Next-gen Ford Taurus spotted in China

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wescoent

Discussion Starter · Jan 2, 2015

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/02/next-gen-ford-taurus-spotted-in-china/

We're getting our first look at the next-generation Ford Taurus thanks to some spy shooters in China. While the camouflage and angle of the photo keep changes to the body a secret, there's no hiding the massive hexagonal, chrome grille up front. It lends a look very similar to the Fusion.

Beyond the eye-grabbing grille, the headlights are reshaped, but are still quite squinty. There's also a new lower air dam that runs the width of the front with LEDs at the top corners.

The hexagonal grille fits the design of the Fusion well, but this single image makes it look a little too big and disproportionate for the fullsize Ford sedan. Maybe the integration works better from a different angle, though.

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Amphibian

· #2 · Jan 2, 2015

A predictable look so far, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I hope there's a performance AWD system for the SHO, if that variant returns.

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wescoent

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 2, 2015

A longer and a bit more formal Ford Fusion would hardly be a bad thing:

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BlackGTP

· #4 · Jan 2, 2015

wescoent said:
A longer and a bit more formal Ford Fusion would hardly be a bad thing:

I agree, nice design - might as well give it a strong family resemblance. But I hope people can tell them apart!

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You know, I feel that this segment is small enough that you can give up some sales in order to demand higher transaction prices. I feel that Ford should just make this vehicle RWD, they can even share the platform with Lincoln models (some of them that is).

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96RIV

· #6 · Jan 2, 2015

wescoent said:
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/02/next-gen-ford-taurus-spotted-in-china/

I see a little bit of this...

getting mixed into the front end.

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nadepalma

· #7 · Jan 2, 2015

wescoent said:
A longer and a bit more formal Ford Fusion would hardly be a bad thing:

Not at all. I don't think it looks bad from what little we see. Also, the "shape" of the grille is evolving a bit. It seems like it is less "tapered" than previous Aston-inspired grilles and appears more symmetrical.

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guionM

· #8 · Jan 2, 2015

96RIV said:
I see a little bit of this...

getting mixed into the front end.

Actually, a lot of the latter was mixed into the current gen Taurus.

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Neanderthal

· #9 · Jan 2, 2015

Wonder if they fixed the "Big on the Outside, Cramped on the Inside" modifications they made post-500 devolvements.

guionM said:
Actually, a lot of the latter was mixed into the current gen Taurus.

I think that's Geordy's (Star Trek) car isn't it?

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sfbreh

· #10 · Jan 2, 2015

wescoent said:
A longer and a bit more formal Ford Fusion would hardly be a bad thing:

Hardly a bad thing, but the Fusion has worn on me. I do like the more formal look of the front end, though.

Neanderthal said:
I think that's Geordy's (Star Trek) car isn't it?

I knew they let the blind drive.

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sepi

· #11 · Jan 2, 2015

Autoblog (AKA Honduhblog) is at least a week behind on this specific Chinese news - and the idea of this being a larger Fusion is almost six or eight months old - in fact, I believe the same rag (autoblog) dismissed the Taurus as being eliminated from the lineup completely a month or two ago.

Taurus was always going to be updated as and based on the Fusion. Makes perfect sense since Fusion is one of the best Fords made and economies of scale will work well expanding the product line. Heck, Toyoduh does this with the Avalon - it is NOT a unique product - it is merely a stretched Camry with new sheetmetal - always has been.

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1958carnut

· #12 · Jan 3, 2015

I like the current one even if a bit chunky or blocky looking. That said, if it is a bit more Fusion looking it is not a bad thing.

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macdaddy

· #13 · Jan 3, 2015

Eye Grabbing Grill?

Looks like the other Fords, Not a bad looking car, but save the term "Eye Grabbing" for something new and different.

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johnstarnes

· #14 · Jan 3, 2015

Is this an all-new Taurus or just a a refresh?

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MisterMe

· #15 · Jan 3, 2015

johnstarnes said:
Is this an all-new Taurus or just a a refresh?

My money is on refresh.

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erasmus

· #16 · Jan 3, 2015

MisterMe said:
My money is on refresh.

All new based on fusion platform

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ausrutherford

· #17 · Jan 3, 2015

Taurus will ride on CD4.3

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from oz

· #18 · Jan 3, 2015

Why would Ford be testing a Taurus in China? Doesn't stack up for me.

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megeebee

· #19 · Jan 3, 2015 (Edited)

It lends a look very similar to the Fusion.

No.

It lends a look similar to the CURRENT Taurus.

The Fusions grille is quite different.

from oz said:
Why would Ford be testing a Taurus in China? Doesn't stack up for me.

Perhaps it won't be sold in the US?

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richmond2000

· #20 · Jan 3, 2015

from oz said:
Why would Ford be testing a Taurus in China? Doesn't stack up for me.

I assume China is a LOT bigger market for BIG cars then the US ONE + I thought FORD said the Taurus is LIVING ON in China but NOT necessarily in the USA

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