Model/Series Availability
Exterior Changes
Interior Change
Powertrain Change
New Package Changes
Taurus Awards
WHAT’S NEW
This page is about:
2006 Taurus
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July 2005
(1) For a complete list of what’s new, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
What’s New
• Honda Accord — is luxuriously and tastefully refined with
many standard amenities
• Toyota Camry — has strong owner loyalty and a
reputation for value, reliability, safety and ride quality
• Chevrolet Impala — revised for 2006, Impala is marketed
as a large vehicle with powerful engines
• Dodge Intrepid — positioned as a vehicle known for its
styling, performance and advanced safety technology
• Saturn L-Series — positioned as sporty and athletic,
and a great value, along with a superior dealership
experience
• Nissan Altima — raising the bar for design and
performance in the midsize sedan segment
Key Competitors and How They’re Positioned
Listed below are some of the new features for 2006.
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Model/Series Availability
• SE Wagon and SEL Wagon have been discontinued
for 2006
• SE Sedan and SEL Sedan will continue to be available
in 2006
Exterior Changes
• Color Added
– Tungsten Clearcoat Metallic (T8)
• Color Deleted
– Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Change
• Cigarette lighter standard on all models
Powertrain Change
• 3.0L 4V 6-cylinder Duratec engine has been discontinued
New Package Changes
• 3.0L V-6 FFV available — Fleet Option Only
NOTE: The 3.0L V-6 FFV engine is not available in the
following states: CA, MA, ME NY and VT. FFV is available
in all other states
• Universal garage door opener added to SEL Premium
Package
Listed below are a couple of Taurus’ many awards:
• The 2005 Taurus received a recommended Best Pick
— Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the 14th
year in a row
• In a leading consumer magazine, the 2004 Taurus
was rated a Recommended Buy
Taurus Awards
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