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2013 Ford Fusion Spy Shots

36 messages,  Last post on May 05, 2012 at 10:44 AM

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#7 of 36 Euro by cannon3

Sep 24, 2011 (12:40 pm)

If it is anything like the Mondeo, it is going to be a nice looking car. I am loving that automakers are putting some style in each vehicle to differentiate from the pack. With reliaiblity/quality stats being so close now, this is one way to gain market share. Another is safety improvements.

#8 of 36 Dropping V6? by sassy1866

Sep 27, 2011 (8:38 am)

Replying to: cannon3 (Sep 24, 2011 12:40 pm)
Has anyone heard if Ford is dropping the V6 and going with the I4? I'm torn because I do like the new look of the Fusion, but I want the V6. If it comes down to I'll buy the 2012 over the 2013 just to get it.

#9 of 36 Re: Dropping V6? [sassy1866] by robr2

Sep 27, 2011 (8:48 am)

Replying to: sassy1866 (Sep 27, 2011 8:38 am)
More than likely the V6 will not be offered in 2013. All the spy reports say the 2.0 Ecoboost will be the performance motor.

#11 of 36 Re: Dropping V6? [sassy1866] by ucc

Nov 08, 2011 (2:45 am)

Will 4 cyl engine even be able to move that car? I have '10 Fusion with V6 and I like it with 4 cyl its more of a Grandma car

#12 of 36 2013 Fusion now out in the open by frenchguy007

Jan 14, 2012 (6:50 am)

Well we can now see the car in it's entirety. Ford has pic's on its web site. I like it, it does have a bit of jaguar to it, much more modern than the old model it replaces. The interior is where I think we see the biggest difference, as much as the old car still had exterior styling, it did nothing for me on the inside. This one is much more attractive in its finishes.
 
I am going to predict that this car will give Hyundia Sonata's recent success a run for its money. Much more so than the new Malibu or especially the new Camry. What were those guys at Toyota smoking, that Camry looks so plain Jane it is pitiful. I believe that consumers are looking for more these days.

#13 of 36 Re: 2013 Fusion now out in the open [frenchguy007] by andre1969

Jan 16, 2012 (1:38 pm)

Replying to: frenchguy007 (Jan 14, 2012 6:50 am)
Well we can now see the car in it's entirety. Ford has pic's on its web site. I like it, it does have a bit of jaguar to it, much more modern than the old model it replaces.
 
I just went to the Ford website and I gotta say, that an adjective came to my mind that isn't often used to describe mainstream midsized cars... "Sexy!"
 
I really like that pale silvery blue-green that the hybrid on the right is sporting. Reminds me of the light jadestone that my old '82 Cutlass Supreme coupe had.
 
I had been thinking about buying a new car in the spring, and was leaning toward something like an Altima, Fusion, or Accord. But, I might just have to wait until this new Fusion comes out, and give it a look!

#14 of 36 Re: 2013 Fusion now out in the open [andre1969] by hpmctorque

Jan 17, 2012 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 16, 2012 1:38 pm)
I just hope, for Ford's sake, that the light jadestone is the only similarity between the '82 Gutless and the '13 Fusion. Oh, wait, they both have round tires.
 
On another subject, what do you think of the '13 Dart, from the pictures you've seen and the descriptions? Do you think that Dodge will display the Dart at the Washington Auto Show?

#15 of 36 Re: 2013 Fusion now out in the open [hpmctorque] by andre1969

Jan 18, 2012 (1:22 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 17, 2012 8:43 pm)
On another subject, what do you think of the '13 Dart, from the pictures you've seen and the descriptions? Do you think that Dodge will display the Dart at the Washington Auto Show?
 
I have mixed feelings about it. I think it looks good, up to about the B-pillar. But beyond that, it just has sort of a lumpy, awkward, egg-shaped look to it that I don't like. And the rump is too stubby. I do like the taillights, though.
 
But, maybe it'll grow on me after awhile. I'll be curious to see what the Dart is like, in person. I have a feeling it'll be too small for my tastes. I could see them showing the Dart at the DC auto show. They usually have a pretty good turnout there when it comes to concepts and near-future cars.
 
And yeah, hopefully the 2013 Fusion will be a better car than my '82 Cutlass was! Now, that thing was a nice riding, handling, comfortable car that was roomy for its size. And fuel economy wasn't bad for the era. But it was slow from a standstill. And, the transmission went out on it at 61,000, and the 231 V-6 was pretty much trashed by ~73,000. So I hope the new Fusion does better than that!

#16 of 36 Alert Warning Side Mirrors (2013) by puffin1

Jan 24, 2012 (8:51 am)

Suppose to came with Volvo alert mirrors,which stop you from drifting into the wrong lane..

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