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

anandpadhye · 17th July 2007, 20:10

I think Fusion is the name.

A Fusion of car and SUV
or car and a hatch
or hatch and SUV.....

Just kidding...:-)

wonderboy · 17th July 2007, 20:15

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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

Ford Fusion (Europe) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ur wiki calls it 'Mini MPV'..Now what???

1100D · 17th July 2007, 20:28

Taking help from Wiki again - refraining from making personal comments

Ford Fusion (Europe) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bodystyle : - 5-door hatchback

We can discuss why this should not be called a hatch just because it has big wheels and a higher than usual GC.

Vid6639 · 17th July 2007, 20:32

One way to look at it is that skoda will be happy with this pricing. It now has competition. We all know skoda were having a tough time matching the swift D's price point. This way skoda can actually just position it against the fusion.

Ofcourse the pricing is disappointing to say the least. Ford made a mistake with the fusion petrol initially and again now looks like it with the Fusion D. I thought they would learn from their mistakes.

Let's wait and watch.

abhibh · 17th July 2007, 20:35

So long FORD Swift D will coming home !!!

Dun worry people they will start giving discount soon. around 50k

1100D · 17th July 2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Dun worry people they will start giving discount soon. around 50k

And still be overpriced by another 50k! That car needs to be cheaper, if they want to maintain price difference between petrol and diesel, they should price the petrol cheaper further (however the Petrol is a 1.6 and the Diesel is a 1.4 what is the price difference between Fiesta 1.6 and a comparative variant of the Fiesta Diesel?)

Mpower · 17th July 2007, 21:05

There is a Fiesta hatch in Europe that is different from the Fusion.

1100D · 17th July 2007, 21:16

Well, can anyone throw some light as to how the Petrol 4018mm became 3989mm in the Diesel. I guess they were pruning the Bumpers, the front Bumper does not look much different to me, does anyone know how to get to see the rear?

Vid6639 · 17th July 2007, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

Well, can anyone throw some light as to how the Petrol 4018mm became 3989mm in the Diesel. I guess they were pruning the Bumpers, the front Bumper does not look much different to me, does anyone know how to get to see the rear?

yup 1100d the rear bumper got some liposuction done. A nip and a tuck.

rahul_intlad · 17th July 2007, 21:48

I hope the finance ministry has a look at this car,this is the finance ministry's idea of a small car for the poor man.

Why should an indigo/esteem/logan/ikon/accent not enjoy the excise cut benefits as well.Why punish people who want a boot as well.

1100D · 17th July 2007, 21:56

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

Why should an indigo/esteem/logan/ikon/accent not enjoy the excise cut benefits as well.Why punish people who want a boot as well.

Well absolutely spot on, in this case its Ford that playing the equaliser and enjoying the benefits to itself.

premdiv · 17th July 2007, 22:07

fusion D will have the same fate of ford ikon ford will price it low soon.... wait for some time...

CrAzY dRiVeR · 17th July 2007, 22:30

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Originally Posted by 1100D

Well absolutely spot on, in this case its Ford that playing the equaliser and enjoying the benefits to itself.

Benefits? Let them manage some sales first.

One thing not related to this- Happy that modern diesels are trickling down to the hatchbacks.

speedzak · 17th July 2007, 22:54

Down south, anything diesel sells. Maybe, not a big success! But it will have plenty of takers here for sure.

Swift D will have some effect due to the very long waiting list it carries. Even though it is in a different category, for an end customer who is out to purchase a diesel hatchback Fusion D will certainly be in his possibilities!

ranc · 18th July 2007, 10:50

There were no takers for Fusion Petrol even when they shaved off a Lakh from it, I dont see how there will be any takers for a 68 BHP confused vehicle where people dont know if it is a SUV (baby) or a hatch at a price point of 6.59 Lakhs, why wont one go for a Scorpio LX at 6.96 Lakhs where you get a true blue Indian SUV generating 115 BHP, loads of space and some wonderfull road presence.

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anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,310 Times	I think Fusion is the name. A Fusion of car and SUV or car and a hatch or hatch and SUV..... Just kidding...:-)
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	Taking help from Wiki again - refraining from making personal comments Ford Fusion (Europe) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bodystyle : - 5-door hatchback We can discuss why this should not be called a hatch just because it has big wheels and a higher than usual GC.
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	One way to look at it is that skoda will be happy with this pricing. It now has competition. We all know skoda were having a tough time matching the swift D's price point. This way skoda can actually just position it against the fusion. Ofcourse the pricing is disappointing to say the least. Ford made a mistake with the fusion petrol initially and again now looks like it with the Fusion D. I thought they would learn from their mistakes. Let's wait and watch.
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17th July 2007, 20:35	#185
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	So long FORD Swift D will coming home !!! Dun worry people they will start giving discount soon. around 50k
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Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	There is a Fiesta hatch in Europe that is different from the Fusion.
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	Well, can anyone throw some light as to how the Petrol 4018mm became 3989mm in the Diesel. I guess they were pruning the Bumpers, the front Bumper does not look much different to me, does anyone know how to get to see the rear?
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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	I hope the finance ministry has a look at this car,this is the finance ministry's idea of a small car for the poor man. Why should an indigo/esteem/logan/ikon/accent not enjoy the excise cut benefits as well.Why punish people who want a boot as well.
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17th July 2007, 22:07	#192
premdiv BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 164 Thanked: Once	fusion D will have the same fate of ford ikon ford will price it low soon.... wait for some time...
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Down south, anything diesel sells. Maybe, not a big success! But it will have plenty of takers here for sure. Swift D will have some effect due to the very long waiting list it carries. Even though it is in a different category, for an end customer who is out to purchase a diesel hatchback Fusion D will certainly be in his possibilities!
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18th July 2007, 10:50	#195
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	There were no takers for Fusion Petrol even when they shaved off a Lakh from it, I dont see how there will be any takers for a 68 BHP confused vehicle where people dont know if it is a SUV (baby) or a hatch at a price point of 6.59 Lakhs, why wont one go for a Scorpio LX at 6.96 Lakhs where you get a true blue Indian SUV generating 115 BHP, loads of space and some wonderfull road presence.
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