Thats a Figo. No, Fusion. No..Figo.ooh..Can't FIGure Out!

anachronix · 26th April 2010, 11:36

Both are from the same platform & the rear section carries similar designs as well.

This has been extensively discussed in the Figo review thread.

No offense Sid! Do we really need a thread on the Indian car scene just to discuss this?

ikoneer · 26th April 2010, 11:45

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Originally Posted by sidindica

similar situation when a casual observer mistakes a figo for the fusion?

The rear side profile is absolutely fusion look alike.

Last friday, i saw a new look fusion driving in front of me and i was shocked that a new variant has been launched and i missed to read in newspapers as well as t-bhp. I then realised, 'oh.. its figo'

Parm · 26th April 2010, 13:03

could some one please post photos of both figo & fusion and clear the figfusion (big confusion).

this thread is worthless without the photos of the two cars in question!

thedreamcatcher · 26th April 2010, 13:59

I really never bothered to notice too much, but did not quite notice too much similarities between the two cars. They both seem to be poles apart.

The Figo infact is so much more smaller at the rear, but does not draw too much resemblance to the Fusion which had a very distinct, but sort of boring style (no offense to Fusion lovers / admirers)

This on the other hand looks different from any angle and not to mention the vivid colours. I have yet to speak to someone who has probably misaken the two maybe

Rahulkool · 26th April 2010, 14:00

Yes i agree on this, yesterday i saw one red figo and it look excellent from front but rear looked horrible like 5 year old design. Ford should have done a better job with rear end design.

pb10gagan · 26th April 2010, 14:25

There is a difference between this thread and the thread that discussed similarities between vista and the older generation Indica.
While a lot of people can actually mistake Vista for Indica, nobody (discounting the rather small motor enthusiast population) would mistake Figo for Fusion simply because they have not seen much of a Fusion running on the roads.

autogeek · 26th April 2010, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Parm

could some one please post photos of both figo & fusion and clear the figfusion (big confusion).
this thread is worthless without the photos of the two cars in question!

The pictures are here.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1827007

Thanks to Gemi.

grules · 26th April 2010, 18:24

I seem to spot more Fusions on roads. Then i figured out that i never cared about the fusions earlier and now i follow them mistaking them for figos. Only later do i realize that it is a fusion which i never bothered to even give a second look.

petroguzzler · 26th April 2010, 23:47

Could not agree more with you sid.
The Figo looks nearly identical to the fusion especially at the rear and is a bit confusing even for petroheads.
The vista was marred with a taxi image due to the ubiquitous use of indica taxis. The fusion sold in limited numbers in the first place and hence does not affect the figo much.

MotoKris · 27th April 2010, 01:52

I was scolding the Ford guys for the confusion (in a murmur) a few times yesterday. Reason: I saw some bright coloured Fusions and was wondering when did they re-launch the Fusion and when I come to side of the car or cross it I realize that it is a Figo.

Damn, the tail lamps, rear three quarters are very similar unless we identify the height and the angle and which the tail lamps are tilted - very difficult to judge when you are driving in traffic.

My wife caught me murmuring and asked me "what". I pointed to that car and said "see that new car". She observed and said "what new car? don't we have that one in our apartment for a few years now?" ...

Well, I guess that says a lot.

atrisarkar · 27th April 2010, 13:55

The funny thing happening is suddenly the Fusion which had a pretty low profile till couple of months back is attracting inquisitive looks.

Mr.Oblivious : Look!Thats the new Ford car.
Mrs.Oblivious : It says Fusion. I like the car, why don't you buy me one.
Mr.Oblivious to the Fusion guy : Nice car friend. 5 lac? Final?
Fusion guy (very happy) : Deal.

ACM · 27th April 2010, 16:17

Fusion was not bought by people as it was not bought by other people and the circle went on as people wanted to play safe. Fusion was recognized as a good vehicle but one that would depreciate fast if bought new and hence even fewer people contemplated it.

Figo is indeed similar looking as the Fusion but shorter in lenght and height both. It's not even the same platform, but it is at the right price point, and it;s initial success will ensure that even more will flock to it and make it a success.

