FORD

Taurus arrives quite changed for the Middle East market

In markets such as the Middle East, sedan-type models such as the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry and KIA Optima/K5 enjoy significant popularity. It is for this reason that the new Ford Mondeo presented a few weeks ago in China will also be marketed as Taurus in other markets.

The American brand intends that the new Ford Taurus will be ready in a few months for the Middle East, associated with a 2.0 Ecoboost engine with 240 hp and 376 Nm of maximum torque, in combination with an automatic transmission with 8 speeds. There will be no all-wheel drive option or other mechanical alternatives.

In return they will have a lot of equipment. In terms of safety, it is worth mentioning the adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assistant and ‘Stop & Go’ function, lane alert and assistant, signal reader, pre-collision warning, blind spot monitor, parking sensors and Smartbeam.

Other available elements will be the 8.0-inch digital instrumentation, 13.2-inch screen navigator, automatic climate control, keyless access, electric and ventilated seats, sunroof, Full LED headlights and electric handbrake. In general terms, it is identical to Mondeo, except for the screen and other small specific details.

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