And the Taurus continues for another year
#1
And the Taurus continues for another year
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/...018_Taurus.pdf
The Crown Vic analogy continues.... the only thing missing is the Mercury version
The Crown Vic analogy continues.... the only thing missing is the Mercury version
#3
It's still a Ford Five Hundred underneath... Which ran from 2005 to 2007.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_D3_platform
It's a Volvo
So's the Explorer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_D3_platform
It's a Volvo
So's the Explorer
#5
The Flex, yes, but not the Edge. I thought that was a mazda platform. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_CD4_platform
That list includes the Ford Taurus, but only the one in the China market - it's a stretched Fusion.
That list includes the Ford Taurus, but only the one in the China market - it's a stretched Fusion.
#6
September 2017 edition of Motor Trend shows all the new 2018 cars. Says the following on page 52 about the Taurus.
"Although Ford hasn't released details on the US market 2018 Ford Taurus, we expect the full sized sedan to get many of the same updates as the Chinese market car, including moving to an extended version of the Fusion chassis with a longer wheelbase (116.1" vs. 112.9") for more rear seat legroom."
Then Motor Trend speculates on what engines may be available.
The first generation Edge was based off the Mazda CX-9, the first generation Fusion was based off the Mazda CX-6.
At one time Ford owned 33% of Mazda, which by Japanese corporate standards, gave Ford controlling interest.
But several years ago, Ford sold 30% of Mazda back to Mazda. At about the same time, Ford sold Volvo to a Chinese auto parts maker.
Sold Aston-Martin to a British private investment group, sold Jaguar & Land Rover to Tata Motors of India.
All Fusions are assembled in Mexico.
"Although Ford hasn't released details on the US market 2018 Ford Taurus, we expect the full sized sedan to get many of the same updates as the Chinese market car, including moving to an extended version of the Fusion chassis with a longer wheelbase (116.1" vs. 112.9") for more rear seat legroom."
Then Motor Trend speculates on what engines may be available.
The first generation Edge was based off the Mazda CX-9, the first generation Fusion was based off the Mazda CX-6.
At one time Ford owned 33% of Mazda, which by Japanese corporate standards, gave Ford controlling interest.
But several years ago, Ford sold 30% of Mazda back to Mazda. At about the same time, Ford sold Volvo to a Chinese auto parts maker.
Sold Aston-Martin to a British private investment group, sold Jaguar & Land Rover to Tata Motors of India.
All Fusions are assembled in Mexico.
#7
They've been saying that for years - since I think 2016 - that it'll become the Chinese stretched Fusion. Every magazine and on-line automotive "expert" has been saying that since 2015, about the 2016. They've all been wrong.
The fleet brochure I linked to in the first post clearly shows the 2018 being the same Taurus as 2017. I seriously doubt Ford will make the fleet Taurus and a different general-market Taurus.
The fleet brochure I linked to in the first post clearly shows the 2018 being the same Taurus as 2017. I seriously doubt Ford will make the fleet Taurus and a different general-market Taurus.
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They've been saying that for years - since I think 2016 - that it'll become the Chinese stretched Fusion. Every magazine and on-line automotive "expert" has been saying that since 2015, about the 2016. They've all been wrong.
The fleet brochure I linked to in the first post clearly shows the 2018 being the same Taurus as 2017. I seriously doubt Ford will make the fleet Taurus and a different general-market Taurus.
The fleet brochure I linked to in the first post clearly shows the 2018 being the same Taurus as 2017. I seriously doubt Ford will make the fleet Taurus and a different general-market Taurus.
This makes more sense than Motor Trends speculation that it would become a stretched version of the Fusion (all Fusions are assembled in Mexico).
I have not seen one new Taurus of any year on a dealers lot. When I asked a local dealer why, was told it was not selling, so why would dealers order a car that no one wants.
The Ford 500 wasn't selling, one reason why, it was uglier than a mud fence. When Alan Mulally was hired as Fords new CEO, he had the 500 restyled, renamed it the Taurus.
But Mulally retired several years ago, so the Taurus lost its "champion." Mark Fields replaced Mulally and now Fields has been replaced by some new guy.
#9
There were a handful of Taurii here on Long Island at local dealers for the 2017 model year, and about the same amount for 2016. Funny thing is, I was watching the inventories because I was getting ready to lease my 2016 - and as soon as they came in, a few weeks later, they were all gone.
Like I said, it's going the way of the Crown Victoria - it'll be around, and orderable, because they're still making the police cars.
My SHO with the Performance Pack is basically a police-car version but with actual carpet and a lot of options
Like I said, it's going the way of the Crown Victoria - it'll be around, and orderable, because they're still making the police cars.
