Speaking with Edmunds, an unidentified source inside the Blue Oval explained the next Taurus will be considerably lighter than the current model. This will enable it to return noticeably better fuel economy while providing quicker accelerations and more nimble handling.
The next Taurus will reportedly ride on a lengthened and widened version of the platform that underpins the current Fusion. Rumors indicate the Taurus will follow the new F-150‘s lead and use several aluminum body panels in order to shed as much weight as possible.
Fuel economy will be further improved by a new nine-speed automatic transmission that will come standard on all but the lowest trim levels. Although technical details are not available yet, the car will likely rely heavily on downsized four-cylinder engines fed with a turbocharger.
The 2016 Taurus is expected to land on dealer lots in the third quarter of 2015, meaning it will be unveiled at next year’s edition of the New York Motor Show. Additional details will emerge closer to its public debut.
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