Is the Taurus an imported model?
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The Taurus is not an imported model; it is a joint-venture vehicle. The Taurus is a luxury mid-size sedan under Changan Ford, available in three models: LX, GL, SE, and SHO. The vehicle's dimensions are 5019mm in length, 1854mm in width, 1425mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2756mm. It features an independent pneumatic-hydraulic front suspension with a stabilizer bar and a four-link independent pneumatic-hydraulic rear suspension with a stabilizer bar. The new Taurus adopts a hexagonal front grille design, complemented by chrome trim, seamlessly integrated with LED headlights. The rear features a chrome strip connecting the LED taillights, with symmetrically arranged chrome dual exhaust pipes that coordinate with the central LED fog lights. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
When helping friends pick cars, the Ford Taurus often comes up as a topic. In the Chinese market, it's mainly locally produced by the Changan Ford joint venture, not an imported vehicle, which helps buyers save a lot on import tariffs. The Taurus is manufactured at Changan Ford's plants in Chongqing and Hangzhou, with suspension and engine designs optimized for Chinese road conditions, making it very stable for daily driving. Thinking back to earlier models, like the first generation, some might have been imported, but the current mainstream models are all domestically produced, offering reasonable prices and rich configurations, such as large screens and intelligent driving assistance systems. The quality after localization is quite reliable, and sales have been consistently good. When buying a car, it's worth comparing it with peers like the Toyota Camry or Volkswagen Passat. In short, it's not imported, and localized production makes maintenance and servicing more convenient.
