Ford Fusion fails, where CRV scores
Did Ford need Fusion at all? I think no. Fusion has been moving slowly in sales clearly giving a signal to its manufacturers. Though it may have been a fast mover in Europe, but the car has not made any significant impact on the crossover SUV in Indian car market. Look at the recently launched Honda CRV. It has sold several numbers across several cities. The demand for the SUV is just dropping in like leaves from a tree in autumn.
Fusion only has an impressive interior and its off-road tyres, but nothing more. Its performance of 68 bhp seems too little. Its heavy body mass dose not give the push you want from a Ford car. The unimaginative designing is also of no help. The petrol and diesel variants are good on road performances but slow while moving of the shelf.
Ford would have done well if it had stuck on to sedans Fiesta and Ikon and the really impressive SUV Endeavor. Fusion, just not fit into the portfolio.
Labels: Ford Motor, Fusion, Honda CR-V
Ford has launched a new Fusion variant
New cars are continuously finding their way to the Indian car market. There's a flood of new car models and variants. One more variant is now added to the hatchback line-up. Ford has launched a new variant 'Fusion Plus' for its car model Fusion.
The newly launched Fusion Plus variant will be available in 1.6-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel versions. Its packed with exciting new features such as height adjustable driver's seat, power adjustable outside mirrors, all new anti-lock braking system and alloy wheels.
Ford is encouraging buyers to go for it by giving an introductory offer this month that includes a car MP3 player. All of the Fusion's performance qualities and driving pleasure are retained in the Fusion Plus.
Labels: Expansion in Indian auto industry, Ford India, Fusion, Hatchbacks, New Model
Ford Fusion-diesel in India
As petrol prices are reaching the skies it is the diesel vehicles that are ruling the roost. There was a time when
diesel vehicles were considered to be low performers. Thanks to technology; with new inventions diesel vehicles are made to perform on par with petrol vehicles. Ford India recently launched the diesel version of
hatchback Fusion, which is all-set to fight nose-to-nose with other lately introduced diesel cars.
Arvind Mattew, president of Ford India was quoted saying, "Strengthening our diesel platform is a key strategy for us and we are hopeful that with the launch of the diesel variant of Fusion we will be able to attract more customers".
This hatchback has only one variant and costs rupees 6, 59,000/- (ex-showroom Delhi). Prices may vary according to various cities and as time goes by. It is made available in six flashy colors that will appeal to everybody. Fusion diesel is equipped with a 1.4 liter Duratorq turbo
diesel common rail injection (TDCi) engine, which delivers great power.
Generous space and well festooned interiors make it an ideal family car to move around with high josh. Ford Fusion diesel gives good mileage. The rear seats fold completely and hold as-much cargo as a van.
The steering wheel is very flexible and mounted with basic audio-control buttons to make it easier for the driver to operate while driving. This light-weight giant is easy to drive and parking is not a problem. It is also decked with a plethora of safety features to minimize the severity of an accident.
Labels: CRDi, Ford launches its diesel version in India, Fusion, Hatchbacks
