Best Replacement for Ford Fusion?? - Team-BHP

cnaganathan · 14th June 2009, 12:55

My friend currently owns a Ford Fusion Petrol and wants to replace it. He is looking for a car with similar space but does not want to go for a SUV. He doesn't want to sped a ton on his new car either. I felt he doesn't have too many alternatives. Any suggestions??

Seems someone told him about a Mitsubishi model - but I couldn't find one.

greenhorn · 14th June 2009, 12:57

for once , the new jazz makes sense. Or an i20 if he doesnt want to spend as much, or a linea if he wants a bigger car

SBR · 14th June 2009, 13:06

Jazz or i20 is what is suggest.

Jazz comes at a cost but he may not have to spend much on i20 if cost only is the factor.

bottle · 14th June 2009, 13:08

The Fusion has a 100bhp engine right ? In that case the Jazz would be a downgrade and is significantly more expensive. Ask him to go for another Fusion

Gagan.js · 14th June 2009, 13:10

The cheapest mitsubishi you'll find will be at the 20L range, pajero and outlander

The only car with space would be jazz, but since he doesn't want to spend a ton then it's out of the question.

Ask him to look at the i20 and the Indica vista, and the xylo since you get a lot of space at a cheap price

Does he not want another fusion?

It is a 1.6, not everyone likes to downgrade to a 1.2

pedrolourenco · 14th June 2009, 13:22

What about the Grande Punto?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

Ask him to go for another Fusion

Why would anyone want to replace a Fusion with another Fusion? Seems to be some Con-Fusion here.

vigsom · 14th June 2009, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnaganathan

My friend currently owns a Ford Fusion Petrol and wants to replace it. He is looking for a car with similar space but does not want to go for a SUV. He doesn't want to sped a ton on his new car either. I felt he doesn't have too many alternatives. Any suggestions??

1.Hyundai i20 Asta - for sheer style at a reasonable price
2.Swift DZire VXi - SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY
3.Ritz Zxi - good value for money - latest Technology
4.Vista Quadrajet - decent value for money

OR

The tried and trusted Wagon R vxi - compressed Ford Fusion - 'cheap and best"

- ULTIMATE VALUE FOR MONEY

Dante · 14th June 2009, 13:36

The best thing you said was replacing the fusion itself!

That car has a has some series issues.

Anyways go for Fiat Linea man. Good looking car with many options and great pricing.
Or if you wish to own a hatchbak then wait go honda Jazz.

Bubby · 14th June 2009, 13:47

I would suggest him to look at the PUNTO. The car has great stance and styling and a good build quality. Space on offering is also not bad.

All the best.

Matt · 14th June 2009, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

The Fusion has a 100bhp engine right ? In that case the Jazz would be a downgrade and is significantly more expensive. Ask him to go for another Fusion

can't agree with you more. Jazz does not have the GC of Fusion, which can be a problem in our roads.
Airbags, refined engine and better After SS will be the plus points for Jazz.

Guna · 14th June 2009, 14:01

This is a very difficut question. Once you are used to the commanding position, all round vissibility, peppy engine, airy-spacious cabin and sharp handling of Fusion, it is difficult to find an upgrade in the simmillar price range. Once the Grand Vitara gets a new engine, that will be a worthy upgrade but that is going to be bit pricy too. Another option is to wait for the Skoda Yeti.
One option he can consider is to go for a used CRV (old style, 2.4L Manual) which has done less milage and in a almost new condition. Or even a used Forester if he is ready to get little adventurous (not in terms of going offroad but with respect to the service and parts avilability

)

geeash · 21st June 2009, 17:17

Best space utilisation is only with indica vista among the hatch, If that is only the criteria!!!

centaur · 2nd July 2009, 12:52

vista is not good a performer as the fusion for sure and in no way can be a 'replacement' for the fusion. I personally feel the fusion is a hatch with the design of an SUV. SO now it would be upto him to decide to stay with a hatch or move for an SUV(a bit expensive affair)

kkr2k2 · 2nd July 2009, 16:23

If your friend doesnt mind used cars, he can look at Mini Pajero or Suzuki grand Vitara V6 or Chevrolet Forester or Fiat Adventure or Baleno Altura or Skoda Combi.

If only new car, he can look at Indigo Marina.

devarshi84 · 2nd July 2009, 21:56

IF budget is a constraint or if you are looking for a hatch look at

U-va/ WagonR/ I20.

IF you are looking at UV's look at Grande Sumo or Scorpio.

