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New Mexico Ford dealer, Don Chalmers Ford, is pleased to announce that the all-new 2011 Ford Taurus SHO is now available at their Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Ford dealerships.

Taurus SHO is back for 2011, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin-turbocharged engine. Building on the legacy of the original model, Taurus SHO has again been embraced by the automotive enthusiast community, being named Esquire magazine’s first-ever “Car of the Year.”

Introduced in 1989, Taurus SHO was conceived as a discreet performance-oriented sports sedan, ideally suited to the automotive enthusiast needing the room and capability of a four-door full-size car. Produced through 1999, more than 100,000 models were sold.

The foundation of the 2011 Taurus SHO is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine. This advanced powerplant generates an estimated 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,500 rpm, resulting in significantly improved power, torque and fuel economy compared with larger, normally aspirated engines. From the driver’s seat, the result is linear power delivery across a broad torque band from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm. Peak torque building quickly ensures responsive acceleration from a standing start.

2011 Ford Taurus SHO in New Mexico

The 2011 Ford Taurus SHO is available with an excess of standard and available technology and safety features that include SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system with Traffic, Directions & Information, SIRIUS® satellite radio with initial six-month subscription, Voice-activated navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link™ and HD Radio®, including iTunes song-tagging ability, Multi-Contour seats with Active Motion, Intelligent access with push-button start, Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) Architecture® comprised of a hydroformed cross-car beam embedded in the floor between the door frames, providing additional strength in the side of the vehicle, Personal Safety System® consisting of sensors that note right front occupant weight, seat belt usage, outboard seat belt tension and seating position to optimize airbag deployment force for occupant safety, AdvanceTrac with ESC and much more.

Don Chalmers Ford reminds consumers that eighty-four percent of customers who purchased a 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car or truck were satisfied with the vehicle’s quality and Ford has the fewest number of vehicle defects among all full-line manufacturers in the first three months of ownership.  With the 2011 models, Ford is poised to meet and exceed those customer satisfaction numbers.

New Mexico Ford dealership, Don Chalmers Ford, welcomes area residents to experience the 2011 Ford Taurus SHO.

New Mexico Ford dealer, Don Chalmers Ford, is excited to announce the arrival of the fun and practical 2011 Ford Fiesta at their Rio Rancho and Albuquerque Ford dealerships. Originally launched in Europe, the New Ford Fiesta has been redesigned inside and out for US consumers, and now boasts many new enhancements, like a new subcompact design and improved fuel efficiency.

“The 2011 Ford Fiesta gives economy car shoppers reason to celebrate with its fun-to-drive personality, nicely trimmed cabin and tight build quality, along with some unexpected features including sporty driving dynamics, smooth and peppy engine, high fuel economy, welcoming cabin, and available high-end luxury features,” says Edmunds.com

Projected class-leading fuel economy, electric power-assisted steering, available PowerShift 6-Speed Automatic and an available Super Fuel Economy Package will add to the Fiesta’s allure for New Mexico Ford shoppers.

Autoweek.com says, “The interior is a huge step forward. You’re tempted when looking at a small car like this to think there isn’t enough space for you and your stuff. The Fiesta proves you wrong. Not only is the interior a welcoming cockpit, with a contemporary design–from the instrument panel, to the thick, formed steering wheel, to comfortable seats for adults of all sizes–but the packaging is sufficient to carry it all.”

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At only 154.4 inches long, the 2011 Fiesta is an all-around car. What the Fiesta brings to the game is a balance of styling, interior space, dynamic feedback and refinement.

Unlike much of its competition, the Ford Fiesta is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The hatchback provides greater cargo capacity, but some shoppers prefer the more formal look of a sedan, which is likely why Ford is offering both.

“Either way, the Fiesta offers sprightly handling, a comfortable ride and a surprisingly quiet cabin even at freeway speeds. It also offers features that are uncommon in this class, such as keyless ignition and Ford’s superb Sync system, which, among other things, allows one to control audio and cell phone functions via voice commands,” says Autoweek.

New Mexico Ford shoppers are invited to join the Fiesta at Don Chalmers Ford.

New Mexico Ford dealer, Don Chalmers Ford, is proud to support green initiatives at their Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Ford dealerships.

Ford Escape Hybrid

As part of the Ford dealers’ efforts to be green, Don Chalmers Ford is doing their part to recycle waste material from the dealerships and conserve energy in areas of the dealerships that are not in constant use.

Don Chalmers Ford encourages area residents to adopt green lifestyles by making simple changes to their every day lives.  Some ways consumers can help preserve the environment are by switching to energy efficient light bulbs at home, making use of reusable water bottles instead of throwing away plastic bottles, and of course, driving a eco-friendly hybrid vehicle like the Ford Escape Hybrid or Ford Ranger.

Both the Ford Escape Hybrid and Ford Ranger are on the ACEEE Greener Choices List of 2009. Widely regarded as the pre-eminent buyer’s guide to environment-friendly passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, greenercars.org provides the facts necessary to examine the eco-performance of any vehicle. Vehicles are analyzed on the basis of a “Green Score,” a singular measure that incorporates unhealthy tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption, and emissions of gases that cause global warming.

New Mexico Ford dealership, Don Chalmers Ford, welcomes area residents to experience the Ford Escape Hybrid and Ford Ranger.

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