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In recent years, the rapid development of the domestic automobile market has led to more and more fierce competition. As one of the representatives of the leapfrog medium-sized car market, Taurus's lack of competitiveness has gradually become a reality. Now it has finally ushered in a mid-term revamped model and added a more luxurious Vignale version, which is really worth looking forward to.

According to domestic media reports, it has been learned from Changan Ford officials that Changan Ford's new Taurus will go on sale on August 16. the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 8AT national six standard power system, and the new car has been upgraded in detail inside and outside.

In terms of appearance, the overall size of the front grille of the new Taurus has shrunk slightly, and it is still filled with horizontal chromium plated strips, and the headlights on both sides are connected to the middle net, making the style more three-dimensional. The new headlight group uses LED light source, and the turn signal composed of 22 LED lights also integrates width lights and daylight.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Taurus are 5018/1884/1506mm and wheelbase 2949mm respectively. Compared with the old model, the length increases 22mm, the width increases 6mm, the height increases 3mm, the wheelbase remains the same.

The interior of the new Taurus continues the design of the current model as a whole, but there are many changes in details, the most prominent of which is the huge vertical touch screen in the center of the center console, which integrates multimedia connected car system and air conditioning control. In addition, the seat shape of the new car has been optimized, and the knob shift mechanism has been switched with the new 8AT gearbox, and the central S gear (sports mode) button has been changed to M gear (manual mode).

In terms of power system, the new Taurus is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 244hp, which meets the national VI emission standard, while the transmission system has been replaced with a brand-new 8-speed manual gearbox.

The new Taurus introduces the more luxurious Vignale version, which is also very different from the ordinary model, including wavy front grille, exterior accessories and exclusive Vignale nameplate, exclusive 19-inch five-spoke rims and black roof.

After the launch of Ford's new Taurus, one of the competitors is Toyota Asian Dragon and Buick LaCrosse, the comprehensive strength of both can not be underestimated, so Taurus market competition pressure has been increasing in the future. The price of the new car is related to its follow-up market performance, which makes people look forward to it.

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