Spy photos of 2010 Taurus

[NFS4]

http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=3779501

 

[Sluggo]

I like it.

I guess we can only hope the build quality is as good as the exterior styling.

 

[desy]

Ford might pull out of their spin if they can come up with cars like that

 

[JulesMaximus]

That actually looks decent. :thumbsup:

 

[The Boston Dangler]

why don't they simply sell the mondeo here? in europe, it's widely accepted as a not bad car - which would be a nice change of pace.

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
why don't they simply sell the mondeo here? in europe, it's widely accepted as a not bad car - which would be a nice change of pace.

Satan

 

[jagec]

Looks pretty upscale.

Of course, Ford sells all sorts of quality cars overseas...go figure.

 

[thedarkwolf]

the new car will include the 3.5l EcoBoost engine delivering about 350 horses without any mileage penalty.


I like that

 

[chucky2]

I wonder what's going to get dropped into the Mustang and Mustang GT's of the world if a Taurus is pumping out 350 HP, even as an option...????

I like that the Taurus will have that option - I think another SHO would sell great - but if they do that, then the Mustang GT is going to have to be well into the 400's to remain the sport car of the lineup.

I wish Ford would bring out a true 4 seater hardtop convertible, 300+ HP, 300+ TQ, with a usable trunk (Volvo C70 is nice...until you have to use the trunk). With all the baby boomers retiring, but still with lots of life left in them, I think something like this could be a good seller also...

Chuck

 

[thedarkwolf]

The 3.5l eco-boost/twin force originally was rated at 415hp but they de-tuned it a bit for the FWD setups. It would bug a lot of the mustang crowd but I certainly wouldn't mind a Mustang Boss or something with the 415hp version at a little over $30k. Better gas mileage and more powar. Wouldn't mind them dropping the v6 for a 4 banger turbo either. That might actually bring in a whole new group.

 

[akshatp]

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[andylawcc]

looks like the Mazda 6. the grill gotta go.

otherwise, very attractive.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
why don't they simply sell the mondeo here? in europe, it's widely accepted as a not bad car - which would be a nice change of pace.

Well that Taurus is following the Iosis design language shown in the Mondeo.

 

[CptCrunch]

I like it, good style. Hopefully Ford will make a really nice vehicle with a hella nice engine

 

[franksta]

I'd be down for one with rear wheel drive or MAYBE all wheel drive. I'm not holding my breath though.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: akshatp
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First
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:laugh:

 

[chris7b]

350 HP in FWD is just retarded

 

[DarkThinker]

Looks like a 2008 Honda Accord ripoff, but hey, at least they are doing what most domestic manufacturers are supposed to do in the first place

 

[Throckmorton]

When a Taurus looks like that, you know you are in the golden age of car design.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
why don't they simply sell the mondeo here? in europe, it's widely accepted as a not bad car - which would be a nice change of pace.

because last time they tried to sell the mondeo here it was a big time failure.

the mondeo may now be riding on the fusion platform. but i've heard conflicting reports about that.

 

[redgtxdi]

Wow! I have to say that it looks pretty good....ESPECIALLY for a Ford!!!


BUT.........

I feel like I"m basically looking at an '08 Honda Accord/Acura TL/Camry/little bit of Buick in there w/ the big bottom mouth intake.

???


(Is it even humanly possible that Ford could resurrect the American car segment???)

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: chris7b
350 HP in FWD is just retarded

The car will be powered by a transversely mounted V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and powering front or all four wheels.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: akshatp
Fix
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First
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:laugh:

Found
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[EvilYoda]

Wow, I might have to present a Taurus that's visually appealing and people will be attracted to it!

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
(Is it even humanly possible that Ford could resurrect the American car segment???)

That is what Ford is famous for.