Ford Fusion test drive since 2005 hatchback

A note of superiority

Much has already been said about the appearance of more and more niche models. Feeding us with commercials in breaks between their favorite series and football, producers of vying convinces of their advantages. And we do not cease to be surprised how before we did not think of making such a cool machine?
So now we are offered an alternative to the usual hatchback and sedans in the form I don’t even know why they will also be compact Vanas. The modernized Ford Fuzn and the latest Nissan laptop, standing at the junction of B- and C-classes, are they really so good as family cars?
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion, built on the basis of the FIEST model, made his debut in March 2002. In 2005, the car underwent restyling.
Engines: gasoline 1.4 and 1.6 liters (80 and 100 hp).
Gearboxes: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
Complete: Core, Trend, Elegance.
The price of basic configurations: $ 12 99017 290.
Nissan Note
Nissan laptop was created on the basis of the Japanese TIIIDA model of the 2004 model. The premiere of the car took place in January 2005.
Engines: gasoline 1.4 and 1.6 liters (88 and 110 hp).
Gearboxes: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
Complete: Comfort, Luxury, Tekna.
The price of basic configurations: $ 14 99020 490.

Tall, compact, roomy
But do not wave to the cottage? Good weather; The road to the phasenda is the best suited for assessing the running qualities: first a high -speed highway, then a winding two -line, at the end of the lane; Yes, and some things on the eve of the season would be nice to transfer outside the city!
At the entrance, I am impatiently waiting for a Fuzhn Khaki color, which for some reason was called gray in the traffic police. We load things ... to say that the places for them are more than enough to scoop the soul. Nevertheless, the luggage compartment of a successful shape, the loading height is small, the wheel arches are slightly issued. Naturally, the rear seat is laid out in parts; The front back lies on the pillow and forms a picnic table in the cabin. And under this chair is hidden an additional glove compartment. Conveniently!
A small TV, a pair of road bags, the grill did not forget anything? Two thirds are sitting behind, if he was here, there would be very little space. Sitting behind the wheel, the first thing you pay attention to the overlay, edging devices, ventilation deflectors and the central console. Firstly, it differs slightly in color from the front panel. Secondly, it looks stiff, although in fact made of soft plastic. It usually happens the other way around! I must say, Fusion surprised not only this.m.
I adapt to turning on the washer with a button in the end of the steering wheel switch. It’s likely that it will not work out likely that it will not work out, it will remain on the glory of God, even if the hood opens from the cabin, and not the key from under the emblem!
But you do not need to get used to handling: the light character of Ford does not fake unpleasant surprises. In the city of Fuzhn, it pleases with maneuverability and only three ruling steering from the stop to the stop. The tariff turn on the secondary suburban path, I traveled hundreds of times, Ford Fusion overcame by 90 km/h, while the centrifugal force sought to push out many at 70 km/h. I praise the delicate operation of the course stability system (if desired, you can turn it off) for not interfering with a turn with a spark. The tenacious of Fuzhn is turned into a thorough recount of road joints, but this almost does not tire.
The power unit left a very pleasant impression. A 1.6-liter stewing without a strangle is lucky even a loaded car and does not require frequent switching. Although it is a pleasure to click once again. The selectivity is excellent, the moves are short, the fixation is clear.
Perhaps the only thing that caused some voltage on the route of sailing. Either the wind blew especially strong, or only a passing stream, sung in an advertisement, poured in an advertisement. But here are the last meters to the goal: they have to be overcome by primer. The car is high not only on the roof, but also on the road clearance! Only a couple of times struck the bottom of the Fuzhn last year's grass.
Already arrived? Passengers claim that they are not tired at all. Is this not the most flattering assessment of the family car?

