestyle in Ford's lineup and shares its styling cues with the Taurus sedan, which itself replaces the Ford Five Hundred. The Ford Taurus X, most reviewers agree, is a safe and comfortable crossover wagon with decent power and good room for both passengers and cargo. The change from Freestyle to Taurus X brings a slightly revised exterior and a more powerful engine.
Reviewers generally find the Taurus X to be a good value. Its sticker price, says Car and Driver, "puts it in the same territory as the GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook twins as one of the few relatively affordable, full-size, seven-passenger crossovers on the market."
The Taurus X is available in SEL, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels.
- "This crossover vehicle combines space-conscious and people-friendly packaging with a modern powertrain that delivers performance and efficiency." -- CarsDirect
- "I am happy to report that I still love my Freestyle, and am even happier to report that Ford has improved on an already great car in the Taurus X." -- Mother Proof
- "The base price for the Taurus X is $27,365 including delivery, and that includes six airbags and stability control." -- The Car Connection
- "Smooth and quiet, the Taurus X, by any other name, remains one of the better people-movers available." -- The Orlando Sentinel
Taurus-X Performance - NA
Test drivers, on balance, agree that the Taurus X offers solid performance, but not one that stands out in its competitive class. Read More
Taurus-X Exterior - NA
Critics believe that the Taurus X looks extremely similar to its sedan counterpart. According to Autosite.com, it's "not flashy" in a way that "makes auto journos go giddy," but fits with the Taurus X's overall image of "good old-fashioned transportation." Read More
Taurus-X Interior - NA
Many reviewers, such as CarsDirect, like the three-row Taurus X interior's "space-conscious and people-friendly packaging." The Taurus X's 50/50 split folding third row is met with consensus approval by reviewers. Read More
Taurus-X Safety - NA
The Taurus X performs exceptionally well in both federal government and insurance industry crash tests. What's more, it comes equipped with a wide range of active and passive safety features -- including electronic stability control and three-row side curtain air bags. Read More
Taurus-X Reliability - NA
The Taurus X comes with a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Read More
