Ford Taurus (China)

The Chinese version of the Ford Taurus is a full-size car produced by Chinese joint-venture automobile manufacturer Changan Ford. Sharing only its nameplate with its 1986-2019 American namesake, the Taurus was developed in conjunction with Ford Australia. A long-wheelbase version of the Mondeo (Fusion), the Taurus serves as the flagship Ford sedan for Chinese markets.

This article is about the Chinese car. For the North American version produced from 1986 to 2019, see Ford Taurus.
Ford Taurus (China)
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Ford
Production2015–present
Model years2016–present
AssemblyHangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Changan Ford Hangzhou Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style4 door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformFord CD4 platform
RelatedLincoln Continental
Ford Fusion/Mondeo
Lincoln MKZ
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L CAF479QA3 I4
2.0 L EcoBoost I4
2.7 L EcoBoost V6
Transmission6 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase116.1 in (2,949 mm)
Length196.7 in (4,996 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,878 mm)
Height59.2 in (1,503 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Taurus (sixth generation) (exports)
Rear

Produced by Changan Ford in its Hangzhou facility, exports of the model line did not begin until 2020, when GCC (Middle East) exports commenced[1][2], replacing the American-produced Taurus.

Model overview

The Changan Ford Taurus is derived from the Ford CD4 platform, adding 3.9 inches to the wheelbase of the Ford Fusion/Ford Mondeo, also sharing its platform architecture with the Lincoln Continental. While sharing similar front and rear fascia designs with the Mondeo, the Taurus was styled with a formal rear roofline.

At its launch, a 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 (an option for the sixth-generation Taurus) is standard, with an optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (used in the Fusion and Lincoln Continental). During 2016, a 1.5L inline-4 was added. A 6-speed automatic is the sole transmission offering.

References
  1. "Shanghai LIVE: 2016 Ford Taurus". leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  2. "New 2020 Ford Taurus launches in the GCC". Arab News. 13 November 2019.
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