HAPPY MOMENTS
In Europe, Nissan Note replaced the stiffing almer, the demand for which came to naught. In Russia, everything else is sold in full swing, even grows for modifications! Will both models get along in our market? There are no doubts about it.
I apologize to the bright blue Hatchb, the compact van attracted the eyes of motorists who stuck with us in a traffic jam on Sadovoy, like a stylish handbag from a famous designer in a boutique window.
Still would! A beautifully curved roof with lanterns entering it forms an elegant profile, headlights with protruding droplets conquered many hearts on Mikra model. In an elegant salon, you mark the semicircle of the central console; Then, attention is switched to an unusual combination of round and rectangular ventilation deflectors; Finally, the gaze stops on a silver wave visor covering the devices. Sharman!
The laptop intended for journalistic tests is equipped with a automatic. Given the difference of 10 hp. In favor of Fuzhn, we believe that competitors are equal in energy supply. But the sensations on the go from Nissan are completely different. It is softer, smooth and subjectively not so fast in a set of speed. However, our measurements refute this!
Losing in the first 40 km/h, the laptop is practically recouped by a hundred, after which he again begins to lag behind a little. Given the substantially less run by Nissan, it can be assumed that this is not so successful aerodynamic characteristics. But I learned all this later, when both cars brought for measurements on the dynamometric road of the landfill.
In the meantime, Ford's traces have not yet cooled, I have a second call towards the cottage. The next bags, bags, bundles of the pride of the laptop fell into Nissan. The double -bottom design is extremely convenient for Flexiboard: two shelves are installed at different heights, both vilely and muddy -resistant sides up. We put packages in the underput, a bag is perfectly arranged on top, the upper shelf is good for trifles.
Even in areas with rude asphalt, one feels how well the tires are drowned out, against which the motor would reduce the volume in accelerated modes. On some types of coatings, vibrations penetrate into the salon, which slightly spoils the idyllic picture.
Nissan’s praise and handling are worthy. He has a typical character for the front -wheel drive: it is worth throwing gas, and the laptop willingly dies into a turn. A simple hydromechanical automatic machine works clearly: gently switches four gears and does not irritate thoughtfulness.
Here is a familiar turn, on the speedometer the same 90 km/h, well, well! Nissan Note is also not a mistake: of course, it doesn’t do without rolls, but you still need to try to bring the laptop to the frightening modes and it is not his role to screech with tires.
The review is very good, not least due to a high vertical landing. To be moderately, hard seats are kept well in corners, there are no complaints about ergonomics. But it was worth crossing the rear sofa, as it became clear for who this car! Half of the seat here, unlike Ford Fusion, move back and forth, which allows you to significantly expand the freight capabilities. Well, if there is only a couple of packages in the trunk, it is better to push the sofa back and make sure of the very freeness of the high ceiling. As a bonus, the laptop offers folding tables, which is also not in Ford. Just do not use them on the go away from sin.
Again, a dusty primer, but the sensations are different. We have to be careful, we are no longer going, but rather make our way to the goal. It would seem that a loss of only 10 mm, but you feel the dangerous proximity of the earth.

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So what's in the final? Remembering the advertising slogans, under which they offer customers a laptop and a fusion, I state everything the way they promised. One tall, compact, roomy. Another gives happy moments of family life. But the advertisement for that advertising, so that we will have to pay for it, and a lot. In the case of our cars, about 20 thousand. e. at the base price from 13 and 15 thousand! So the compact Wenn will cost no cheaper than a full -fledged sedan, not so tall and not so family.
Ford Fusion is more universal compared to competitors of class B, while oriented primarily on the driver.
General assessment 7.6
+ The painful motor, high clarity of the gearbox, good handling, significant road clearance.
- Modest, against the background of a competitor, the possibility of transforming the salon, mediocre sound insulation.
Nissan Note is a good alternative to Sedan B- and even C-classes for a young family with children: it is very comfortable, quite dynamic, as practical as possible.
General assessment 8.2
+ Excellent transformation opportunities, space in the back seat, excellent acoustic comfort, solid decoration materials against competitors.
- relatively small (in a comfortable configuration) trunk, parasitic noises in some modes.
Mikhail GZOVSKY: Upon closer examination of the FUZHN and the laptop are completely different. Nissan went a little further in his desire to be a family Wan, while Ford is closer to the traditional hatchback.
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 

    
 

 
 
Mikhail Gzovsky
 

A source: The magazine "Driving"