Ford Taurus X
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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Assembly | Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Predecessor | Ford Freestyle |
| Class | Full-size crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engine(s) | 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed 6F automatic |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (2868 mm) |
| Length | 200.3 in (5088 mm) |
| Width | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
| Related | Ford Taurus Volvo S60 Mercury Sable Volvo XC90 Ford Flex Lincoln MKS |
The Ford Taurus X, so named because it shares the same platform as the Ford Taurus, is a 7-passenger mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. The car is positioned between the 5-passenger mid-size Ford Edge and upcoming 7-passenger full-size Flex crossover SUV. This vehicle replaces, and is a renamed and slightly restyled version of the Ford Freestyle, originally introduced in 2005. This vehicle was initially unveiled at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show as a 2008 model, alongside its siblings the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, re-badged, restyled versions of the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego. This vehicle competes with the Hyundai Veracruz, Suzuki XL7, Saturn Outlook and the Toyota Highlander. The Taurus X is an alternative to the Ford Explorer.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that Ford's scheme to make all its cars names start with the letter F was a bad move, as it made Ford's new cars easily forgettable. As a result of this issue being addressed, the Ford Freestyle was renamed the Taurus X, the Ford Five Hundred was renamed the Ford Taurus, and the Mercury Montego was renamed the Mercury Sable.
The design of the Taurus X closely resembles that of its sibling, the Ford Edge, creating a family face for its crossover segment. The Taurus X wears Ford's new corporate grille, featuring three horizontal, chrome bars with center mounted blue oval. The car features chrome accents, an aggressive front fascia, and crystal-like LED taillights. The Taurus X also receives a new Eddie Bauer trim-line, similar to that of a Ford Explorer. The vehicle, like its predecessor, features three rows of seats with seating for seven, like many larger SUVs (e.g. Ford Explorer) and minivans.
The Taurus X is based on the Ford D3 platform and the updated powertrain includes the discontinuation of the CVT transmission previously used by the Freestyle, as well as the 3.0 L V6 in favor of the newly developed six-speed 6F automatic as well as the all-new 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6. The vehicle also receives new power options, including power-folded seats and a power lift gate.
Like it's predecessor, the Ford Freestyle, The Taurus X features what Ford describes as "command seating," seating with a higher H-point, to increase driver visibility and ease of entry and exit.
[edit] External links
- Ford Taurus X Blog and User Reviews
- Ford Vehicles.com Preview Website
- Ford Vehicles.com Official Website
- Preview website for Ford Taurus X
- Ford Taurus Wagon Sourcebook
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