2013 Ford Fusion

[Wretched]

hmmm that pic...a lot of Lancer to me.
Will wait for more though to form a better opinion.

[Dave R]

[jpd80]

[FPV GTHO]

Looks remarkably similar to current Mondeo in the greenhouse. Have Ford ever confirmed the shared platform would be designated CD4 or EUCD2?

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Looks remarkably similar to current Mondeo in the greenhouse. Have Ford ever confirmed the shared platform would be designated CD4 or EUCD2?

This might have been "engineered" in the U.S., but let's face facts. They were given a platform to work with (EUCD) and probably weren't allowed to move stuff around very much to minimize tearup to EAO's facilities and maintain the C2/CD4 relationship. Europe is really the design lead for everything from b- through C/D and ultimately C/D crossovers (i.e., Edge) and also next-gen D (Taurus). All we're really seeing so far is major refresh of EAO product. As long as it works, OK.

[jpd80]

[Polyal]

That is sweet...imagine a manual coyote version of that..noice.

Dear FoA...you know that Sony gear that every other model globally seems to get, thats the kind of bling the Falcon needs with that $50M. Even if its not the greatest audio in the world, you could actually call it a premium system and people believe it.

[Road_Warrior]

Well hello there, handsome.

A few things I noticed:

Centre console looks very FG-esque;

Is that a push-button park brake I see?

They've done away with the flat panel centre stack (like what debuted in the Edge and Lincolns) that gave the appearance that the screen and the buttons are all one panel.

I'm liking what I'm seeing though.

[Geez Louise]

@ Road Warrior.

Must admit...it does look good!

[fordomatic]

WOW i really like the look of the interior, looks mint

[Geez Louise]

When did they start putting Sony gear in? or have I missed something?

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Geez Louise

When did they start putting Sony gear in? or have I missed something?

I know the focus has had it since 2005 atleast!

[XtRmn8]

Our MA Mondeo has Sony gear and it is 10 times better than the premium sound in current AU built cars.

Looks like the new Mondeo should sell well once it makes it down under.

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by jpd80

This might have been "engineered" in the U.S., but let's face facts. They were given a platform to work with (EUCD) and probably weren't allowed to move stuff around very much to minimize tearup to EAO's facilities and maintain the C2/CD4 relationship. Europe is really the design lead for everything from b- through C/D and ultimately C/D crossovers (i.e., Edge) and also next-gen D (Taurus). All we're really seeing so far is major refresh of EAO product. As long as it works, OK.

http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums...ost__p__755143

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Polyal

That is sweet...imagine a manual coyote version of that..noice.

Except that it's a FWD....not that I have anything against a well designed FWd/AWD platform.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Polyal

That is sweet...imagine a manual coyote version of that..noice.

Dear FoA...you know that Sony gear that every other model globally seems to get, thats the kind of bling the Falcon needs with that $50M. Even if its not the greatest audio in the world, you could actually call it a premium system and people believe it.

If you know car audio you wouldn't exactly call anything Sony premium. Thats Bose, Harmon Kardon etc.

But as you said anything would be better than the current, so called Premium Sound, which is as premium as you would find on most base models from other manufacturers.

[dimka100]

Just look at that interior, Love it! makes my FG look like a plastic heap of ******!

And yes I will take a Sony stereo any day over an FG stereo ...

[dimka100]

more details: http://www.caradvice.com.au/154033/2...s-and-details/

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

If you know car audio you wouldn't exactly call anything Sony premium. Thats Bose, Harmon Kardon etc.

But as you said anything would be better than the current, so called Premium Sound, which is as premium as you would find on most base models from other manufacturers.

Yeap the Falcon engineering wise is good, very good, its the detail that needs attention and hopefully thats what the 50M is for.

Originally Posted by jpd80

Except that it's a FWD....not that I have anything against a well designed FWd/AWD platform.

I did say imagine

[jpd80]

Lincoln MKZ

[Polyal]

Alot of Jag in that rear end..well from that angle anyway

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Lincoln MKZ

image

Nyet!

There are Ford badges on the wheel centre caps!

This is the MKZ but we're yet to see it:

[Venomous1]

I like it if we can get a rear version and v8's can fit in either fusion or Mkz and if its lighter then hook me up.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Nyet!

There are Ford badges on the wheel centre caps!

This is the MKZ but we're yet to see it:

Oops, sorry took the pics from the wrong folder.

Anyways Fusion/Mondeo:
Falcon now looks old......

[Sprint XR8]

[HULK EF]

side-on shot.. -front nose very lancer!!! same with the slant of the inner ede of the headlights.. -flipped angle compared to 90's headlights..

[AC]

The rear is very Audiesque

[AC]

Double post

[sbcb]

Originally Posted by jpd80

image

Those are not cup holders....they are CUP HOLDERS!!!!!!!!!

[Bucknaked]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95XmHu1SRlo&sns=em

Got this from the mondeo Facebook page