The Taurus steering system has always had a pleasant heft to it, and that trait continues into 1995, making the wagon a deft handler that doesn't wander about on the highway.
The thick steering-wheel section and the nicely assisted steering give a feeling of command and control behind the wheel.
A wagon is, by its very nature, louder in operation than a sedan. There's not much structure between a wagon's rear tires and its occupants' ears, but the Taurus does a good job of keeping that roar down to a bare minimum.
We never got into an ABS-on situation, so we can't describe that part of the braking system's efficiency. But we were pleased with the positive, progressive pedal feel and stopping power in normal situations.
As for its wagon qualities, well, the Taurus holds a little less than 40 cu. ft. with the seat up and just over 80 cu. ft. with the seat stowed. Those numbers qualify it as a serious and useful station wagon, but most definitely not a minivan.
The tailgate goes up and away for big-load packing, and the window glass can be popped open for small-item storage out back.
Yes, there are other midsize wagons that hold a third more stuff, but they have roofs with square corners, and the Taurus Wagon doesn't. You have to eat some space to get the sexy body shell. Next Page