Ford to redesign Taurus/Sable for 2010

[MX793]

Mondeo vs. Fusion


Length:
Mondeo = 188"
Fusion = 190"

Wheelbase:
Mondeo = 112"
Fusion = 109"

Width (without Mirrors)
Fusion = 72.2"
Mondeo = 74.2"


Height:
Fusion = 57"
Mondeo = 59"





http://www.ford.co.uk/ie/allnewmondeo/mdo07_spec/mdo07_dims/-/-/-/-
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/features/specs/

The Mondeo hatch (which is what those dimensions are from) is taller than the sedan by a couple of inches.

[2o6]

The Mondeo hatch (which is what those dimensions are from) is taller than the sedan by a couple of inches.

So?

[TheIntrepid]

So?

So you don't compare a sedan with a hatch. You compare the sedan with the sedan.

[2o6]

So you don't compare a sedan with a hatch. You compare the sedan with the sedan.

There were no numbers for the sedan.

[MX793]

There were no numbers for the sedan.

The Mondeo is sold in more countries than the UK...

[SVT_Power]

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[TheIntrepid]

2-3 is alot.

BMW 3er length - 178.2
BMW 5er length - 191.1

2-3 is the difference between the 3 and 5

... 12.9 is the difference between the 3 and the 5, idiot.

[Minpin]

... 12.9 is the difference between the 3 and the 5, idiot.

I guess he read 188.2? You're gonna make a great engineer ed.   

[omicron]

2-3 is alot.

BMW 3er length - 178.2
BMW 5er length - 191.1

2-3 is the difference between the 3 and 5

Perhaps a bit more study time, dear.

[TheIntrepid]

I guess he read 188.2? You're gonna make a great engineer ed.   

yeah.

[SVT_Power]

wow i must be more tired than i thought

[Sean]

here's my thing, I think the torri cant sell because it doesnt have enough earthy bland colors

[TheIntrepid]

here's my thing, I think the torri cant sell because it doesnt have enough earthy bland colors

I'm sorry, what?

[2o6]

The Taurus isn't a bad car, but not a GREAT car, which ford really needs.

[SVT666]

The Taurus isn't a bad car, but not a GREAT car, which ford really needs.

Actually, the Taurus is a VERY good car.  Unfortunately the sheetmetal is more bland then anything else on the road.  The bland sheetmetal and poor marketing are to blame.  Nothing else.  THe car itself is more then adequate to be a strong seller.

[TheIntrepid]

Actually, the Taurus is a VERY good car.  Unfortunately the sheetmetal is more bland then anything else on the road.  The bland sheetmetal and poor marketing are to blame.  Nothing else.  THe car itself is more then adequate to be a strong seller.

IMO it's pretty stylish.

[SVT666]

IMO it's pretty stylish.

You would.

[MX793]

I think the Taurus (and moreso the 500) has a certain understated elegance.  No, it's not flashy, but it's generally pretty well proportioned and I don't think it'll look dated in a couple of years like a number of other designs on the market.

[2o6]

I think the Taurus (and moreso the 500) has a certain understated elegance.  No, it's not flashy, but it's generally pretty well proportioned and I don't think it'll look dated in a couple of years like a number of other designs on the market.

Yeah the Mazda 6 with the body kit looks really old.... without it, it looks ok.



I like the Taurus. (MT-5, Please)

[Atomic]

a few questions: what will happen to the current vehicle's triplet, the '09 lincoln mks? will this model be short-lived or will the next taurus be a cheap version of the upcoming mks? gee, there will or will not be a new sable/sable replacement? will mercury die with the end of sable, if it's not renewed? will fmc market the next generation taurus/sable as the replacement for the dead (fleet only for 2008) crown vic and dying grand marquis... AND/OR be coined the "taurus/sable" successors? one more question: where's the v8? not??? damn !

[FoMoJo]

The Taurus/Sable only makes sense as a replacement for the Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis otherwise, there's no comfortable segment for them.  As they are based on the premium Volvo platforms, it makes sense to upscale them and position them as affordable fullsize, entry luxo with the Sable, and with a nod to Economy and Ecology (EcoBoost).

[Byteme]

Actually, the Taurus is a VERY good car.  Unfortunately the sheetmetal is more bland then anything else on the road.  The bland sheetmetal and poor marketing are to blame.  Nothing else.  THe car itself is more then adequate to be a strong seller.

I wonder why boring and bland works so well for Camrys but not Tauruses? (Tauri?)

[ifcar]

I wonder why boring and bland works so well for Camry's but not Tauruses? (Tauri?)

The Camry is much cheaper, for one thing. It also has a large and loyal customer base, while Ford alienated and reduced the size of the Taurus fan club by phasing it out and then reintroducing it at a much higher price.

[Byteme]

The Camry is much cheaper, for one thing. It also has a large and loyal customer base, while Ford alienated and reduced the size of the Taurus fan club by phasing it out and then reintroducing it at a much higher price.

I know all that.  I should have put some smilies in my post.  I was cracking wise.   

[Vinsanity]

The Camry is much cheaper, for one thing. It also has a large and loyal customer base, while Ford alienated and reduced the size of the Taurus fan club by phasing it out and then reintroducing it at a much higher price.

I believe you can get a Taurus for less than a V6 Camry, but I they probably should've kept the 3.0 Duratec as the base engine (and the 3.5 as the optional engine) to keep the price down. I bet a lot of people would buy a smaller-engine Taurus if it started at less than $20k.

[TheIntrepid]

I believe you can get a Taurus for less than a V6 Camry, but I they probably should've kept the 3.0 Duratec as the base engine (and the 3.5 as the optional engine) to keep the price down. I bet a lot of people would buy a smaller-engine Taurus if it started at less than $20k.

I agree. A 3.0 Duratec or even a 4-cylinder would be decent. How slow would the 2.3 from the Fusion be?

[ifcar]

I believe you can get a Taurus for less than a V6 Camry, but I they probably should've kept the 3.0 Duratec as the base engine (and the 3.5 as the optional engine) to keep the price down. I bet a lot of people would buy a smaller-engine Taurus if it started at less than $20k.

I doubt most Camry sales are V6s though. I know they had stats for the last generation that 75% or so of sales were LE 4-cylinder models, which are much cheaper than any current Taurus.

[Byteme]

I doubt most Camry sales are V6s though. I know they had stats for the last generation that 75% or so of sales were LE 4-cylinder models, which are much cheaper than any current Taurus.

I've seen the same type of statistic but I thought it was around 80+%.

[MX793]

I agree. A 3.0 Duratec or even a 4-cylinder would be decent. How slow would the 2.3 from the Fusion be?

The Taurus is a full sized sedan, comparable to an Avalon in size and bulk.  The 2.3L would be grossly overwhelmed.

[r0tor]

good news for the focus at least... except how long "eventually" is