Ford’s updating their Taurus for the 2013 model year to deliver even more refinement, efficiency and style than ever. More technology, improved craftsmanship and advanced driving dynamics are on board for the ride, too.
“We have significantly upgraded Ford’s flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “The new Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further underscores Ford’s leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient cars for our customers.”
Fuel efficient? You read that right. Notable in the 2013 Taurus’s updates is the addition of a new 2.0L EcoBoost engine that employs turbocharging and direct-injection technology to turn out about 240 horsepower alongside fantastic mileage figures.
The standard 3.5L V6 should generate about 290 horsepower, and has now been fitted with Ford’s slick Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TI-VCT) technology for even better emissions and mileage performance.
Smart battery management, deceleration fuel shutoff and electric power steering help trim away at fuel consumption as well. A six-speed automatic transmission with engine-specific gear ratio selection will be standard.
Look for Ford’s MyTouch interface, advanced SYNC functionality and park assist technology as part of the package, too. A new heated steering wheel, multi-contour Active Motion seats, rain-sensing wipers and a rearview camera will also be on board.
Exterior styling tweaks include a more muscular hood, larger wheels and tires as well as revised rear quarter panels that enable the use of larger taillamps. Ford says that without altering overall dimensions, they’ve made the 2013 Taurus look more streamlined and sporty.
“We have significantly upgraded Ford’s flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “The new Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further underscores Ford’s leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient cars for our customers.”
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| Ford’s updating their Taurus for the 2013 model year to deliver even more refinement, efficiency and style than ever. (Photo: Ford) |
Fuel efficient? You read that right. Notable in the 2013 Taurus’s updates is the addition of a new 2.0L EcoBoost engine that employs turbocharging and direct-injection technology to turn out about 240 horsepower alongside fantastic mileage figures.
The standard 3.5L V6 should generate about 290 horsepower, and has now been fitted with Ford’s slick Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TI-VCT) technology for even better emissions and mileage performance.
Smart battery management, deceleration fuel shutoff and electric power steering help trim away at fuel consumption as well. A six-speed automatic transmission with engine-specific gear ratio selection will be standard.
Look for Ford’s MyTouch interface, advanced SYNC functionality and park assist technology as part of the package, too. A new heated steering wheel, multi-contour Active Motion seats, rain-sensing wipers and a rearview camera will also be on board.
Exterior styling tweaks include a more muscular hood, larger wheels and tires as well as revised rear quarter panels that enable the use of larger taillamps. Ford says that without altering overall dimensions, they’ve made the 2013 Taurus look more streamlined and sporty.
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| Look for Ford’s MyTouch interface, advanced SYNC functionality, a new heated steering wheel, a rearview camera and more. (Photo: Ford) |