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A Review by Bhargav Mistry on Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Diesel
14 August, 2007


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Pros : Great fuel economy, styling, comfort, storage space, built, smooth ride, braking
Cons : No sound system or even speakers, slightly pricy
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Practical design features and unique tough looks that made me go for the Fusion Diesel. 3 yrs, back, I wanted this car but the petrol version was too expensive to buy as well as run.. So opted for Esteem vxi. Then came in the diesel and my dreams realized.. Been driving it now for over 2 weeks having covered 1200 kms. With fuel consumption of 21 in combined city and highway driving, the ac being on about 40% of the time, what more can one can ask for in a car of this size? Ample boot and interior space with a comfortable drive on rough and tar roads. Cons are change of gears, but you get used to it. Power is perfect for Indian roads where its the cows and camels that control your speed and not the power inside the bonnet!. I strongly recommend it for anyone who wants a practical machine with an attitude!


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29 Comment(s) on this Review

  1. on 14 Aug, 2007 at 11:25 PM F. Anta

    thanks for what looks like a true review. I too am likely to drive away with one..

  2. on 18 Aug, 2007 at 09:04 AM Abhijit Dabholkar (Pune)

    Plz tell me if the power is really sufficient for 5 people and AC on in climbing Ghats?

  3. on 19 Aug, 2007 at 08:29 PM Bhargav Mistry (Udaipur)

    I live in Udaipur with fairly good deal of ghats . No problem in its power, though it can be better. Sometimes 2nd gear feels sluggish but once you get used to its gear ratios, it zips. 5 persons with ac is okay, though could be better. But then you compromise on fuel consumption etc..

  4. on 20 Aug, 2007 at 02:57 PM Variozin Hjfgsjdahf (Noida)

    what about the bumpy ride that most fusion owners complain

  5. on 23 Aug, 2007 at 08:17 PM Smita Singh (Udaipur)

    Mr Mistry I am sure you truly love your wheels. Thanks for the update.

  6. on 13 Sep, 2007 at 04:54 PM Jaikumart

    Variozin: The bumpy ride has been sorted out. Read AutoCar Sep 07 for details. It has a full review of this car.

  7. on 09 Oct, 2007 at 07:25 PM Sriram

    i like this car very much since iam six point two in ht i also have back problem. after checking this car i feel it is the best for people like me great seating position and overall performance.

  8. on 10 Oct, 2007 at 12:00 PM Saroj Mahapatra (Jamshedpur)

    Good update

  9. on 10 Oct, 2007 at 07:29 PM Nilesh Joshi (Mumbai)

    I am looking for a car that would generously accommodate 5 ppl and is fuel efficient.

    Is it really worth spending 6+ Lakhs for this car, when it comes to the above factors?

  10. on 14 Oct, 2007 at 12:37 AM Madhu

    Bhargav- how is the ground clearence and the pick up with 5 people A/C on? do you find difference after ring the Fiesta diesel? maintenence so far if any?

  11. on 14 Oct, 2007 at 08:29 AM Bhargav Mistry (Udaipur)

    Madhu, ground clearance is just apt. I've driven with 5 ppl + may be 80kg luggage & ac on. In the 3rd & 4th gear, pick up is good as it has great torque. Fiesta might be better as its lighter by about 70kgs. But Fusion has its own charm. So far hve clocked 5000kms. Best fuel efficiency at 30% ac was 26 over 300Km dist. Normally it gives 20-21 and if 100%ac, around 18-19 in city. Too early for any maintenance costs.. Giving for 1st service today.

  12. on 28 Oct, 2007 at 04:04 PM Hemant Sharma

    Wish to economize on fuel since run a lot. Looking for a change - researching however indecisive - Intended for a CNG/ LPG kit in my Ford Fusion Plus 'petrol' found not permissible, then intended going for Honda City found Low compared to Fusion.
    Please help me to resolve my Priority is Economy my liking is height of Fusion type, there seems no vehicle to support my two wishes.
    Else I should sell Fusion Petrol & Buy Fusion Diesel however quite a loss incurring proposition.
    Regards
    Hemant

  13. on 05 Nov, 2007 at 11:22 AM Abhijit Dabholkar (Pune)

    bhargav what is the routine servicing interval for TDCi ?
    its 5000 or 10000 kms?
    i guess for petrol its 10000 kms

  14. on 05 Nov, 2007 at 03:52 PM Bhargav Mistry (Udaipur)

    First free service at 5000, 2nd at 10000 and rest at every 10000. But I guess services in between should be of more bebeficial than harm.

  15. on 13 Nov, 2007 at 09:55 PM Vijay Kshirsagar (Thane)

    bhargav you have mentioneds cons as change of gears, could you please explain

  16. on 14 Nov, 2007 at 08:28 AM Bhargavgmistry

    Vijay, so far as the feel in change of gears is concerned, its perfect. Its only the gear ratios like say the acceleration in 2nd gear is not as expected. May be I feel this as I was used to Esteem petrol's gear shifts. But you get well used to it in a few hundred km drive, so no problem..

