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ATTRELL HYUNDAI OLD LOCATION HWY 41 0 MAIN S T. (HW Y 1 0) RO YA L OR CH AR D McLAUGHLIN RD . VA N KIRK DR . QUEEN ST. VODDEN ST. W WILLIAMS PKWY. BOVAIRD DR. 110 CANAM CRESCENT CA NAM CRESCENT100 Canam Crescent In the Brampton Auto Mall 905-451-1699 ALL HYUNDAI VEHICLES INCLUDE FLOOR MATS AND A FULL TANK OF GAS. All trade marks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.* These Cars Make a Difference! 0% FINANCINGON THE LAST OF THE 07s PRICE CUTS - SATURDAY ON LY! All 07s must go This Weekend DOORS OPEN 9AM SHAR P TOTAL INVENTORY WHEELS October 26, 2007 7 For a big car, the Taurus doesn't wallow around cor- ners like full-size sedans of old. Sure, there is minor body roll, but electronic stability control and traction control help keep you on the straight and narrow. The all-wheel drive system didn't really come into play much during my test period, but it would certainly be welcome in these parts when winter sets in. Braking is also a strong suit. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS help bring this large sedan to a quick stop when needed. Legroom and cargo capacity are key areas in the large sedan category and the Taurus tops the class in both regards. Both front and rear legroom are outstanding and the Taurus has the largest trunk of any sedan on the Canadian market. For added versatility, the split fold- flat rear seat and fold flat front seat allow you to trans- port items up to 2.7 metres (nine feet) in length. While we're not talking sports sedan performance, the Taurus' boost in horsepower is a welcome improve- ment from last year's rather sluggish Five Hundred. In my time behind the wheel, there was always plenty of power to spare, whether it was needed to accelerate onto the high-speed roads or overtake a slower moving vehicle. The interior is nicely finished with plush leather and attractive wood accents. The power adjustable pedals come standard on the Taurus Limited and add to the comfort and enjoyment. Seating is comfortable, but I found the seat cushion to require a touch more sup- port. The Taurus starts at $30,899 for the SEL model. An All-Weather Package is offered as a $1,500 option and includes heated leather front seats, heated exterior mir- rors with side view lamps, 8-way power driver's seat and an engine block heater. The Limited AWD starts at $39,199. The optional navigation system adds $2,695, moonroof $1,020 and 18-inch seven-spoke chrome wheels $790. A rear seat DVD entertainment system for rear pas- sengers is also available for a $1,000 add on. Roomy, refined and refreshing is the way Ford describes and new Taurus and they're not wrong. It's a huge step forward from last year's Five Hundred and worthy of a look for anyone in the market for a full-size sedan. FORD TAURUS 2008 (At A Glance) BODY STYLE: full-size four door sedan DRIVE METHOD: front-wheel or all-wheel drive ENGINE: 3.5L Duratec V6 engine (263 hp, 249 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: FWD 11.6L/100 km city (24 mpg), 7.0L/100 km highway (40 mpg). AWD 12.7L/100 km city (22 mpg), 8.3L/100 km highway (34 mpg). PRICE: SEL $30,899, Limited $39,199, as tested $45,129 WEBSITE: www.ford.ca Ford is hoping a new name and a new look will improve sales of its ful l -size sedan. It has been renamed the Taurus for 2008 along with a host of improvements. Taurus stays on the straight and narrow Continued from pg. 6