Automotive News, Media & Press - Leaked - Redesigned Ford Taurus

Uh oh, Ford's completely redone passenger car savior has found it's way online.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/2010_ford_taurus_spy_1.jpg

Slated for 2010, the Taurus will be completely new and packing a turbocharged V6 with optional AWD. I must say it's not half bad looking.

No RWD?

W

Looks almost exactly like a Mazda 6... but I like it. And a turbo V6 with AWD? That'd be a nice family car/ DD.

Looks almost exactly like a Mazda 6... but I like it. And a turbo V6 with AWD? That'd be a nice family car/ DD.

I was thinking Toyota, but definitely Japanese looking, and that's sad.

I was thinking Toyota, but definitely Japanese looking, and that's sad.

It may be sad, but it may also be the ONLY thing that will lure the sheeple-lemmings in this country out of their F'ING Camrys, and save Ford's ass. :(

Most domestics already have the build quality, reliability, performance, etc. of their 'gold standard epitome of perfection'<-:eyes: :eyes: Camry.
So maybe it takes looking like one to get those afforementioned sheeple out of theirs and into a domestic nameplate for once.

It's worth a shot! I hope it works for them. :thumb: :usa:

It may be sad, but it may also be the ONLY thing that will lure the sheeple-lemmings in this country out of their F'ING Camrys, and save Ford's ass. :(


I think the new Malibu looks too Japanese as well.

Looks almost exactly like a Mazda 6... but I like it. And a turbo V6 with AWD? That'd be a nice family car/ DD.

Well, that would make sense. Aren't Ford and Mazda still in cahoots? Ford Taurus = Mazda 6... makes a lot of sense for Ford, from a reliability/quality standpoint at the very least.

Not too shabby looking, although I'm still more prone to the G8.

I don't think it looks bad at all, would make me consider a Taurus unlike the past models.
-Joel

i think it looks hot, i wouldn't buy it tho. does look really nice tho. i can see it selling really well here.

To me, it looks like a product of Ford of Europe's design studio, which is definitely a good thing. The front end screams Focus RS and Mondeo...:nod:

I hope they start offering manuals with the V6's again...

thats pretty sick, I would love to see ford get back on their feet.

Looks good! I hope it works out for Ford.

Never fear F-body fans . That car is way to pretty for them to bring over here to America. Didn't you know all really nice cars go to the aussies ?

Twin Turbo V6 and Awd? Sweet

Looks nice...

All new cars look similar these days, and the only thing that slightly changes are the front valances and the lights.

Either way, I like the new looks.

Uh oh, Ford's completely redone passenger car savior has found it's way online.

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/04/2010-Ford-Taurus.jpg

Slated for 2010, the Taurus will be completely new and packing a turbocharged V6 with optional AWD. I must say it's not half bad looking.
Looks good to me.. Reminds me of the Mondeo a little bit...

The new Taurus is confirmed to be AWD and will offer Ford's new turbocharged V6, power will be 350hp.

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/05/2010taurus2.jpg

This photoshop of the leaked photo is said to be extremely close to what will be in showrooms.

The new Taurus is confirmed to be AWD and will offer Ford's new turbocharged V6, power will be 350hp.I like it! :usa: :thumb:

Not bad.

The new Taurus is confirmed to be AWD and will offer Ford's new turbocharged V6, power will be 350hp.

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/05/2010taurus2.jpg

This photoshop of the leaked photo is said to be extremely close to what will be in showrooms.

But will they give us a manual or DSG? Hell no.

Everything about performance Taurus', past and future, looks great on paper until you see the crappy, power-sapping tranny that Ford puts behind them...

Case in point: Yamaha V8 Taurus SHO.

But will they give us a manual or DSG? Hell no.

Everything about performance Taurus', past and future, looks great on paper until you see the crappy, power-sapping tranny that Ford puts behind them...

Case in point: Yamaha V8 Taurus SHO.Well the first gen SHOs were all manuals with an optional automatic later on but I know what ya mean about the later V8 version.

Looks good

It reminds me of the newer camry, just the shape of the front end and the headlights. :suspiciou

http://www.toyotacamry.ws/images/index_17.jpg
http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/05/2010taurus2.jpg

And it isn't the first time they've done that either...

http://images.automotive.com/reviews/images/03-camry-1.jpg
http://images.getauto.com/vehicles/1FAF/1FAFP53U14A151288-1.jpg

good job ford at copying them yet again :rolleyes:

And it isn't the first time they've done that either...

http://images.automotive.com/reviews/images/03-camry-1.jpg
http://images.getauto.com/vehicles/1FAF/1FAFP53U14A151288-1.jpg

good job ford at copying them yet again :rolleyes:

you do know that design taurus came out 2 years before the camry did right?

you do know that design taurus came out 2 years before the camry did right?

Oh really.... d'oh!
Shows you how much I pay attention I guess, Ford has copied others before so I guess I just assumed .... my bad :emb:

Looks good... but to call it japanese like.... dosent make any sense... I guess the new taurs should be 25 feet long more chrome, steel dash board.... wait they should of just copied a 59 caddy

Oh really.... d'oh!
Shows you how much I pay attention I guess, Ford has copied others before so I guess I just assumed .... my bad :emb:

:engarde: i'd go so far as to say its more mazda inspired. which makes sense because of the link between the two companies. here is the new 6:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mazda6-1/772374/

Toyota has done PLENTY of their share of copying as well.
The original Toyota (err, I mean Lexus LOL) LS400 borrowed a lot from the BMW 7 series and M-B S class of that era and the Tundra blatantly ripped off the F-150.
Every manufacturer borrows styling cues from other successful designs, NOT just Ford.

I see a little biut of the new Jag XF in it. I think it looks pretty good.

Toyota has done PLENTY of their share of copying as well.
The original Toyota (err, I mean Lexus LOL) LS400 borrowed a lot from the BMW 7 series and M-B S class of that era and the Tundra blatantly ripped off the F-150.
Every manufacturer borrows styling cues from other successful designs, NOT just Ford.

Speaking of which, did you see how close the Ford Fiesta's steering wheel is to the Honda Civics...

Or how the Pontiac Vibe is a straight copy of the Toyota matrix with different badges.

Or how the Pontiac Vibe is a straight copy of the Toyota matrix with different badges.Well that's a bit different, I assume you're kidding and knew this but that's a joint venture between Pontiac and Toyota, there is a very valid reason why they're so similar. :nod:

Well that's a bit different, I assume you're kidding and knew this but that's a joint venture between Pontiac and Toyota, there is a very valid reason why they're so similar. :nod:

I know, it's still a ripoff.

Looks Japanese or dare I say Korean?

i actually think it looks pretty good. Would consider it as a family/DD maybe even. I love the G8 though too:D