Ford Fusion Petrol – Ford Fusion Diesel in India

Ford Fusion Petrol – Ford Fusion Diesel in India

The European Ford Fusion is a stretched version of the Ford Fiesta, a supermini produced by Ford of Europe since 2002 and sold in Europe and India.

The design includes elements of both estates and multi-purpose vehicles. Its extra height compared with the Fiesta is due to both roof racks, increased ground clearance and taller roof, which makes it roomier and more comfortable for taller drivers than regular superminis, drawing it closer to mini MPVs.

A modified version of the Fusion with off-roader looks called the Ford EcoSport is produced in Brazil and sold in many Latin American countries. It is similar to the Fusion, but features an increased ride height, off-road suspension, larger wheels and dark bumpers. 1.0 turbo, 1.6 and 2.0-litre Duratec petrol engines and 1.4-litre TDCi diesel engines with front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive are available.

Ford also used the name “Fusion” before the launch of the European Ford Focus, in communications with contractors working on elements of that model’s launch publicity. Ford did not reveal whether the late change to “Focus” had been the result of a genuine change in its plans, or simply a desire to conceal the real name from the press until the company was ready for the launch.

Sales in the UK have not been as strong as Ford might have expected. This is not particularly surprising, as the Fusion is an unconventional-looking car which is difficult to define in a particular sector. Some buyers see it as a Compact MPV to rival the likes of the Vauxhall Meriva and Nissan Note, but it lacks the versatility of these models. Others have regarded it as a compact estate car – a sector which barely exists in Britain.