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CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 12:27

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Originally Posted by ranc

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.

Even the Safari is within striking distance!

SkyWalker · 18th July 2007, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranc

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.

Bingo!

wonder what they were smoking. con-Fusion?

amtak · 18th July 2007, 21:30

Anyone taken a test drive yet???

ranc · 19th July 2007, 11:38

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Originally Posted by amtak

Anyone taken a test drive yet???

Its the same as Fiesta diesel (I mean the engine) and the interiors are same as that of Fusion petrol. I guess nothing is new in this car except for the steep price so why bother with a TD

anandpadhye · 19th July 2007, 11:51

Well, the ride and handling is someting to check out.

Fusion petrol has issues here and with heavier diesel engine, I would hope things to improve.

I think the price is criminally high but Fusion with very good ground clearance, spacious and nice interiors and now with frugal and silent diesel engine make an amazing car.

Alas...had it been made by Maruti (read - reasonable manufacturer to deal with for service, spares and overall economics)...

FORD is unaFORDable...

GTO · 19th July 2007, 15:21

I think they are making a big mistake marketing the Fusion as a hatch-back (which it actually is). We are used to hatchbacks being in the 2 - 5 lac range. But a good amount of viewers may get put off on seeing a news channel beam "Fords Fusion diesel hatchback at 6.5 lacs".

ravibhat · 19th July 2007, 16:26

This is what Ford Customer says about pricing of Fusion D.

Dear Mr. XXXXX,

Thank you for contacting Ford India.
We appreciate the time you have taken to write to us.

Our marketting department along with our enginneering team review
the product and a lot of inputs go into deciding the pricing and
the pricing is deciding on the value of the product which again depends
on the engine sophistication the features and performance enhancing
components in the vehicle.The fusion diesel is definetely a product that
would reciprocate for the value.

Assuring you of our best services and continuous support at all times.

Thanks and Regards

Customer Relations,
Ford India Limited.

Their cost of maintanance of Fusion P itself nightmare to see and now with Diesel Fusion I guess its more or may be slgihtly less.

Ravi.

benbsb29 · 19th July 2007, 16:33

Perfect example of what an HR is. They make everything seem so good and any injustice meted out to you is shown to be justified.

1100D · 19th July 2007, 19:25

Cant you write back to them , what sophistication are you referring to and what is it that is being thought of as a performance enhancement device in the car which is not present in the other competing Diesel hatchback.

Ajaybiz · 19th July 2007, 20:00

I think i can use Fusion to threat my Car dealer for getting fast delivery of my DDiS.

amtak · 19th July 2007, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Perfect example of what an HR is. They make everything seem so good and any injustice meted out to you is shown to be justified.

I am an HR guy, bachke rehna!!!

pugram · 19th July 2007, 20:50

I think FORD will slowly kill the FUSION by themselves. Such overpricing was never expected.

And I sincerely hope FORD got the earlier sales figures of Fusion right before deciding on the pricing.

Hope the consumers prove them wrong.

snaronikar · 19th July 2007, 21:07

Anybody Td'ed it. How is the performance?

nitrous · 19th July 2007, 21:12

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Anybody Td'ed it. How is the performance?

Imagine a 68bhp TDCi engine in a Fusion. Simple.

vinuthanbn · 20th July 2007, 09:53

Any idea whats the on road price in bangalore...

18th July 2007, 21:30	#198
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Anyone taken a test drive yet???
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19th July 2007, 11:51	#200
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	Well, the ride and handling is someting to check out. Fusion petrol has issues here and with heavier diesel engine, I would hope things to improve. I think the price is criminally high but Fusion with very good ground clearance, spacious and nice interiors and now with frugal and silent diesel engine make an amazing car. Alas...had it been made by Maruti (read - reasonable manufacturer to deal with for service, spares and overall economics)... FORD is unaFORDable...
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19th July 2007, 15:21	#201
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,696 Times View My Garage	I think they are making a big mistake marketing the Fusion as a hatch-back (which it actually is). We are used to hatchbacks being in the 2 - 5 lac range. But a good amount of viewers may get put off on seeing a news channel beam "Fords Fusion diesel hatchback at 6.5 lacs".
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19th July 2007, 16:26	#202
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	This is what Ford Customer says about pricing of Fusion D. Dear Mr. XXXXX, Thank you for contacting Ford India. We appreciate the time you have taken to write to us. Our marketting department along with our enginneering team review the product and a lot of inputs go into deciding the pricing and the pricing is deciding on the value of the product which again depends on the engine sophistication the features and performance enhancing components in the vehicle.The fusion diesel is definetely a product that would reciprocate for the value. Assuring you of our best services and continuous support at all times. Thanks and Regards Customer Relations, Ford India Limited. Their cost of maintanance of Fusion P itself nightmare to see and now with Diesel Fusion I guess its more or may be slgihtly less. Ravi.
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19th July 2007, 16:33	#203
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,218 Times View My Garage	Perfect example of what an HR is. They make everything seem so good and any injustice meted out to you is shown to be justified.
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19th July 2007, 19:25	#204
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Cant you write back to them , what sophistication are you referring to and what is it that is being thought of as a performance enhancement device in the car which is not present in the other competing Diesel hatchback.
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19th July 2007, 20:00	#205
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	I think i can use Fusion to threat my Car dealer for getting fast delivery of my DDiS.
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19th July 2007, 20:50	#207
pugram BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 400 Thanked: 206 Times	I think FORD will slowly kill the FUSION by themselves. Such overpricing was never expected. And I sincerely hope FORD got the earlier sales figures of Fusion right before deciding on the pricing. Hope the consumers prove them wrong.
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19th July 2007, 21:07	#208
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Anybody Td'ed it. How is the performance?
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20th July 2007, 09:53	#210
vinuthanbn Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Any idea whats the on road price in bangalore...
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