Ford debuts new 2010 Taurus sedan

[VH_Supra26]

by Ralph Hanson
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The updated Taurus will debut with the 3.5L Duratec engine but will be joined later in the year by a new EcoBoost unit

Ford’s facelifted Taurus sedan has been revealed just hours ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, revealing a new design theme that was first showcased on the updated Fusion range and is expected to filter across more Ford models over the next couple of years. Set to go on sale in the middle of the year, the Taurus has been extensively updated for the 2010 model year with new safety features, two new six-speed automatic transmissions, and a more upmarket interior.

The car benefits from Ford’s new global design strategy, which made it possible to deliver it up to one year sooner than if developed by a single engineering team.

Drive is sent to the front wheels via Ford’s proven Duratec 3.5L petrol V6, generating 263hp and 249lb-ft of torque. This engine earns a ULEV-II emissions certification and comes paired with a choice of two new six-speed automatic transmissions. Later in the year Ford will add its new EcoBoost V6 engine, which combines turbocharging and direct-injection technology for more power but less fuel-consumption and emissions.

Some of the car’s advanced safety features include a new hydroformed cross-car beam enhanced floor, passenger-size sensing airbags, adaptive cruise control with collision warning, Ford’s AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, and a new SOS Post-Crash Alert system that automatically unlocks the doors, sounds the horn and activates the emergency flashers in the event of an air bag deployment.

The new Taurus will be built at Ford’s Chicago plant and will be available in dealer showrooms in the middle of the year. Pricing will start at $25,995 – the same as the outgoing 2009 model.

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[Narcissistic]

Ford thinks it's acura.

Nice though.

[VH_Supra26]

i was gonna say Subaru

[pizzaguy]

It looks really nice. Only thing I see that needs to be changed is the ride height because it looks like an suby outback as it is.

[Benny]

robocop remake time! lol

[DC]

Ford thinks it's acura.

Nice though.

Ironically, Ford is introducing better engines than Acura. I'd love to see the output of this turbo V6.

[Vincent]

Is the Ecoboost going to go in an AWD Taurus? And, why does it have the choice of two 6spd auto transmissions? What's the difference?

It looks good. There's definitely some Acura in the design. At least, they didn't copy the Acura bucktooth grill or use their razor grill.

The fender vents need to go.

[super cirrus]

not too bad. Wheels are hideous though...

[XImmaculateX]

Taurus has really came a long way

[DC]

Is the Ecoboost going to go in an AWD Taurus? And, why does it have the choice of two 6spd auto transmissions? What's the difference?


My guess is that one choice would be something of a SMG design, which would offer even better performance than a manual shifter.

[Corrosive]

Seems really nice. I thought it was more volvo styling than anything... specially with the collision brake assist and all the techno safety features.

[sherpagoodness]

ive never been in a volvo and this makes me feel like i have

[JHizzleX]

not bad but why no clear shots of the rear?

[racerblack19]

god i hated the taurus but have mixed feelings w/ this one.

[uneek]

way better than the last model. this is what they should of brought out.

[alf]

the word taurus just pisses me off,

[hpoweredeg]

robocop remake time! lol

:roflmao:

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[BrapKiLz]

This is by far the most attractive taurus. I never really liked them. But between the new engines and this nice look, I would consider driving one.

[Narcissistic]

it would look A LOT better with a lincoln grill. =]

[darestie]

That poll is flawed, yeah I think it looks good, but no I wouldn't buy one. It asks two separate questions.

[Beretta]

finally some euro style fords!

[E-DUBB]

looks great.

[gsr wannabe]

ford mondeo comes to the states

[Norrek4040]

did you guys know ford Taurus's are the least stolen cars in the US....lol i guess thats about to change!

[al]

Looks great! I still refuse to buy one, though.

[94egg]

That is a big improvement over the past ones, they went down hill when they went with the oval looking rear window and such imo, the headlights do look a lot like an acura, I wonder how the rear looks? Maybe like an accord looking at the cg drawings