- Ford teases the facelifted Taurus ahead of its global debut in 2026.
- Sedan gains Mustang-inspired headlights and a larger front grille.
- The refreshed interior will feature new materials and layout tweaks.
Ford’s North American lineup hasn’t seen a sedan since the last Taurus rolled off the Chicago line back in 2019, but the nameplate isn’t quite dead yet. Turns out, while Ford’s waving goodbye to sedans at home, the rest of the world never got the memo.
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After introducing the Chinese-market Mondeo in 2022, Ford rebranded the mid-size sedan as the new Taurus for the Middle East, where it now approaches a mid-cycle refresh.
What’s New?
The 2026 Taurus has surfaced through two official teasers that hint at a notable visual update. It gains a new set of headlights shaped more cleanly and framed by contemporary LED graphics, lending it a stronger resemblance to a four-door Mustang.
The fresh lighting units flank a broader grille connected to a sportier lower bumper intake. Although the side profile remains hidden, any changes there are likely confined to updated wheel designs and additional color choices.
Around the back, a redesigned tail section introduces bolder LED taillights and a tweaked bumper fitted with black trim and a body-colored diffuser.
The badge on the tailgate points to this being the upscale Titanium trim, not the sportier ST-Line that’s already offered in China but hasn’t yet made its way to Middle Eastern showrooms.
What’s New Inside?
The refresh is expected to extend into the cabin with a revised center console layout and fresh trim selections. The current model already features an 8-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 13.2-inch infotainment screen, so the update will likely focus on materials and layout refinement rather than major hardware changes.
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Powertrain options are expected to carry over from the current iteration. The 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivers 239 horsepower, while the hybrid 1.5-liter variant combines its engine and electric motor for a total of 185 horsepower, with 64 coming from the motor alone.
Both send power to the front wheels, though their transmissions differ: the gasoline version uses an eight-speed automatic, and the hybrid employs a CVT.
More details on the facelifted Taurus should emerge as its launch in Middle Eastern markets draws nearer next year. It’s also likely that the Chinese-spec Ford Mondeo will receive the same series of updates soon, suggesting a synchronized evolution across Ford’s global sedan lineup.
The current Ford Taurus (Middle East)
