Ford Fusion (02-12) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 16 December 2008
Borrowing the handling characteristics of the Fiesta - as well as adding more headroom and luggage capacity – the Fusion is a good choice for buyers who want a tidy little car with extra interior space. The Fusion offers a taller, more practical alternative with a higher roof, more upright seating position and a decent boot. It's not the best looking small car around however and another criticism is that the base model's lack of standard equipment is disappointing, whereas the top spec is brimming with an unnecessary level of gadgetry. There are some frugal engines offered too, but the 1.4 TDCi is very sluggish and best avoided.
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Good rear passenger space, decent boot room, comfortable ride

Awkward styling, mediocre equipment levels on base models, plasticky interior

Borrowing the handling characteristics of the Fiesta - as well as adding more headroom and luggage capacity – the Fusion is a good choice for buyers who want a tidy little car with extra interior space. The Fusion offers a taller, more practical alternative with a higher roof, more upright seating position and a decent boot. It's not the best looking small car around however and another criticism is that the base model's lack of standard equipment is disappointing, whereas the top spec is brimming with an unnecessary level of gadgetry. There are some frugal engines offered too, but the 1.4 TDCi is very sluggish and best avoided.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "There are two petrol engines available in the Fusion - a 1.4-litre and a 1.6-litre, both of which..."

  • Handling

    3 out of 5

    "As it's based on the excellent Fiesta, the Fusion is very similar to drive with safe and predictable..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "Improving on the Fiesta’s generous interior space and increased headroom, the Fusion is tall on the..."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "If you need a lot of space then the Fusion is a good choice. It doesn’t look particularly elegant –..."

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

    "The Fusion was originally available in three trim levels of (very simply) 1,2 and 3. All cars come..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "The upright seating position is great for easy access, as well as giving a better driving posture..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

    "The brick-like aerodynamics mean the Fusion isn't as fuel efficient as the Fiesta, but costs are..."

  • Green credentials

    4 out of 5

    "The Fusion performs well on the eco front - the greenest model is the 1.4 TDCI which emits 122g/km..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Fusion has a decent four-star Euro NCAP crash test score, helped by the reinforced side impact..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "The Fusion is as reliable as the Fiesta, with just occasional warranty niggles. There are reports of..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Fusion isn't as popular as the Fiesta and has been on sale for several years now. Therefore any..."

  • Buying used

    2.5 out of 5

    "As it's not as common as the Fiesta, so you may have to hunt about to find one, however there are a..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "The biggest problem is ignorance. It's not a well-known model, so buyers won't know what you're..."

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