Daewood · 27th April 2010, 17:52

Figo rear looks very similar to another Ford car sold in North America "Ford Focus Turnier".

26th April 2010, 11:36	#16
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Both are from the same platform & the rear section carries similar designs as well. This has been extensively discussed in the Figo review thread. No offense Sid! Do we really need a thread on the Indian car scene just to discuss this?
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26th April 2010, 13:03	#18
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	could some one please post photos of both figo & fusion and clear the figfusion (big confusion). this thread is worthless without the photos of the two cars in question!
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26th April 2010, 13:59	#19
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I really never bothered to notice too much, but did not quite notice too much similarities between the two cars. They both seem to be poles apart. The Figo infact is so much more smaller at the rear, but does not draw too much resemblance to the Fusion which had a very distinct, but sort of boring style (no offense to Fusion lovers / admirers) This on the other hand looks different from any angle and not to mention the vivid colours. I have yet to speak to someone who has probably misaken the two maybe
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26th April 2010, 14:00	#20
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	Yes i agree on this, yesterday i saw one red figo and it look excellent from front but rear looked horrible like 5 year old design. Ford should have done a better job with rear end design.
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26th April 2010, 14:25	#21
pb10gagan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Construction Capital Posts: 370 Thanked: 13 Times	There is a difference between this thread and the thread that discussed similarities between vista and the older generation Indica. While a lot of people can actually mistake Vista for Indica, nobody (discounting the rather small motor enthusiast population) would mistake Figo for Fusion simply because they have not seen much of a Fusion running on the roads.
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26th April 2010, 18:24	#23
grules BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 174 Thanked: 7 Times	I seem to spot more Fusions on roads. Then i figured out that i never cared about the fusions earlier and now i follow them mistaking them for figos. Only later do i realize that it is a fusion which i never bothered to even give a second look.
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26th April 2010, 23:47	#24
petroguzzler BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madras Posts: 461 Thanked: 263 Times	Could not agree more with you sid. The Figo looks nearly identical to the fusion especially at the rear and is a bit confusing even for petroheads. The vista was marred with a taxi image due to the ubiquitous use of indica taxis. The fusion sold in limited numbers in the first place and hence does not affect the figo much.
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27th April 2010, 01:52	#25
MotoKris BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 81 Thanked: 16 Times	I was scolding the Ford guys for the confusion (in a murmur) a few times yesterday. Reason: I saw some bright coloured Fusions and was wondering when did they re-launch the Fusion and when I come to side of the car or cross it I realize that it is a Figo. Damn, the tail lamps, rear three quarters are very similar unless we identify the height and the angle and which the tail lamps are tilted - very difficult to judge when you are driving in traffic. My wife caught me murmuring and asked me "what". I pointed to that car and said "see that new car". She observed and said "what new car? don't we have that one in our apartment for a few years now?" ... Well, I guess that says a lot.
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27th April 2010, 13:55	#26
atrisarkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 135 Thanked: 7 Times	The funny thing happening is suddenly the Fusion which had a pretty low profile till couple of months back is attracting inquisitive looks. Mr.Oblivious : Look!Thats the new Ford car. Mrs.Oblivious : It says Fusion. I like the car, why don't you buy me one. Mr.Oblivious to the Fusion guy : Nice car friend. 5 lac? Final? Fusion guy (very happy) : Deal.
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27th April 2010, 16:17	#27
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Fusion was not bought by people as it was not bought by other people and the circle went on as people wanted to play safe. Fusion was recognized as a good vehicle but one that would depreciate fast if bought new and hence even fewer people contemplated it. Figo is indeed similar looking as the Fusion but shorter in lenght and height both. It's not even the same platform, but it is at the right price point, and it;s initial success will ensure that even more will flock to it and make it a success.
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27th April 2010, 17:52	#28
Daewood BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 940 Thanked: 234 Times	Figo rear looks very similar to another Ford car sold in North America "Ford Focus Turnier". Attached Thumbnails
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