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Old 15-06-2013, 11:21 AM   #1
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Default Ford fusion doing well in the us

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...es-meet-demand

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Old 15-06-2013, 11:30 AM   #2
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Good news for Ford!

I'd like to see the Fusion name introduced here in Oz (and the Mondeo name dropped), I think it would be good for the brand.
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Old 15-06-2013, 03:57 PM   #3
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Could bring back the TELSTAR..
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Its too bad the rest of the world won't see it (Mondeo) for a long time.

But as long as the US has it then who cares right. One Ford FTW.
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I'd like to see the Fusion name introduced here in Oz (and the Mondeo name dropped), I think it would be good for the brand.
Disagree, I think the Mondeo has established quite a reputation here as a great car, and quite possibly the best in its class with the MA-MC series, whereas the Fusion name is a relative unknown.
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Old 16-06-2013, 01:39 AM   #7
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Disagree, I think the Mondeo has established quite a reputation here as a great car, and quite possibly the best in its class with the MA-MC series, whereas the Fusion name is a relative unknown.
It's just a nicer name and kinda gives Ford a fresh start. If done correctly, it could be FoA's new volume seller.
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Old 16-06-2013, 07:28 AM   #8
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I also like the sound of Fusion better
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Disagree, I think the Mondeo has established quite a reputation here as a great car, and quite possibly the best in its class with the MA-MC series, whereas the Fusion name is a relative unknown.
Agreed.
Ford are good at confusing people with names. Stick with what they already have IMO.
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Its too bad the rest of the world won't see it (Mondeo) for a long time.

But as long as the US has it then who cares right. One Ford FTW.
US is the world just ask them
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Old 16-06-2013, 09:44 AM   #11
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Tis a shame we won't see this for quite a while. Ford arn't doing themselves any favours with the long delay in updating the tired Mondeo.
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New Mondeo has one hand tied behind its back due to the Euro crisis. Ford planned to launch it later but not this late.
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Old 16-06-2013, 01:00 PM   #13
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hope they bring this over to oz soon...mate of mine in the US has one and raves about it!
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Old 17-06-2013, 08:02 PM   #14
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Drove the Fusion and the Altima for a few thousand miles in the US last year, 4 cyl standard rental car version. Liked the Fusion more.

But I liked the Mustang better....
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Old 17-06-2013, 08:26 PM   #15
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Got a mate that drives a fusion in the U.S for work. Came here for a stay and drove an FG turbo.... Loved it and wouldn't shut up about the kick it gave him! Two sides.
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Old 18-06-2013, 05:10 AM   #16
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I also like the sound of Fusion better
Same here. Fusion sounds heaps better and sounds like a new model.
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Old 18-06-2013, 05:42 PM   #17
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Thats the main word all the top chef's in the world keep saying and sounds futuristic "FUSION".
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