Ford to redesign Taurus/Sable for 2010

[MX793]

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

Probably 2010, when the C1 is supposed to be getting a redesign.

[SVT666]

Top Ford exec compares Ford Taurus to Homer Simpson
January30


What does the current Ford Taurus (formerly Ford Five Hundred) look like? Homer Simpson, according to the company's product development boss, Derrick Kuzak. The top executive made the comparison during a presentation to industry insiders on the company's plan to redesign the Taurus.

As reported last week, CEO Alan Mulally has stated the redesigned Taurus will be the "one we should have made originally." He characterized the updated car as "fabulous."

During his part of the presentation, Mr. Kuzak didn't just focus on the road ahead ? he also took time to reflect on the current state of affairs. He showed a slide with Homer Simpson beside the current Ford Taurus, juxtaposed to the images of Superman and Mr. Incredible beside sketches of the redesigned model.

"As you walk from a Homer Simpson design to a Superman design, it's all about millimeters matter," Kuzak told top analysts at the meeting, according to the Associated Press.

Rather than a mere mid-cycle facelift, the new Taurus is getting a comprehensive redesign. It will feature a lower roof, tighter gaps between the wheel wells and the tires, and improved surface detailing.

The 2008 Taurus was introduced a year ago ? first as the Five Hundred and then renamed ? and already it will see major changes.

The new model will debut next year, Ford says.

[Byteme]

Top Ford exec compares Ford Taurus to Homer Simpson
January30


During his part of the presentation, Mr. Kuzak didn't just focus on the road ahead ? he also took time to reflect on the current state of affairs. He showed a slide with Homer Simpson beside the current Ford Taurus, juxtaposed to the images of Superman and Mr. Incredible beside sketches of the redesigned model.

Hell, I was hoping they would move more toward Marge.

[Soup DeVille]

Top Ford exec compares Ford Taurus to Homer Simpson
January30

During his part of the presentation, Mr. Kuzak didn't just focus on the road ahead — he also took time to reflect on the current state of affairs. He showed a slide with Homer Simpson beside the current Ford Taurus, juxtaposed to the images of Superman and Mr. Incredible beside sketches of the redesigned model.

Homer Simpson's been a household icon for nearly two decades.

I don't even know who the fuck Mr. Incredible is.

[Byteme]

Homer Simpson's been a household icon for nearly two decades.

I don't even know who the fuck Mr. Incredible is.

Disney Animated feature "The Incredibles".

[Raza]

Disney Animated feature "The Incredibles".

Really?  No way is that guy half the icon that Superman is. 

Besides, Superman's a bitch.  I'd rather have my car be Batman.

[Soup DeVille]

Really?  No way is that guy half the icon that Superman is. 

Besides, Superman's a bitch.  I'd rather have my car be Batman.

Now if they were aiming for the "Spawn" or the "Punisher" of cars, they'd have me interested...

[Raza]

Now if they were aiming for the "Spawn" or the "Punisher" of cars, they'd have me interested...

Eh, Batman's better than all of them.  Batman's a total badass, with no superpowers, and he's rich. 

[93JC]

I'd rather have my car be Batman.

Rich and vengeful?

[Soup DeVille]

Eh, Batman's better than all of them.  Batman's a total badass, with no superpowers, and he's rich. 

The Punisher has no superpowers either, and he's not rich.

Spawn sold his soul to satan, which is sort of akin to Ford selling Jaguar to Tata.

[Cookie Monster]

The Punisher has no superpowers either, and he's not rich.

Spawn sold his soul to satan, which is sort of akin to Ford selling Jaguar to Tata.

[Raza]

Rich and vengeful?

The shoe fits.

[Atomic]

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

i don't find the camry to be bland whatsoever. the nissan altima is sportier; the honda accord, richer. the taurus and mercury sables may not be sexy, but i find that the 2008 changes make them almost stately. not a bad thing!

it's all about personal choice.

[TheIntrepid]

i don't find the camry to be bland whatsoever.

Even I'm going to say

[Atomic]

Even I'm going to say

trep, trep, trep...

you are wrong, dude! still the man, though  !

[akuma_supreme]

The Punisher has no superpowers either, and he's not rich.

Spawn sold his soul to satan, which is sort of akin to Ford selling Jaguar to Tata.

There are news reports leaking out that Tata has all but approved the F-type roadster, and is seriously considering quickly expanding the current model lineup through producing an XF coupe, and an XK8 sedan, as well as taking the next XJ upmarket.  If this is what happens when you sell your soul to Satan, then I say Blessed Be in His Glorious Name.

[akuma_supreme]

2004 Intrepid

I'm pretty sure that that is most definitely not a 2004 Intrepid in your signature photo.  Unless maybe that was some sort of sport model sold only in Canada.  :p

[JWC]

2010?

According to the Wall Street Journal, Ford may not last through 2008.  I think it came in 5th as one of the ten most likely companies not to survive 2008.