When to expect: Launched
Estimated Price: Rs.6.25-6.75 Lakh
Ford Fusion is not a successful car in India. Launched in three variants ('Std', '+' and '+ ABS') in 2004, Fusion always remained a show-piece in Ford showrooms. Reason was very high price.
Actually Ford people had forgotten that they are selling a hatchback for more than eight lakh rupees. Fusion had a fantastic engine, very good handling and a lots of space inside. But fact remained fact, Eight Lakh Rupees for a hatchback? Ford realized the fact, cut the prices. Nothing happened! Withdrew both top-end variants i.e. '+' and '+ ABS' and gave a face-lift to the remaining version, 'Standard'. Massive price cut was also there. This way they could send a few Fusions on road.
I really have no idea how many people in India were waiting for Fusion's Diesel version but Ford doesn't want to let its baby down. They are trying to give it a final try, are launching Ford's Diesel version and that too very soon. September 2007 latest! The car will get Fiesta's economical 1.4 TDCi engine. If you think Fusion Petrol is still costly for a hatchback, Ford can't help it, Fusion Diesel is even costlier and that's obvious. Consider Fusion TDCi in Rs. 6.5 lakh range unless Ford does something like cutting length to drag it in small-car territory.
Anyone, who doesn't bother about Ford's maintenance and wants to keep the car for a longer time, maybe five years or more, Ford Fusion Diesel can be a good option. Forget sedans, give Fusion a try.
Quick Facts
Car Segment/Body style: Premium Hatchback/compact-SUV
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine: 1.4L (1399cc), 4-cylinder, 8V, SOHC, Diesel
Max Power/Torque: 68ps/160Nm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4018x1686x1468 mm
CarWale Expects: A very practical, fuel-efficient, spacious premium hatchback/compact-SUV. Ride quality and spares cost are points of concern.
Update: Car launched on 17th July 2007. Check specifications, prices or read latest blog post on Fusion's launch
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