National - 2013 Ford Taurus Limited Ride Report/Review

I believe we're the first to review the 2013 Ford Taurus Limited; eat your collective hearts out, Autoblog, Car & Driver, Motortrend! :)

http://carrentingreviews.com/2012/03/11/2013-ford-taurus-limited/

I really like the new refresh, much better than 2012 Chrysler 300, though probably not as good as 2012 Buick Lacrosse (if you can find a fully optioned Lacrosse).

PXAR
19/29

Pretty cool website you have there. Thanks for the review!

Pretty cool website you have there. Thanks for the review!

Thanks! Reviewing National's finest! :)

Great review as usual, doc. The car does look sharper now, even though it's still massive. Very nice rims, too! Looks like the design is pointing towards the new Fusion, which I am drooling to try out. Not fond of the current Fusions AT ALL.

I've had the chance to grab the previous MY a couple of times, but there was always something smaller, lighter, or sexier. Maybe the refresh will pique my interests they next time I see it in person.

I think I know why the other major publications haven't released their reviews of the 2013 Ford Taurus yet...there may be a review embargo in place until Monday morning, hahaha.

Fortunately, that embargo doesn't extent to independent car renting aficionados. :D

There are reviews posted in U.S. markets. A quick check finds some that started appearing on Wednesday, 3/14.


There's little relevance to the National forum until the vehicles start appearing in the fleet in numbers...

There's little relevance to the National forum until the vehicles start appearing in the fleet in numbers...

Sample size of 1, but I just got one on Friday (4/6).

The new version of MyTouch is much improved. Overall I like this car, though the steering feels a bit odd at low speeds.

Edit: There's one serious omission in this car's feature set: the ability to get in and start it without taking the key from one's pocket. It appears that this is part of a $2700 option package. Not cool.

I managed to snag a 2013 Limited with 13 miles on it at LGA about two weeks back. It had the optional Sony 5.1 audio, BLIS/X-traffic, keyless access, and heated/ventilated seats. I was impressed with the vehicle but my major complaint was cabin space and rear visibility. At 6'4" it was a tight fit for me - the folks at National usually put an Explorer Limited to the side for me when I rent but this time I was swapping the Explorer out due to mechanical problems. Rear visibility was an issue for me at night and in the rain due to the rear decklid being higher than average (and the propensity to tailgate in Manhattan didn't help matters). I thought it was a solid vehicle and though it won't be my first choice, I'll take the keys out of one while I browse the ES for something else.