battyr Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 one thing is for sure - this is not the clay model from January Igor Are you sure? They look like they could be the same to me. If not, the same platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Are you sure? They look like they could be the same to me. If not, the same platform. well the rear door window line is different,. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I think the oval is clearly a FORD not Hyundai Kia or anything else - there is a hint of blue etc .... anyone else agree? Igor Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 front overhang typical of FWD cars. AAAAAHHHHHHHH! Thanks for saying it so I don't have to replay my rant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 well the rear door window line is different,. Igor It hard to tell because the view is s from a completely different angle. There is also something infront of he C-pillar. Can't really see around it. Can we both agree they are both RWD, and Wedges shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford??-LOL! Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) I know the Fusion aped the Accords rear end....imo That fact and the "not so modern" interior are my main issues with the Fusion. If that pic is the Taurus, its a huge step up in the right direction. Edited April 8, 2008 by Ford??-LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Can we both agree they are both RWD, and Wedges shape. Neither looks RWD to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Neither looks RWD to me. The first picture looks like an early 90's Thunderbird. The Second like a Mada 8. But could be same car from different angles. On Igors picture, look at the large gap between the front wheel well and where you think the front door might start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 well the rear door window line is different,. Igor Agree, the rear pax window line is flat or straight. I was looking for this detail of the rear pax door window line kicking up ala Ford of Europe design. If this is the new Taurus, I say well done Ford N.A. very classy and modern. Also agree with Igor the lower facia/foglight area needs more work or detail to keep an overall refined look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) this is real deal - Ford has been bugging people to remove the picture - right click and save people!!! http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?...56795&st=50 THIS IS THE NEW TAURUS!!!!! YUP Igor Edited April 8, 2008 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaredoRV Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Glad ! It look so nice ! . . . . . Couldn't the January clay be a Mercury Sable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 this is real deal - Ford has been bugging people to remove the picture - right click and save people!!! http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?...56795&st=50 THIS IS THE NEW TAURUS!!!!! YUP Igor I agree. This is a Ford! Looks like it is based off the D32 platform. No one has suggested anyother Ford vehicle that it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_fairmont_wagon Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 You know, it kinda looks like the new Mazda6 to me. All in all, I like it more than the current Taurus if it is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 You know, it kinda looks like the new Mazda6 to me. All in all, I like it more than the current Taurus if it is legit. Yes. It's the V-lines on the top of the hood. This started with the first Volvo S-80. Now most European Fords and Mazdas have it. I looked at the latest Spy pict. of the American Mazda 6. Bet 2010 Fusion looks a lot like it, but with more crome on the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) that is true - it is a big step from what we have now - the body is sculpted into a nice cohesive design - while blandish, it is stylish - I just realized what car it reminded me of: the Hyundai Azera - and I am not 100% sure this is NOT a facelift of the Azera. Igor Unless Hyundai is making their oval shorter, it's a Ford emblem. It doesn't have the Azera's love handles, either. Edit: Guess I should read the whole thread before commenting Yipee! I like it. Edited April 8, 2008 by Noah Harbinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I think the oval is clearly a FORD not Hyundai Kia or anything else - there is a hint of blue etc .... anyone else agree? Igor Subaru? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 The grille reminds me of the CV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 The grille reminds me of the CV. Only good looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 original thread no longer online .... hmmm Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm surprised that pictures haven't leaked out before this. Security appears to have been unusually effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown25 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Look at the rims of the car, they are nearly the same as the Mondeo's at http://www.ford.co.uk/ You can tell that it's design influence is Kinetic and NOT red, white, and bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 You can tell that it's design influence is Kinetic and NOT red, white, and bold. ...Which is a very, very good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 And thus we bid a fond farewell to a brief interlude of truly distinctive Ford styling cues, as we return to the early 90s "could've come from anywhere" era in design. It is elegant but hardly distinctive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 And thus we bid a fond farewell to a brief interlude of truly distinctive Ford styling cues, as we return to the early 90s "could've come from anywhere" era in design. It is elegant but hardly distinctive. I agree. A similar design with sharper edges would have been much better IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 SHO Forum thread down, GMI thread down - I am affraid BOF will be next right click and save people !!! Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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