My SHO with the Performance Pack is basically a police-car version but with actual carpet and a lot of options
#10
Ford really needs to freshen it up a lot. I love the back but the front needs a redo IMHO.
I'm not a fan of the Fusion for two reasons. 1, it's made in Mx. 2, the inside seems very small for the size of the car. My daughter has a 2016 and though it's been a wonderful family car for the the four of them, it's not my cup of tea.
The Focus is moving to China. Ford is ultimately going to lose my "non-truck" business. The pricing of their SUV's is bloated beyond reason. We're empty nesters with a very good income and I simply will not pay their price, discounted or not. There are better options for far less.
Sorry for the rant, I can't help myself sometimes.
I'm not a fan of the Fusion for two reasons. 1, it's made in Mx. 2, the inside seems very small for the size of the car. My daughter has a 2016 and though it's been a wonderful family car for the the four of them, it's not my cup of tea.
The Focus is moving to China. Ford is ultimately going to lose my "non-truck" business. The pricing of their SUV's is bloated beyond reason. We're empty nesters with a very good income and I simply will not pay their price, discounted or not. There are better options for far less.
Sorry for the rant, I can't help myself sometimes.
#11
This Fusion has 45" of legroom, more than just about every other car & truck sold in the US.
AFAIK: Only the Lexus LS 460 has more, and it's just a couple of fractions of an inch different.
The split rear seat of the Fusion folds down for extra space.
This is my second Fusion, I also had a 2008 which was based off the Mazda 6, and at that time, I weighed 325 lbs. (I now weigh 190 lbs.).
If these cars were cramped inside, I wouldn't have bought the 2008 or leased the 2017.
Assembled in Mexico, so what? The Super Duty's were once assembled there, as have many other FoMoCo vehicles since the plant opened in 1989.
The first car assembled there was the 1989 Mercury Tracer.
If you're thinking of buying or leasing a Toyota/Honda or Nissan, or a Kia or Hyundai, better verify where these vehicles are assembled, otherwise...
#12
I'm 6-5 and have no trouble fitting into my new 2017 Fusion (pics in SoCal chapter forum: 7/29 GTG).
This Fusion has 45" of legroom, more than just about every other car & truck sold in the US.
AFAIK: Only the Lexus LS 460 has more, and it's just a couple of fractions of an inch different.
The split rear seat of the Fusion folds down for extra space.
This is my second Fusion, I also had a 2008 which was based off the Mazda 6, and at that time, I weighed 325 lbs. (I now weigh 190 lbs.).
If these cars were cramped inside, I wouldn't have bought the 2008 or leased the 2017.
Assembled in Mexico, so what? The Super Duty's were once assembled there, as have many other FoMoCo vehicles since the plant opened in 1989.
The first car assembled there was the 1989 Mercury Tracer.
If you're thinking of buying or leasing a Toyota/Honda or Nissan, or a Kia or Hyundai, better verify where these vehicles are assembled, otherwise...
This Fusion has 45" of legroom, more than just about every other car & truck sold in the US.
AFAIK: Only the Lexus LS 460 has more, and it's just a couple of fractions of an inch different.
The split rear seat of the Fusion folds down for extra space.
This is my second Fusion, I also had a 2008 which was based off the Mazda 6, and at that time, I weighed 325 lbs. (I now weigh 190 lbs.).
If these cars were cramped inside, I wouldn't have bought the 2008 or leased the 2017.
Assembled in Mexico, so what? The Super Duty's were once assembled there, as have many other FoMoCo vehicles since the plant opened in 1989.
The first car assembled there was the 1989 Mercury Tracer.
If you're thinking of buying or leasing a Toyota/Honda or Nissan, or a Kia or Hyundai, better verify where these vehicles are assembled, otherwise...
I wouldn't buy a foreign branded car expecting a ton of American involvement and likewise I buy an American branded expecting less foreign involvement.
My 2011 F-150 has an 81% North American parts content, same as the Toyota Tundra from the same vintage. I'm comfortable owning either truck.
I will not support foreign labor anymore than i have to when there are Americans who need to work.
#13
To be honest, the first time I sat in my 2013 Taurus, I was surprised at how "small" it was inside compared to the width of the car - it's all about crash crumple zones in the doors and A/B-pillars I think.
Taurus back seats fold down too. You'd be surprised what I've loaded into that thing
I think the only reason anyone thinks the Taurus needs a resdesign is because it's been around a long time, not because of it's esthetics.
With my black grill thanks to the Performance Package, I can tell some people think I'm a cop
Taurus back seats fold down too. You'd be surprised what I've loaded into that thing
I think the only reason anyone thinks the Taurus needs a resdesign is because it's been around a long time, not because of it's esthetics.
With my black grill thanks to the Performance Package, I can tell some people think I'm a cop
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