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The 2013 Ford Taurus powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine received its EPA rating of 32 mpg highway, which is impressive for a big sedan that also offers 237 horsepower. Ford is quick to point out that the Taurus is now more efficient than rivals like the Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon.
The Blue oval also says that the EcoBoost Taurus is now more efficient than a Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec diesel or Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.
“Ford understands people want fuel-efficient vehicles but don’t want to sacrifice power, cargo space or convenience preferences to get them,” said Raj Nair, vice president of Engineering for Global Product Development. “Taurus fuel economy showcases Ford’s success in developing smaller yet more powerful engines for its larger vehicles.”
Each Taurus powertrain features additional technologies to help conserve fuel, such as:
• Low-tension front-end accessory drive belt
• Smart battery management
• Aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff
• Variable-displacement air conditioning compressor
• Reduced friction lubricants
• Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
“Ford understands people want fuel-efficient vehicles but don’t want to sacrifice power, cargo space or convenience preferences to get them,” said Raj Nair, vice president of Engineering for Global Product Development. “Taurus fuel economy showcases Ford’s success in developing smaller yet more powerful engines for its larger vehicles.”
Each Taurus powertrain features additional technologies to help conserve fuel, such as:
• Low-tension front-end accessory drive belt
• Smart battery management
• Aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff
• Variable-displacement air conditioning compressor
• Reduced friction lubricants
• Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
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