Facelifts on Facelifts

So, it turns out that the new 2013 Ford Taurus is getting yet another face lift. If my memory serves me correctly when Ford re-released the Taurus in 2010 (I believe) it had a whole new look to it. The Taurus changed in our minds from being just another 4-Door Sedan to a car that you would actually turn to look at if it drove past you on the interstate.

It went from this back in 2003...

 

 (Woah! Thats fast!...not.)

To this in 2008...

 (Who knew a car could be so boring?)

To this in 2010...

(That's looking good!)

Finally to this in 2013...

(I'd have one of those.)

With three major face lifts in the past four years you can't help but wonder what it is exactly they're trying to achieve. But, whatever it is, its working because I want one and you wouldn't hear me saying that back in 2008. 

The changes from the 2010 Taurus to the 2013 Taurus aren't quite so dramatic as that from 2008 to 2010. However, we can tell from this shot that Ford is jumping on the aerodynamics train along with everyone else in the industry by taking that front end and lowering it ever so slightly to improve airflow over the car.

The grill has been opened a little to go from the somewhat cheery look that the 2010 models have to a angry look that the new 2013 models have.

The exciting trim in the Taurus line is of course the Taurus SHO (Super High Output). 

The SHO features a twin-turbo, direct-injection 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 and is unchanged at 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. All three engines offered will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is also a standard feature with the SHO.

It's just overall a very good looking car, the only complaint I have is that it is quite massive. WHen pulled into my home garage with regulary fits with ease a Honda Accord and a Ford Edge, the Taurus had about three inches between the door and the back bumper. Leaving no room for the driver to get around the car and into the house...obviously a problem. 

All around the 2013 Taurus looks great, definately an improvement on an already refined well selling sedan. The good looks and feeling dont just end at the exterior though. 

The inside of the Taurus is solid, well constructed and just gives you a feeling like your being hugged, but by someone you like, not your creepy, overweight Aunt who doesn't know when to stop.  The center console sits a little higher allowing you not to be leaning at a 45 degree angle when you want to rest your arm. Ford's SYNC is also a standard on the SHO giving you two colored LCD screen which display various bits of information about your car such as radio, odometer, fuel economy etc. The Sony sound system as shown above is an optional extra (go figure).

I'll try to start update this a little more regularly as things are starting to wind down for me at least for a little bit. Spread the word!