SHANGHAI MOTOR SHOW: Ford Unveils The 2016 Taurus In China — Is THIS What We'll Be Getting In The States?

Very swanky. Wish we had it in stock now.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Audi, but Ford did right what Audi has been doing wrong. This is stylish and has presence. I like.

Whoa! That's a good looking ride.

Definitely cleaned up the flaws of the current model, at least front and sides. Too bad the rear view is missing here since the current rear styling was a disaster. Looks way better than any Lincoln and should bring some respect back to the Taurus name.

There are pics of the tail on jalopnik. The fusion similarities are there as well

Boring

And people complain when the Asians copy the Europeans. There is not an original line on this car.

Tell us more then. Calling it a copy and not pointing it out doesn't help. Aside from the grille... It has 4 doors. 4 wheels. A passenger compartment. A body line that follows the belt line... If you think these haven't been used on fords in the past, you haven't known ford very long. I see some Asian, European and American design in this. Pretty well rounded if you ask me. Not to mention.. Ford is trying to launch most models on a global scale so, seeing elements that appeal to others should be expected.

Here you want someone to point out where it copied off of? I'll point it out. I'm jtz that's what I do. Greenhouses: Avalon, Sentra, Altima, Infinti M, 2016 Kia Opitma, 2016 Malibu, Impala, Dart, 200, Fusion (well it's a ford so), BMW gt, Acura ZDX, Honda Crosstour, yet when the 2004 Suburu Legacy's greenhouse was unveiled, no one was interested. Yet when the 2011 Hyundai Sonata came out all of a sudden this greenhouse is on every make and model including the Buick Veron.

Ashon Martin, Hyundai Sante Fe and Ford Tuarus hint grilles.

I can't see the backend but my guess it's Audi like tail lights found on the Avalon, Corolla, Chrysler 200, Jetta.

Nice attitude. So you name a bunch of random sedans from across the globe but point out nothing specific. You can say that for any car. Not only that, the greenhouses you mention look nothing alike. As for the Subaru, no one is interested because they suck. Crappy interiors and rattle traps after 30k. Me personally, I've only ripped on the old hyundai for the blatant headlight, center stacks, and rear ends. Circa 2010 Genesis. It actually resembles a Mercedes and an untrained eye could confuse the two. That's a blatant ripoff. You mentioned "lines". That's pretty nondescript. No need to get upset. If you are going to rip on something, put something to your argument. I agree the grille is an Aston look alike. That argument has been going on since the fusion was redesigned. As for the Santa Fe, I'd have to go look at which hit the shows first but both fusion and Santa fe were redesigned for 2013 MY so can't really say ford is ripping off Hyundai there. Aston yes. Hyundai... Not unless ford had a spy at Hyundai and even then... People usually aren't cross shopping a Santa Fe and a Fusion.

Oh you want better specifics then? Ok. 2009 Mazda Tribute and 2009 Tundra hint headlights. 2009 Pilot and 2009 Scion XB hint backends. 2008 Chevy Mailibu and 2009 Mercedes C hint headlights.

You want that specific? Ok. Buick Regal and Volvoo S60 hint backends. 2009 Mazda 6 and Acura ZDX hint side profiles. YOu can't get any more detailed than that.

There that should keep you scratching your head.

"So you name a bunch of random sedans from across the globe but point out nothing specific."

Nothing specific you say. Side profiles 2009 Mazda 6 and Acura ZDX. Can't get more speific than that side pofile.

I can definitely see a similarity with the side greenhouse profile of the old Mazda 6. As for the ZDX... Must be in the eye of the beholder but at least it's somewhat current.

Thanks for posting something specific though. No need to cop an attitude to something not intended for you but round of applause for the example. Granted, both models no longer on sale when this hits the market but that's just minor details right?

As for the others below.. I suppose some but you miss the point. Hyundai copied the Mercedes that was being produced and it was on the market at the same time in 2010. Hardly anyone remembers that level of detail to go back half a decade and compare the Taurus to your examples but hey, you gave examples so I give you credit.. As for the tundra... I'm a truck guy. Sorry but that's a stretch. Almost every example you mention is no longer in production or will be exiting the market by the time the Taurus arrives so i have to just trust your judgement that this is a huge ripoff. Shame on ford.

Greenhouses/side profiles: 2009 Suburu Impreza, Infinti EX, Mazda CX-5 and 2016 Fiat Ottimo Cross Concept. If the Fiat was a Hyundai that's what would have been said.

"Hyundai and Kia had to copy to even get a foot in the door"

Ignoring the first generation Lexus LX didn't look like a Mercedes. But because Lexus isn't Korean you rather play dumb like Toyota didn't copy to get their foot in the door.

Looks alot like the current Fusion and Taurus which the Asians didn't hesitate to steal. Is it copying if you're copying what some talentless guys across the Pacific just shamelessly stole from you?

I can't believe some moron thinks this copied a KIA. The KIA Optima is just a recycled Audi clone.

Sorry but whitey still innovates, Asia just copies at a lower price.

My point is that everyone has a hissy fit here when an Asian design copies someone else...so I thought I would just point that out. And you are right...I haven't really looked at Ford in over 40 years.