Also he can look at Indigo Marina, It is an awesome car.

14th June 2009, 12:55	#1 (permalink)
cnaganathan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 View My Garage	Best Replacement for Ford Fusion?? My friend currently owns a Ford Fusion Petrol and wants to replace it. He is looking for a car with similar space but does not want to go for a SUV. He doesn't want to sped a ton on his new car either. I felt he doesn't have too many alternatives. Any suggestions?? Seems someone told him about a Mitsubishi model - but I couldn't find one. __________________ ---------------------- Don't Worry Be Happy

14th June 2009, 12:57	#2 (permalink)
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 4,518 View My Garage	for once , the new jazz makes sense. Or an i20 if he doesnt want to spend as much, or a linea if he wants a bigger car __________________ '07 Indica DLG - Almost a DLX

14th June 2009, 13:06	#3 (permalink)
SBR BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 51	Jazz or i20 is what is suggest. Jazz comes at a cost but he may not have to spend much on i20 if cost only is the factor. __________________ Cheers SBR 2006 M 800 2002 Honda Activa

14th June 2009, 13:08	#4 (permalink)
bottle BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 914 View My Garage	The Fusion has a 100bhp engine right ? In that case the Jazz would be a downgrade and is significantly more expensive. Ask him to go for another Fusion __________________ Tata Palio Sport - Station Wagon Fix It Again Thambi

14th June 2009, 13:47	#9 (permalink)
Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 336	I would suggest him to look at the PUNTO. The car has great stance and styling and a good build quality. Space on offering is also not bad. All the best. __________________ Bubby Horse Power : Sunehri Ghoda aka AVEO 1.4 VGIS LS (May 06) Kaala Ghoda aka PALIO 1.3 MJD SDX (Nov 08)

14th June 2009, 13:10	#5 (permalink)
Gagan.js BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 227	The cheapest mitsubishi you'll find will be at the 20L range, pajero and outlander The only car with space would be jazz, but since he doesn't want to spend a ton then it's out of the question. Ask him to look at the i20 and the Indica vista, and the xylo since you get a lot of space at a cheap price Does he not want another fusion? It is a 1.6, not everyone likes to downgrade to a 1.2

14th June 2009, 13:36	#8 (permalink)
Dante BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 214	The best thing you said was replacing the fusion itself! That car has a has some series issues. Anyways go for Fiat Linea man. Good looking car with many options and great pricing. Or if you wish to own a hatchbak then wait go honda Jazz.

14th June 2009, 14:01	#11 (permalink)
Guna BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672	This is a very difficut question. Once you are used to the commanding position, all round vissibility, peppy engine, airy-spacious cabin and sharp handling of Fusion, it is difficult to find an upgrade in the simmillar price range. Once the Grand Vitara gets a new engine, that will be a worthy upgrade but that is going to be bit pricy too. Another option is to wait for the Skoda Yeti. One option he can consider is to go for a used CRV (old style, 2.4L Manual) which has done less milage and in a almost new condition. Or even a used Forester if he is ready to get little adventurous (not in terms of going offroad but with respect to the service and parts avilability )

21st June 2009, 17:17	#12 (permalink)
geeash BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 813	Best space utilisation is only with indica vista among the hatch, If that is only the criteria!!! __________________ FIAT LINEA EMOTION PACK FLAMENCO RED PETROL DATE OF BIRTH OF THE CAR : 22-04-2009

2nd July 2009, 12:52	#13 (permalink)
centaur BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 33	vista is not good a performer as the fusion for sure and in no way can be a 'replacement' for the fusion. I personally feel the fusion is a hatch with the design of an SUV. SO now it would be upto him to decide to stay with a hatch or move for an SUV(a bit expensive affair)

2nd July 2009, 16:23	#14 (permalink)
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	If your friend doesnt mind used cars, he can look at Mini Pajero or Suzuki grand Vitara V6 or Chevrolet Forester or Fiat Adventure or Baleno Altura or Skoda Combi. If only new car, he can look at Indigo Marina.

2nd July 2009, 21:56	#15 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Toronto Posts: 3,363 View My Garage	IF budget is a constraint or if you are looking for a hatch look at U-va/ WagonR/ I20. IF you are looking at UV's look at Grande Sumo or Scorpio. Also he can look at Indigo Marina, It is an awesome car. __________________ -The Boyracer 2000 Suzuki WagonR VX 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer SFXi (soundstream ICE) 2008 Suzuki Access 125 Last edited by devarshi84 : 2nd July 2009 at 21:58.

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