EDIT: NOW LAUNCHED :Coming up next : Fusion 1.4 Diesel at 6.49 lacs ex-showroom Delhi

benbsb29 · 17th July 2007, 15:44

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Originally Posted by ranc

The most idealistic situation for Ford can be.

1. Bring a 1.1 L petrol engine, plonk it in the fusion petrol (sub 4000mm) and sell it for 4.25 - 5.25 Lakhs

And then we would all go about calling the car as underpowered.

wonderboy · 17th July 2007, 15:56

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Originally Posted by ranc

The most idealistic situation for Ford can be.

2. Sell the 1.4 L Fusion diesel for 5.25-6.0 lakhs

3. Sell the Fiesta Petrol as it is.

4. Plonk the 1.6 L Diesel in the Fiesta and let it fight it out with the Verna.

U should see the weight of the car dude..1.1 L would make it an auto rickshaw.

vanchi_s · 17th July 2007, 15:57

I am seriously thinking what to do...

sanchits · 17th July 2007, 15:59

hey, guys i dont think ford should reduce its length, dont you think we even deserve bigger hatches. what they should do is come up with a new model or facelift, because i dont think it looks very exciting, its a little boring, exteriors as well as interiors too. the fiesta diesel engine, as we laready know is great. so no problem there. ford should just make it as exciting as swift and priced around 6 lacs. i think it would do great. atleast ford's build quality is not as cheap as maruti's.

nitrous · 17th July 2007, 16:13

That Ford Fusion weighs a lot.
1.2L with a torquey setup will be good enough.
But now, where is the engine??

swathyd · 17th July 2007, 16:45

The ford fusion diesel is overpriced. I hope fiat see this step by ford and launch( re-launch) a diesel version of its adventure.

wonderboy · 17th July 2007, 17:19

I do not think there is any competition between the Fabia and the Fusion. Fabia is a proper hatch which should compete with the likes of U-VA, Getz and Swift in terms of dimensions and Punto too. Fusion is a mini SUV, which Fabia is not by any chance and if its just the price which decides the competition, then Sumo and Bolero are competition to Fabia too!!!!!

Mpower · 17th July 2007, 17:34

You guys are calling Fusion a hatch. Ford likes to call it a station wagon or baby SUV.

As far as price, they will sell as many as they can on the novelty factor and slowly bring the price down after a year or two.

bruty · 17th July 2007, 17:59

I read on economictimes.com that Ford Fusion Diesel has launched in Bangalore.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 17th July 2007, 18:27

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Originally Posted by wonderboy

I do not think there is any competition between the Fabia and the Fusion. Fabia is a proper hatch which should compete with the likes of U-VA, Getz and Swift in terms of dimensions and Punto too. Fusion is a mini SUV, which Fabia is not by any chance and if its just the price which decides the competition, then Sumo and Bolero are competition to Fabia too!!!!!

Agreed that Fabia is a hatch. But Fusion is not an SUV.

if ground clearance decides the competition, then SX4 (Indian) should be called an SUV too.

wonderboy · 17th July 2007, 18:31

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Agreed that Fabia is a hatch. But Fusion is not an SUV.

if ground clearance decides the competition, then SX4 (Indian) should be called an SUV too.

Its the shape not the GC..Thats why I called it mini SUV, my friend, not SUV..Anything which does not have a boot does not become a hatch!!

snaronikar · 17th July 2007, 18:54

Ford has done it again (about the pricing)

. People would rather buy a sx4 than this which has more performance. They know the market very well and they are pocketing the bendfit of less ED. Not passing on the customer

premdiv · 17th July 2007, 19:26

Yes the fusion is overpriced by 50 k as people in india will still buy a skoda than a not so successfull fusion if fabia is somewhere near that 6L bracket. bad ford........... making hay while sun shines....(fiesta engine)

1100D · 17th July 2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by wonderboy

Thats why I called it mini SUV

So it can do offroading , can engage 4 wheel drive and get out of the mud, or that your prefixing "mini" to it negates that requirement from the SUV.

My friend here is what a SUV is
Sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

wonderboy · 17th July 2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by 1100D

So it can do offroading , can engage 4 wheel drive and get out of the mud, or that your prefixing "mini" to it negates that requirement from the SUV.

My friend here is what a SUV is
Sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and

..Thats my whole point, if its not an SUV, does it mean, its a hatch????????? World has to be bigger my friend, lets not call it mini SUV too, you give it a new name then!!

17th July 2007, 15:57	#168
vanchi_s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 47 Thanked: 32 Times	I am seriously thinking what to do...
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17th July 2007, 15:59	#169
sanchits BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gurgaon/delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: Once	hey, guys i dont think ford should reduce its length, dont you think we even deserve bigger hatches. what they should do is come up with a new model or facelift, because i dont think it looks very exciting, its a little boring, exteriors as well as interiors too. the fiesta diesel engine, as we laready know is great. so no problem there. ford should just make it as exciting as swift and priced around 6 lacs. i think it would do great. atleast ford's build quality is not as cheap as maruti's.
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17th July 2007, 16:13	#170
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	That Ford Fusion weighs a lot. 1.2L with a torquey setup will be good enough. But now, where is the engine??
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17th July 2007, 16:45	#171
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	The ford fusion diesel is overpriced. I hope fiat see this step by ford and launch( re-launch) a diesel version of its adventure.
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17th July 2007, 17:19	#172
wonderboy Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 19 Thanked: 0 Times	I do not think there is any competition between the Fabia and the Fusion. Fabia is a proper hatch which should compete with the likes of U-VA, Getz and Swift in terms of dimensions and Punto too. Fusion is a mini SUV, which Fabia is not by any chance and if its just the price which decides the competition, then Sumo and Bolero are competition to Fabia too!!!!!
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17th July 2007, 17:34	#173
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	You guys are calling Fusion a hatch. Ford likes to call it a station wagon or baby SUV. As far as price, they will sell as many as they can on the novelty factor and slowly bring the price down after a year or two.
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bruty BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 238 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	I read on economictimes.com that Ford Fusion Diesel has launched in Bangalore.
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17th July 2007, 18:54	#177
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Ford has done it again (about the pricing) . People would rather buy a sx4 than this which has more performance. They know the market very well and they are pocketing the bendfit of less ED. Not passing on the customer
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17th July 2007, 19:26	#178
premdiv BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 164 Thanked: Once	Yes the fusion is overpriced by 50 k as people in india will still buy a skoda than a not so successfull fusion if fabia is somewhere near that 6L bracket. bad ford........... making hay while sun shines....(fiesta engine)
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