With its original debut in 1986, who would have thought that that over 25 years later, the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO would still be making heads turn? From its humble beginning as a family sedan, the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO has come quite far and sought to revive the SHO badge as a serious force to be reckoned with in the sports sedan market, however this may not the be the choice for everyone.

Compared to its merely adequately powered counterpart, the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO feels like a completely different car. From the additional body moldings and trim to the upgraded breaks, this beast behaves like no Taurus you have ever driven before.

The powerhouse under the hood helps to provide the unique experience from the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO. The V6 EcoBoost motor packs 365 horsepower and commands the attention from other drivers. Once you put the pedal to the metal in the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO, you will understand why this feeling is like no other. The look on other drivers face when they get dusted by family sedan is nothing put priceless.

Not all of the fun of the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO comes from its impeccable performance. It is the little things that matter the most sometimes. The luxurious features like heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, power adjustable pedals, massaging seats, and adaptive cruise control are on par with features found on cars costing double the amount of the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO.

While the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO is a compromise between sport and practical, sometimes the practicality of it gets in its own way. The large size of the four-door sedan makes it difficult to maneuver around corners and through traffic. This size increases the blind spots as well—further hindering the sporty feeling. The 2012 Ford Taurus SHO should not be considered without Ford’s optional blind spot information system (BLISS).

While the practicality of the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO hinders the sportiness, that is not true the other way around. The sportiness of the car enhances the driving experience for another wise uneventful car. The base motor in Taurus is not fast nor slow nor just right—it is merely adequate. It does not give the car a spirited feel nor does it feel like merging would be of serious concern. The mundane feel from the base model is corrected with the 2012 Ford Tarus SHO.

If fuel economy is a concern, the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO may not be a contender for your automobile purchase. Relative to the size of the engine, the fuel economy is not terrible, but significantly higher can be achieved with the base engine.

The robust offerings of the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO provide offerings that strike a balance and may provide a stop gap in an otherwise relentless car search for power, comfort, and practicality. If you are in the market for a new or used Taurus, stop by one of your Oklahoma Ford dealers to take a test drive and see for yourself.