Comparison Test: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey

Comparison Test: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey
When Ford announced its all-new 2010 Taurus SHO as a new-generation premium performance sedan, we took it to mean the term literally. So what better yardstick to measure Ford's claim than a current premium performance sedan with a proven record, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey?

The twin-turbo Taurus wouldn't have it easy, seeing how the Infiniti G35 sedan had dethroned the BMW 335i sedan in our five-car comparison last year. More recently a G37 devoured Acura's high-tech TL SH-AWD without so much as a by-your-leave in a head-to-head comparison.

But perhaps the reanimated Super High Output (SHO) Taurus will once again have a few sleeper sedan tricks for the establishment.


Put the spec charts of the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey next to one another, and there are good reasons to believe these two sport sedans are peers — on paper, at least.
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WorldofLuxuryWorldofLuxury - 7/6/2009 3:59:11 PM
+3 Boost
Isn't the Taurus much bigger? There is a point in this comparison, but I find it very unfair.


KZ258KZ258 - 7/7/2009 4:13:27 AM
+2 Boost
naw man. that taurus aint beatin the G37, despite the fact that it has the horsepower advantage. tires wont do crap.


Designer1Designer1 - 7/6/2009 7:11:32 PM
+1 Boost
Unbelievable, $46k for a Taurus??? Are you kidding me???
I said this when the car was introduced in the show, IT WILL NOT COMPETE. Yes its an improvement from what it replaced but its not a competitor what so ever!!!!

The top of the line SHO should be priced at $25k, and the regular Taurus top of the line $20k.

Ford should stick to its true competitors i.e. GM and Chrysler, nothing outside of that circle at all.


Designer1Designer1 - 7/6/2009 7:11:58 PM
-3 Boost
Unbelievable, $46k for a Taurus??? Are you kidding me???
I said this when the car was introduced in the show, IT WILL NOT COMPETE. Yes its an improvement from what it replaced but its not a competitor what so ever!!!!

The top of the line SHO should be priced at $25k, and the regular Taurus top of the line $20k.

Ford should stick to its true competitors i.e. GM and Chrysler, nothing outside of that circle at all.


Designer1Designer1 - 7/6/2009 7:13:34 PM
-7 Boost
Unbelievable, $46k for a Taurus??? Are you kidding me???
I said this when the car was introduced in the show, IT WILL NOT COMPETE. Yes its an improvement from what it replaced but its not a competitor what so ever!!!!

The top of the line SHO should be priced at $25k, and the regular Taurus top of the line $20k.

Ford should stick to its true competitors i.e. GM and Chrysler, nothing outside of that circle at all.


Designer1Designer1 - 7/6/2009 7:13:59 PM
-7 Boost
Unbelievable, $46k for a Taurus??? Are you kidding me???
I said this when the car was introduced in the show, IT WILL NOT COMPETE. Yes its an improvement from what it replaced but its not a competitor what so ever!!!!

The top of the line SHO should be priced at $25k, and the regular Taurus top of the line $20k.

Ford should stick to its true competitors i.e. GM and Chrysler, nothing outside of that circle at all.


veyron1001veyron1001 - 7/6/2009 9:01:25 PM
+2 Boost
The SHO has all the advantages except weight on the Infinity and still lost. Also it costs more. No point in owning it unless for that so called american pride.


veyron1001veyron1001 - 7/6/2009 9:03:06 PM
+3 Boost
The SHO is a joke


EL34EL34 - 7/6/2009 9:49:37 PM
-11 Boost
Look at that Infiniti???

Give me a blow torch and I'll style that squid.


_43LE_43LE - 7/6/2009 11:51:39 PM
+9 Boost
Smart people don't let children play with blow torches.


pchera01pchera01 - 7/6/2009 9:55:14 PM
+6 Boost
i will take G37, beter value, name, resale value, quality, reliablity, RWD,...................................................................................................... and SHO none of these...


LexusLexus - 7/7/2009 1:46:24 AM
+5 Boost
Ah..ha..ha...ha.. You comparing a Ford to an Infiniti? I don't care if this Ford has more horse power and faster from 0-60, it still a Ford.

Secondly, the G37 should be compare to the Cadillac CTS instead.

If you Hyundai put 1002 hp in their car is that mean it equal to Bugatti Veyron? NO...it still a Hyundai.

Nice try Ford but I would get the G37 over the Ford anyday.

Ah..ha..ha..


fabulescentfabulescent - 7/7/2009 8:07:54 AM
+5 Boost
This may have been a valid comparison back in 1987 when there weren't as many competitors for a car like the Taurus...but geez...I don't care if you are the biggest Ford or GM fanboy, who would pay $46k for a Taurus?

At that price range you can buy a G37 sedan and still have enough to buy a new econobox for commuting/errands! This just doesn't make sense.

Wouldn't anyone looking at the SHO likely buy something like a loaded Hyundai Genesis, which will cost a whole lot less?

Man...I just don't understand who Ford believes the market for this new Taurus car is. It sure is an improvement from the old Taurus, but I just can't see a real world scenario where even if you exclude imports, it would be picked ahead of other models including their own Fusion.


91z4me91z4me - 7/7/2009 9:53:19 AM
+1 Boost
Wow, it amazes me at the brand bias against Ford. I would think that people would be rooting for an American car company that didn't take a bail out and is putting out much higher quality products than it had been. Yet you people act like Ford has never made a high quality product or won a comparison.

Look the SHO is a class size larger. That right there indicates that this comparison should not have been made. If they wanted to compare the Infiniti M or other similarly sized car then the comparison may have had some validity. Given the comparison at hand the SHO did great for what it was up against.

For people complaining about price. Hey that is what it costs for an AWD, twin turbo V6 large sedan. If you don't need the turbo engine, AWD, luxury features then get the regular Taurus which will start around $25k. Ford isn't looking to sell 100k SHO sedans but more like 5k, as all SVT cars are low production vehicles.


LexSucksLexSucks - 7/7/2009 10:02:12 AM
-1 Boost
Edmunds is a Joke!


Yonder7Yonder7 - 7/7/2009 10:09:38 AM
+5 Boost
The car is good but not enough to be compared with the Infiniti.


inspirion7inspirion7 - 7/7/2009 10:17:30 AM
-2 Boost
Purchase what you want. if you like the Ford then so be it. Last I heard, Ford was outselling just about everyone, so I would think that would include Infiniti.


0to600to60 - 7/7/2009 10:33:23 AM
+1 Boost
Dumb comparo. Would be better fitted against the 300C or Avalon. Or for kicks, they could have compared it to the M or 5 Series. The G isnt a good choice.


BJS470BJS470 - 7/7/2009 11:18:54 AM
+6 Boost
G37 all the way


CamrymanCamryman - 7/7/2009 12:13:10 PM
+1 Boost
I Agree. G37 is the one I'd pick of the two. That haven been said I have to give Ford their props for bringing the SHO model out. Sure it's a bit more than most will pay for a Taurus but SHO is geared toward those who want more performance as well as for those who missed out on getting SHO's last time. I don't think those folks will be disappointed.


sold2earlysold2early - 7/7/2009 1:39:13 PM
+4 Boost
3 years from now you'll probably be able pick up a fully loaded SHO in excellent condition with low miles for $15K.


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