Ford Fusion is undeniably a marvelous production by Ford. It was thought to be the competitor of finest supermini MPV’s just like the Nissan Note and the Honda Jazz. The most fascinating thing about this vehicle is that it sold in extreme profitable figures and all the credit behind this success goes to the massive dealer network of the company.
But this vehicle collapsed in challenging the class leaders in all ways. The Ford Fusion is constructed on the framework of Fiesta. It provides a definite amount of practicality along with a respectable amount of space inside the car.
If we talk about Ford diesel engines, there are two petrols and two diesels in the complete Ford Fusion range. Both 1.4 and 1.6 petrols are effortlessly smooth and calm in town, although they sound ruthless on the motorway.
The 1.4 is ultimately the better bet, as it still has an adequate amount of pep for most drivers and is more reasonable. The 1.4 TDCi is really not a hot hatch, but it’s superior to the pricier 1.6 TDCi.
As it is stated, the Fusion is based on the old Fiesta, so is generally accurate and fine to drive, but the raised body clearly means there is more roll in the corners, and the ride of this car is very firm.
As an improved version of the preceding generation Fiesta, Ford Fusion appears along with a stretched roofline and half estate car-style back. It is to be confessed that if we compare this vehicle with its rivals from some 10 years ago, it is not really handsome and is out fashioned today.
Adorned with sporty body coloured bumpers, alloy wheels and fog lights mid-spec Zetec versions look cool however the Honda Jazz and Nissan Note hold the most attractive designs.
The cabin of this car is long lasting, sturdy functionality and solid-wearing plastics. But we have to admit that it is not as lavish or elegant like the recent Fiesta and it does lack the supreme experience of a Jazz.
Comfort is not strength of Ford Fusion and it really disheartens its customers. If we highlight the flaws then, like Nissan Note it misses sliding bench, all the back seats can do is split and bend. As compared to average supermini, it should offer more space and flexibility.
The steering doesn’t possess reach adjustment, so it’s not as comfy as other advanced cars are. The admirable things are more luggage space and headroom than the Fiesta and elevated driving position which permits easy in and out going along with better view.
No matter what the age, the Fusion is indeed a safe car. In the Euro NCAP crash tests, it attained a four star rating. All the versions of Fusion include front airbags however side and curtain airbags as well as stability control demand extra payment. But its reliability needs improvement as it is one of the present issues of Fiesta as well.
