Test Drive Ford Fusion since 2010 Hatchback

Alloy high test

Thanks to the successful concept consisting in alloy (namely, Fusion translates compact sizes, a roomy interior, solid appearance and considerable clearance, this Ford found many adherents. Those who are still thinking about the choice, it is worth listening to Pavl Leonov's opinion. Photo: Konstantin Yakubov.
Position in the market
In Europe, Fusion debuted in March 2002. It was built on the basis of his younger sister's Fiesta, although in size much more. The body combines the features of the hatchback, the station wagon and, perhaps, Microvana. The manufacturer even introduced the term UAV for this model (URBAN Activity Vehicle vehicle for active movement in the city. In 2005, the model was restored, in the current year we hope to see the next generation.
There are no direct competitors to fusion, although some refer to such Nissan-lapto, Suzuki-Ignis and them like. The main battle for the consumer's wallet unfolds with models close to the price: Chevrolet Latzetti, Nissan-almers Classic, Höndai Elantra, inexpensive modifications of KIA-LED, Opel-Astra, Citroen-C4 and of course, comes with a focus comparison. True, dealers note that this Ford is usually coming purposefully.
Configuration and prices
The most affordable fusion costs 394,500 rubles *. For this money, you get a car with an engine 1.4 liters (80 hp) and mechanics in the simplest configuration of the Core (Core), which includes an ABS anti-lock brake system with electronic distribution of EBD brake efforts, front and side airbags for the driver And the front passenger, the PATS immobilizer, adjustable on the angle of inclination steering column, steering power steering, adjustable in height driver seat, folding in a proportion 40:60 rear sofa back, fog lights and 15-inch steel wheels. But there is no Central Castle, not to mention the air conditioner, but to raise the glass and adjust the mirrors will have to manually.
Therefore, the next version of the Trend (Trend) is more interesting. Prices for it start with 429,500 rubles. The standard equipment, among other things, already includes electrified glasses (although only front) and mirrors (heated), central locking with Du, audio system with a CD player and a folding back of the front passenger seat that allows you to transport lengths up to 2.3 m, and The interior looks much richer finishing the inner door handles for aluminum and leather braid steering wheel. But there is no air conditioner here that at such a price it is difficult to justify. True, he is on the list of options, but the surcharge for it (28,900 rubles) makes this car only by 5,100 rubles cheaper than modifications of Elegance (Elegance), where cool is guaranteed already in the database.
To overpay whether these are the most 5100 rubles for the control of the radio tape recorder, the armrest for the driver, the lamp of individual lighting for the inhabitants of the first row, as well as some decor elements in the form of the door handles painted in the body of the body outside and chrome edging of the radiator grille, each decides itself. We consider it worth it. After all, the surcharge is slightly more than a percent of the finite cost of the car is not so significant. In addition, only in this configuration can be ordered automatic transmission, and the cost of some options is cheaper than similar to other packages. For example, Radina No. 13, in which a CD-changer appears on six disks, it costs 6,200 rubles for Elegance, for the trend 8000, and for the Code and at all 18 100.
The list of options itself depends on the selected modification; The more expensive version, the longer the list. In our opinion, the IVD course stability system (is available only on cars with MCP) for 19,200 rubles, side curtains (9600) and the central rear head restraint (800) are deserved special attention.
It is necessary to make a finite list of products. It is necessary before the purchase to make the fusion fusion magnetic, alarm system, or the same windows, will not be easy and, most importantly, is not suiced. After all, the multiplex wiring used on the machine does not tolerate coarse intervention, the matching CAN-BUS modules are required, each one costs at least 1,400 rubles.
Sales statistics claims that the additional options are few ordered that there is in stock, saving several months of waiting. The main share of sales (61.8%) accounted for the most expensive equipment of Elegance, followed by a trend (32.4%) and closes the list of Cor (5.8%).
The manufacturer does not offer a special Russian package, but, according to the representative office of the company in Russia, all marketing packets listed in the price list are formed taking into account the needs and conditions of the Russian market. In addition, the car initially is well adapted to our conditions the front and rear shoes, the energy-intensive suspension and, as already noted, considerable clearance.
Engine and body
In addition to the already mentioned 80-strong engine, a 1,6-liter motor capacity of 100 hp is also provided. Both can be aggregated with a 5-speed MCP. The more powerful can work in a pair and with a 4-speed Durashift machine (but only in Elegance configuration), and for 1.4 liters is provided by a tandem with a robotic Durashift EST box. From the last option, it is better to refuse a lot of complaints causes a robot from and specialists. The main claim is a thoughtful acceleration. More or less confident gear shift can be achieved only in manual mode. A reasonable choice of MCP, because the version with the machine costs more than half a million, and the overpayment for rest for the right hand will be 32,000 rubles. In addition, the version with the ACP is not so easy to buy accents expressed in delivery quotas, not in its favor. Some dealers do not see such modifications for half a year.
The difference in the price of modifications with 1.4 and 1.6 l engines is 24,000 rubles. The latter eats gasoline about half liters larger, but the increase in the moment (due to the larger volume) is very sensible. Therefore, when choosing, focus primarily on the operating conditions. We also believe that the surcharge is justified, since the Egoists infrequently buy themselves such a car, and the carriage of the family and cargo requires greater energy-relatedness, rather than to offer fusion with a 1.4 liter engine. This is especially felt when the air conditioner is turned on. Buyers share sympathy between both engines almost equally, a little more worst voting a ruble for 1.6 liters.
Engine 1.6 l The optimal solution for this multifunction car.
SAFETY
All cars, as already noted above, have a minimum of four airbags and equipped with ABS with EBD already in the database. In addition, you can order the IVD course stability system and side security curtains.