  17. on 14 Nov, 2007 at 08:30 AM Bhargavgmistry

    Vijay, so far as the feel in change of gears is concerned, its perfect. Its only the gear ratios like say the acceleration in 2nd gear is not as expected. May be I feel this as I was used to Esteem petrol's gear shifts. But you get well used to it in a few hundred km drive, so no problem..

  18. on 14 Nov, 2007 at 08:30 AM Bhargavgmistry

    Vijay, so far as the feel in change of gears is concerned, its perfect. Its only the gear ratios like say the acceleration in 2nd gear is not as expected. May be I feel this as I was used to Esteem petrol's gear shifts. But you get well used to it in a few hundred km drive, so no problem..

  19. on 20 Nov, 2007 at 06:43 PM Mandar Gadre

    Dear Friend
    What is your current running so far and how is the performance after six months
    Mandar Gadre

  20. on 25 Dec, 2007 at 04:10 PM Parsh Desai (Mumbai)

    Dear Bhargav, your comments sound helpful for my search. I have severe back problem and cannot go for lower cars. Options are hight like Santro, Wagon R in small car & Ford Endevour in big (budget issue). Is Fusion helpful in having such high sitting?. How is vibration and noise in all the gears in your diesel version? I value your opitnion...Paresh

  21. on 13 Mar, 2008 at 05:31 PM Arindam Das (Bangalore)

    Its Good car with SUV stile for small family. This also comes lower price tag than the Existing SUV kind of Vehicle.
    Mileage also Ok as per the Vehicle Size. Reaaly some thing Different.

  22. on 06 Apr, 2008 at 05:32 PM Shiva

    Friends, so far good comments here...in mouthshut the comments in fusion are not so good. I did a test drive on Fusion diesel, Honda City and Fiesta but I like fusion the most mainly bcos of the driving comfort. But with the Maruthi SX4 in place now I am in a dilema if I should fo for SX4 or Fusion. Also please tell me waht is special with Fusion Plus compared to Fusion. Not to forget again Fusion has a very less resale value :( Your thoughts please...

  23. on 26 Jun, 2008 at 09:22 PM Amit Sharma (Noida)

    Good comments for buyers, but my worry about fusion is higher maintenance cost, if you compare cost of parts, fusion is the costliest. I own a wagon R and looking for a diesel car.. wanted to buy dzire but waiting period is too long.. now looking for options... first choice is fusion and second is palio multijet diesel..
    Pls advice...

  24. on 29 Jun, 2008 at 07:11 PM Ganta Nag Bhushan Rao (Bangalore)

    Reading the above comments, I am also thiking to go for this car. But I understand that manufacturing of Ford Fusion is going to stop then what will happen, what its resale value.

  25. on 30 Jun, 2008 at 01:44 AM Imtiaz Khan (Navi Mumbai)

    Resale value is bad don't go for it if you want to plan so far ahead. It's a connoisseur's car not an investment for your next purchase! Buy it if you like to drive and maintian cars don't if you are a blood pressure patient and a blown fuse gives you reason to start cursing the electricity department.

    As far as manufacture of these cars shutting down I'll believe it when it happens for now it's the same sort of breaking news that makes one switch channels on TV.... bogus speculation at best

  26. on 14 Jul, 2008 at 02:51 PM R K Ghosh (Bhubaneswar)

    I have booked one already and expect it to be delivered this week. it wud hv been nice if the car came with a company fitted audio system.I want to fit an audio system with auxillary in and bluetooth,in the mid range. can you suggest any model/make approved by ford motors.

  27. on 21 Jul, 2008 at 02:17 PM Mahadev

    I am planning to buy Ford Fusion Plus (Diesel) within next one week, let me know the performance, continuity & resale of this model.

  28. on 22 Sep, 2008 at 12:38 AM Arvind Happa (Chandigarh)

    I am planning to purchase Ford Fusion Plus Diesel variant and request more than 1 year old proud owners to share their experience about its performance (mileage in city & long run, driving comfort, performance on hills) and also availability & price of spares. Also please do let me know the cost of servicing and how frequently one has to visit the service station.

    Regards
    Arvind

  29. on 12 Oct, 2008 at 05:47 PM Thriveni

    I am planning to buy a ford fusion plus within a weeks time. Request more than 1 year old proud owners to share their experience about its performance (mileage in city & long run, driving comfort, performance on hills) and also availability & price of spares. Also please do let me know the cost of servicing and how frequently one has to visit the service station Company is not offering any discounts. Ford Fusion is going to stop then what will happen, what its resale value.
    Regards

    C.S.Ku

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