Dec 07, 2004 07:51 PM
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(Updated Dec 07, 2004 07:51 PM)
DESIGN---Ford Fusion is a mixed bag.Neither here nor there.It lies in between!More like Ardh-Nareshwar!Chhacka!Ha !
Just kidding! Its a lovely design.All the details are worked out with thought ...only the peices when put togther dont seem to quite gel.Rather the sum of the parts is not equal to the whole.
INTERIORS---Very drab colors.Grey and dust colored.Quality of fabric is decent.Honda city look is miles away.
DRIVE-- Engine fired to life.No sound at idling.Pick up in 1st gear is better then average.But 2nd gear makes you feel as if you are driving a Daewo Matiz! No pull.3rd gear and touching 3000 rpm gives you a bit of surge.
Drab driveability.Gears are slick but not again upto the refinement of a honda city.
Not a speed demons refuge.
NVH---Quite disturbing to find so much noise.The bonnet when opened did not reveal sound dampers.
Knick-Knacks--- lots of cubby holes.Who needs them? Booth is small compared to indigo marina.12v double plugs are useful.Nets in boot etc.
RIDE-- lots of roll at sharp turnings.Bouncy ride is more accentuated due to the tall sitting and high ground clearance.
Pricing--- Overpriced by atleast 2 lacs.
VERDICT-- if it had atleast 100 bHP,with airbags option then it would probably be worth its price.Don't go for it. Buy the Swadeshi Marina.
