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

arif_t01 · 16th May 2007, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

My dream Ford diesel lineup:

Ford iKon 1.4 TDCi
Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Ford Mondeo 2.0/2.2 TDCi

How will they price the ikon 1.4 TDCi, if they wish to bring it? It will affect Fusion 1.4 TDCi, Fusion 1.6 P & Fiesta 1.4 P, right?

But if they somehow manage to do it, it will be the end of Logan D

vinuthanbn · 16th May 2007, 11:52

I guess most of us have been waiting for the diesel version of Fusion,simply bcos the fiat diesel engine is a gem of a design.the petrol counterpart is great but with 9-10kmpl it was ignored.diesel shud be around 15+ so lets hope this thing is priced well and for sure this is "the car" for all the bad roads in india

anonymous · 16th May 2007, 18:34

Diesel seems to be the buzz word in the Indian compact car segment. Ford is now sharpening its weapon to take on the swift diesel and the to-be-launched Getz diesel, reports CNBC-TV18.

You mean Fusion and not Getz diesel from Ford

hell_rider · 18th May 2007, 11:53

6L does seem to be wishful thinking. its a good move though to plonk the 1.4 TDCi into the Fusion. Am just wondering how the Fusion would have sold if they done something similar a year back.

navdeep · 18th May 2007, 12:04

everyone is folowing maruti ( read swift P/D and now SX4).
No other trend setters ..

Zappo · 18th May 2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinuthanbn

I guess most of us have been waiting for the diesel version of Fusion,simply bcos the fiat diesel engine is a gem of a design.

Ford uses a Fiat diesel engine? Since when? Now this is news to me.

navdeep · 18th May 2007, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinuthanbn

Ifiat diesel engine is a gem of a design.

yes but it has nothing to do with ford

Equus · 18th May 2007, 12:56

1.4 petrol would make a lot of sense at starting say 4.99 ex-showroom!

benbsb29 · 18th May 2007, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equus

1.4 petrol would make a lot of sense at starting say 4.99 ex-showroom!

Ahem, i guess thats the price at which the 1.3 Flair retails ex-showroom.
How can they price the 1.4 at the same price, even if in petrol?

navdeep · 18th May 2007, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Ahem, i guess thats the price at which the 1.3 Flair retails ex-showroom.
How can they price the 1.4 at the same price, even if in petrol?

How about 3.99

man23ish · 18th May 2007, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by hell_rider

6L does seem to be wishful thinking. its a good move though to plonk the 1.4 TDCi into the Fusion. Am just wondering how the Fusion would have sold if they done something similar a year back.

Ford can do to the fusion, what Tata has done to the indigo. Bring out an entry level Diesel Fusion with no frills at a rate cheaper than the New Indigo Dicor LS and eat into the sales of Indigo as well as the Logan.

Wishful Thinking..

drchernish · 19th May 2007, 18:58

so the final question remains the same.WHEN IS IT COMING????

Vid6639 · 20th May 2007, 22:42

One question.

Ford has a 1.4TDCi and a 1.6TDCi. Aren't these engines completely similar in construction?

I mean just a bigger CC and not too different.

So 2 things strike me.

One is that the engine should be pretty easy to plonk into the fiesta.

Secondly the cost difference should not be much as it is mostly a similar engine just a higher cubic capacity.

So it cant be cost or difficulty in fitting the engine that must be stopping ford from getting this engine.

It has to be something else.

I think even they should be smart enough to know that Fiesta is a very good product and the 1.6 can really make things tough for competition like the Verna.

Right now it looks like the Verna CRDi is selling more than the Fiesta even though the fiesta is the cheaper car. The verna has no features and the Fiesta has more features for a lesser price. It's just the engine.

This engine can even be offered to the fusion as the top end fully loaded one as a hot diesel SUVish hatch.

kamy450 · 20th May 2007, 23:16

Fusion is a real jara Hat ke stuff !!!

Powered with diesal breathing system it should do a perfect role model...

it is well styled and a refreshing looks i hope ford will work for betterment on lookwise too

lets wait n watch what ford has got in basket to offer ....

man23ish · 21st May 2007, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by drchernish

so the final question remains the same.WHEN IS IT COMING????

Very True, And FOR WHAT PRICE???? If i may add..

16th May 2007, 11:52	#47
vinuthanbn Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	I guess most of us have been waiting for the diesel version of Fusion,simply bcos the fiat diesel engine is a gem of a design.the petrol counterpart is great but with 9-10kmpl it was ignored.diesel shud be around 15+ so lets hope this thing is priced well and for sure this is "the car" for all the bad roads in india
	() Thanks

16th May 2007, 18:34	#48
anonymous BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NCR Posts: 565 Thanked: 25 Times	Diesel seems to be the buzz word in the Indian compact car segment. Ford is now sharpening its weapon to take on the swift diesel and the to-be-launched Getz diesel, reports CNBC-TV18. You mean Fusion and not Getz diesel from Ford
	() Thanks

18th May 2007, 11:53	#49
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	6L does seem to be wishful thinking. its a good move though to plonk the 1.4 TDCi into the Fusion. Am just wondering how the Fusion would have sold if they done something similar a year back.
	() Thanks

18th May 2007, 12:04	#50
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	everyone is folowing maruti ( read swift P/D and now SX4). No other trend setters ..
	() Thanks

18th May 2007, 12:56	#53
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	1.4 petrol would make a lot of sense at starting say 4.99 ex-showroom!
	() Thanks

19th May 2007, 18:58	#57
drchernish BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: kanpur Posts: 426 Thanked: 70 Times	so the final question remains the same.WHEN IS IT COMING????
	() Thanks

20th May 2007, 22:42	#58
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	One question. Ford has a 1.4TDCi and a 1.6TDCi. Aren't these engines completely similar in construction? I mean just a bigger CC and not too different. So 2 things strike me. One is that the engine should be pretty easy to plonk into the fiesta. Secondly the cost difference should not be much as it is mostly a similar engine just a higher cubic capacity. So it cant be cost or difficulty in fitting the engine that must be stopping ford from getting this engine. It has to be something else. I think even they should be smart enough to know that Fiesta is a very good product and the 1.6 can really make things tough for competition like the Verna. Right now it looks like the Verna CRDi is selling more than the Fiesta even though the fiesta is the cheaper car. The verna has no features and the Fiesta has more features for a lesser price. It's just the engine. This engine can even be offered to the fusion as the top end fully loaded one as a hot diesel SUVish hatch.
	() Thanks

20th May 2007, 23:16	#59
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	fusion will rock !! Fusion is a real jara Hat ke stuff !!! Powered with diesal breathing system it should do a perfect role model... it is well styled and a refreshing looks i hope ford will work for betterment on lookwise too lets wait n watch what ford has got in basket to offer ....
	() Thanks