That's cool. I guess I don't get why people would get defensive over it when you have examples like the Kia amanti/jag/Mercedes lookalike from last years and the genesis/ml twins. Both companies have come a long way and you gotta start with what works. I sat in a new genesis recently at the Denver auto show and really liked what I saw. Doesn't change the past though and as for not looking at a ford... I don't blame you. Especially from the 80s to fairly current sedan wise. The fusion is a big step forward for ford though. If the Taurus is a step up, they should have a pretty nice car on their hands. If they offer a SHO AWD version, that would be tough to pass up or at least not look through the copycat window ;)

Here you want someone to point out where it copied off of? I'll point it out. I'm jtz that's what I do. Greenhouses: Avalon, Sentra, Altima, Infinti M, 2016 Kia Opitma, 2016 Malibu, Impala, Dart, 200, Fusion (well it's a ford so), BMW gt, Acura ZDX, Honda Crosstour, yet when the 2004 Suburu Legacy's greenhouse was unveiled, no one was interested. Yet when the 2011 Hyundai Sonata came out all of a sudden this greenhouse is on every make and model including the Buick Veron.

Ashon Martin, Hyundai Sante Fe and Ford Tuarus hint grilles.

I can't see the backend but my guess it's Audi like tail lights found on the Avalon, Corolla, Chrysler 200, Jetta.

Front ends: Lancer EVO, Tuandra, Chevy Sonic, 2009 Tundra and 2016 Tuaur's hint faces.

Audi Q7 and 2016 Ford Tuarus hint headlights. If it was a Kia that's what would have been said. But since Ford ain't Korean people will pretend it's orginal and play stupid....but not me.

2007 Hyundai Azera and 2016 Ford Taurus hint side profiles.

2015 Chevy Impala and 2016 Ford Taurus hint side profiles.

Jtz... I think you participated in the 4/20 celebrating a little too much. A 2007 Azera? If ford copies that, Hyundai should be proud as that will be the only tribute to that forgettable POS. hahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh though

"Let us know when they have enough history or anything other than mediocre offerings. Oh wait... Let's just go with a unique feature to begin with. Until then, you keep picking out one or two body lines/window shapes on the U.S./EU/Japanese to try and justify your point. Just adds to the stigma of Korean brands posing. "

Ignoring Mitsubishi. But becuase it's Not Korean you'll act like they have enough history. Also ignoring Izuzu, Suzuki and RIP Saturn. Maybe they should have copied to get their foot in the door and they'd still be here today. After all back in 1994, Suzuki, Saturn were cheap as well. Now they're dead unlike Kia.

2016 Audi A8 and 2016 Ford Tuarus hint side profiles. If it was a Hyundai Taurus that's what would have been said. But because Ford's not Korean it can get away with it.

"Jtz... I think you participated in the 4/20 celebrating a little too much. A 2007 Azera? If ford copies that, Hyundai should be proud as that will be the only tribute to that forgettable POS. hahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh though"

Laugh at this: 2008 Hyundai Elantra and 2015 Dodge Dart hint greenhouses.

I did. It's a useless comparison.

2000 Nissan Altima and 2010 Ford Tuarus hint front ends. If it was a Kia Tuarus that's what would have been said.

Side profiles: Toyota Rav-4, Jeep Campass, Ford Escape, 2006 Mazda 3 hatch, Pontiac Vibe hint side profiles yet only the 2006 Kia cee'd would be the copycat because it's Korean.

2009 Buick LaCross and 2015 Infinti M hint greenhouses. If it was a Hyundai M that's what would have been said.

Now you are just trolling. Have fun. Throw in a Hemi Cuda body line while you are at it.

Just trolling? Have you even checked the cars I compared them too? I doubt it. For example: Pontiac Grand Prix and Ford 500 hint tail lights.

Chevy Orlando and Isuzu Axiom hint side profiles.

2004 Suzuki XL7 and 2004 Lexus GX hint side profiles.

Buick Regal and Volvoo S60 hint backends. I'm exposing everyone's designs.

Yes. Trolling. As in... Spewing nonsense for a reaction. The funny thing about your points, you have to stretch. These are also established car companies you are trying to bash. Hyundai and Kia had to copy to even get a foot in the door. That's the point and it has you all riled up and foaming at the mouth. Let us know when they have enough history or anything other than mediocre offerings. Oh wait... Let's just go with a unique feature to begin with. Until then, you keep picking out one or two body lines/window shapes on the U.S./EU/Japanese to try and justify your point. Just adds to the stigma of Korean brands posing.

2016 Audi A8 and 2016 Ford taurus hint side profiles. If it was a Hyundai Taurus that's what would been said.

2010 Hyundai Sante Fe and 2015 Ford Everest hint side profiles. 2015 Ford Everest and Dodge Durango hint front ends. If it was a Kia Everest that's what would have been said.

Chevy Traverse and 2016 Honda Pilot hint side profiles. Mazda 6 and 2016 Chevy Volt hint side profiles.

2015 Rolls Royce Ghost and 1983 Chrysler Le Baron hint front three quarter view. Right jtz7? Your comparisons are ridiculous.

Ridiculous he says. Sure and the President lives in my wallet. Besides a three quarter view could be anywhere. I go straight to the design unlike you. For example: VW Phatom and 2007 Toyota Avlon hint C pillars.

Don't get mad at me because I can expose non-Korean brands. Unlike y'all. If you can't see the simularities between the 09' Tundra, Lancer EV, VW Iroc, Chevy Sonic and Dodge DArt it's something wrong with you.

No one is mad. People are just laughing at your ridiculous comparisons. I had a 09 tundra as a work truck. Sorry sport.... You must have suffered a head injury of sorts. Outside of 4 wheels, there is nothing to any of your comparisons.