After getting rid of the previous model's ovals, ovals, and ovals, the 2000 Ford Taurus comes with a new and attractive look – sleek and fresh. This year’s Taurus is available with upgraded powertrains that gives energetic reaction. Its suitably smooth and comfortable handling provides sporting crispness to gratify the driver. 2000 Taurus comes in base LX Sedan, the high-end SE Sedan and Wagon. SE Sedan can easily be distinguished from other models through its body-color exterior mirrors, alloy wheels, AM/FM cassette stereo and six-passenger seating and remote keyless entry. SE Wagon has additional four-wheel disc brakes and anti-lock braking system.

For this model year, Taurus appears more muscular, and forceful. Its grille is broader and looks more forceful than before. It has larger headlights that produce 25-percent brighter low beams and 20-percent brighter high beams. Except for SE Comfort Sedans, all other models have standard 12-valve 3.0-literVulcan V6 engine that puts out 155 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 185 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. SE Somfort Sedans are offered with the high-output, 24-valve 3.0-liter Duratec V6 that cranks out 200 horsepower at 5750 and 200 foot-pounds of torque at 4500 rpm. Going inside the vehicle, you will notice that its interior is admirably simple and the controls and instrumentation are uncomplicated and easy to operate.

 

Taurus’ adjustable pedals are well-publicized, giving a comfortable driving position, even for drivers with short stature. The small-diameter steering wheel has a pleasantly thick grip and is wrapped with leather. Taurus’ easy-to-operate buttons which are used in operating the cruise controls are placed on the steering wheel. It is also offered with a highly readable dashboard gauges that housed an analog speedometer and tachometer, and usually comes in white-on-black. The washers and wipers and the bright/dim control for the headlights can be activated with just a mere stalk on the left of the steering column.