The Five Hundred is the successor to the long-running Ford Taurus,but it is a very different vehicle,revealing Ford's desire to do better in this high-volume segment. It's a big car featuring tall,upright seating and a cavernous 21-cubic foot trunk. Borrowing some styling bits from the far bolder Ford Five Hundred concept car,the production model comes off as a nice family vehicle at an attractive price. Its V6 engine,while not strong on horsepower,returns good fuel economy and can be mated to either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. If the Five Hundred has a weak spot,it can be found in its styling. Though its Volkswagen Passat-like shape is pleasing to the eye,it pales when compared to such striking designs as the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.
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