Ford Fusion [2006-2010] User Reviews

I took a test drive yesterday. Pick up is good, driver seat view is very good. Very spacious from inside. Engine offers very good torque so good for hills etc. The Diesel plus version city mileage is very good , great power steering, ABS, very good ground clearance and you can negotiate for a stereo with the sales person. Overall, I was very much impressed by it. It seems like a machine for rough and tough men who dare to be different from others. However, I did not buy the car since luckily just few hours before booking I found in net that ford-fusion is going to be phased out in India by 2010. Just type following string in google and see your self. "ford fusion going to be phased-out in india "Good fuel economy, spacious, ABSoutside look is slightly old

Exterior Features Good Looking car with good colours available, Pseudo SUV look is an added advantage with its size and comfort

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Decent interiors, dash board design is good. Very very spacious and comfortable specially for long drives. Enough space for a comfortable ride

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fuel Economy on lower side (still decent), Torque not so great as in doesn't speed up on hilly areas, gear box is good enough though it is not so great

Ride Quality & Handling Great ride specially on highways, good handling, decent ride in city traffic as well. I can assure no back pain even after hours of drive

Final Words or Verdict Value for money. Worth it. People who go for long distance travels or those who frequently travel within the cities also can prefer it. Overall a great vehicle to buy.

Areas of improvement Torque and fuel efficiency need to be an area of concern.

Excellent seating, Good look, very spaciousMileage on lower side, expensive servicing and spare parts

Exterior

 Beautiflu and bold to look at

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Space is very good with a lot of freedom towards the versatile use

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Had driven my Fusion 100K kms in 36 months. Drove between Vizag to Jodhpur, Vizag to New Delhi a number of times along wit hmy family via all possible routes. Commonly use the vehicle for 500-600 kms drive. Very sturdy and reliable car.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Handling is too good/comfortable as is the ride quality

Final Words

 Ford should have avoided withdrawing this machine from Indianroads. However, if done, with the existing and growing consumer base, Ford should rethink of launching it Fusion diesel modle in the days to come

Areas of improvement  

 Features being made available to the users. Pricing may be looked into - but, not a matter since, itss a SUVish vehicle at this cost

 

Space, Shapes, Milage, Versatility, endurance, Sturdy, Over all economy, Value for moneyNo Glass/bottle holders, Roof carieers not provisioned

Drove the brand new FUSION TDCI 1.4 "PLUS".

For 8 lacs of Rupees this is a very expensive car. Yes. Car. Because it doesnt know frankly whether it aims at the SUV Market or the Car Market and there is a negligible STATION WAGON market yet in India.

It s great for the driver and one or two passengers.

Lovely engine. Great Fuel economy, comfortable. Lovely to drive in the city etc.

The new Fusion plus has some goodies like alloy wheels and ABS/EBD etc at the price but still, when you look closely, you will think twice about it. I wonder why Ford gives 7 spoke alloy wheels which look pretty much the same from a normal viewing distance, as the normal cheap plastic 7 spoke wheel covers which they anyway give.

Would it not have been more sensible to have classy sporty 5 spoke alloys instead? atleast then, the guys who shell out for a Fusion Plus get some differentiation from the regular Fusion!

Space/ Storage and rear passenger space is not sufficient. Four persons with their luggage going on a holiday will find it irritating and in case you're thinking otherwise, I am clear that neither my dog nor my golf bag will fit into this car when passengers are using the rear seats.

Nice idea. Good toys. Good in the city. Good on long distance (I am sure) but strictly a car for 2 people plus lots of luggage.

therefore it is too expensive at 8 lacs despite ABS/EBD, Alloy wheels etc etc.

Fuel Economy, Driving Comfort in CityNot enough space for four persons plus luggage. Price. Tries too hard to be an SUV which it is not.

Exterior Elegant looks, solid build. Looks like a small SUV.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is very spacious. Passengers can sit upright and it is a good thing for your spine. No matter how long you drive, no strain on your back. Good for people with backpain. Airconditioner and interiors are good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is powerful, and the drive is smooth. However sometimes the 2nd gear feel sluggish. But you get used to using 3rd gear most of the time. Gear shift is smooth. Fuel economy need to improve. On the average, you get about 9 Km/L. That is the only negative aspect I found in using it for 3+ years.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good and handling exceptional. Even at 160 Km/hr you wouldn't realise the speed unless you look at the speedometer.

Final Words It is sad that Ford chose to discontinue Fusion. Bad marketing is the only reason for low sales volume. Hope they will reintroduce it with better marketing.

Areas of improvement Fuel economy.

Solid build, good ground clearance, spacious, ideal seating position, large boot space,...fuel economy