In the crash test, conducted by Euroncap in 2003, the car was awarded four stars for the protection of passengers, typing 24 points (out of 36 possible): 11 (out of 16) for the frontal blow and 13 (out of 18) per side. The mannequins did not like excessive pressure on the chest, the pain in the area of \u200b\u200bthe knees during the frontal impact and the pain in the chest and plus also in the abdominal cavity, the pelvis area and the ribs at the side.
About children The manufacturer has taken care of less ISOFIX fixtures not provided. Yes, and you can not carry them on the front passenger seat in a special handicraft, because the pillow is not turned off. For protection of pedestrians, Fusion was awarded two stars (of four possible).
But do not forget that the dorestayling machine, equipped with frontal airbags, which can also participate in the crissh test, so buyers and owners of updated cars can count on a higher level of protection.
Four airbags and ABS with EBD are already in the database a decent set for this class.
MAINTENANCE
All fusion producer gives a guarantee for two years or 100,000 km (depending on what comes before). For an additional fee, you can become a member of the Ford Program Service Contract, which will increase this period up to four years, and mileage up to 150,000 km (depending on the selected type of program). Warranty on the body from through corrosion for six years. Intervalized intervals are set 20,000 km. With such deadlines, long and forget that the car, in general, it is necessary to serve.
The cost of each then (it includes the replacement of oil, oil, air and cabin filters, as well as checking the main components and car units) fixed and is 4353 rubles. For all other work will have to be paid separately. For example, the fuel filter replacement costs 1352 rubles, spark plugs 988, brake fluid 1516, front / rear pads 25584127/32895071 (the price difference is due to the use of different materials), etc. The timing belt with rollers and pump is changed by 120,000 km Mileage, and this procedure adds to the cost of maintenance of approximately 21,000 rubles.
There are no long queues, but it is necessary to sign up in advance; The term of waiting from two days to the week. Body repairs will have to wait much longer from one to five months.
The 2008/2009 Winter Campaign program continues to operate, which will last until February 28 of this year. It provides for checking brake discs and pads, shock absorbers, states of rubber and disks, steering mechanism and suspension, wiper brushes, battery, the level of working fluids, body and paint-and-paint coating status for only 900 rubles.
As for weaknesses, there are not so many of them. Typically, the owners complain of too hard suspension, mediocre noise insulation, coolness in the legs when driving on medium and high speeds, even when working in all the stove and sensitivity to the quality of gasoline. The reliability can also be judged by the Ratings of the German TUV, in which Fusion among two or three-year-old cars divides third place from Porsche 911.
The content and maintenance of this car will not be a heavy burden for the family.
Buying a car
Buy fusion is not a problem almost all in demand modifications are available. Lacks of trading organizations are also not observed. In Moscow alone, there are about two tens of them, and in total there are 134 dealer and subdomillers. Some versions will have to wait about two weeks, well, if you send special order to the factory, then half a year not the limit, because, unlike focus, the fusion in Russia is not assembled.
With the tightening of credit issuance requirements, the proposal of the Ford Program on credit: the interest rate is 6.9% at an initial contribution from 20%.
Gray sellers with disappearance of queues This model has ceased to interest. They are now more focused on the scarce goods or rare modifications.
Hijaciousness and secondary market
Fusion was not so easy, despite the fact that only an immobilizer is provided in the standard. For resistance to hacking, this Fords system is among the top ten in Europe, and, moreover, the fusion hijackers do not use the hijackers, so everyone solves itself, whether the car makes the car with additional alarms (at the same time do not forget about difficulties with multiplex wiring).
The cost of the CASCO policy begins with 5% of the cost of the car, then it all depends on the appetites of specific insurers.
With the liquidity of cars in the secondary market, no special problems are observed. In the first year, they lose approximately 1520% of the cost, in the next 812%. With the sale, as well as with the purchase, there should be no problems.
Fusion was very loved by the Russians that estimated his consumer qualities. Partly this is a consequence of commemorative multi-month queues to the most sought-after model with a blue oval on a radiator lattice focus. But with the disappearance of the deficit, the sales rate fusion is not reduced. Although at a price, it has already closely approached the elder brother, and in some equipment surpassed. So, according to statistics, the car is located at the 11th place in the ranking of the best-selling foreign models in Russia, and in a short time, it may be included in the top ten, overtaking the baby Daewoo Matiz. The difference between them is calculated by some tens.
As the calculation shows, in operation fusion (SMS 24) is cheaper than Chevrolet Latzetti (SMS 16).
CEX SP
Calculated as a difference between two values. The first maximum permissible cost of operation during the year, which, in our experience, should not exceed 40% of its initial cost for any car. It is like a maximum. From it, we subtract the second number of percentage of expenses for the exploitation of the underdeveloped vehicle modification for the first 30,000 km of run to its initial price. At the same time, we take into account the cost of the CCAMA and CASCO policies (the price of the first is established by law, for the second we take the average value), transport tax (according to the tax service), the cost of planned that (according to the regulations and rates of official dealers), fuel costs (we consider the recommended factory manufacturer and the consumption specified in the mixed cycle). The difference is the difference is the SM index. What it is more, the relatively cheaper operation. For this parameter, we will compare cars.
For example, the cost of operation of the Ford Fusion chosen by us for the first 30,000 km is 16% of its price. We deduct this indicator from the maximum 40% and we obtain an index equal to 24.
Our choice of fusion with an engine is 1.6 liters and MCP, Elegance equipment. SP index 24.
Prices for modifications Ford Fusion
 

* Prices at the time of preparation of the material (December 2008).
The editors thanks the company's independence company for help in preparing the material.
 
 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"