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Old 09-09-2015, 03:02 AM   #1
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Default Upcoming Fusion ST

Thought you guys might like to see this.

http://wot.motortrend.com/1509_ford_...d_exhaust.html

I think a 2.7 V6 EcoBoost with AWD is very likely. Hopefully it has a sport mode with RWD bias.
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Old 09-09-2015, 06:50 AM   #2
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With a bit of luck it won't run a dreaded version of the 'powershift' transmission....
Anybody know what other options Ford have in this regard for a Mondeo/Fusion?
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Old 09-09-2015, 07:30 AM   #3
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The ST will run a conventional 6 speed auto.

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Old 09-09-2015, 07:48 AM   #4
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That would be a mid size car I'd actually consider.
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Old 09-09-2015, 10:26 AM   #5
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Hopefully the ride has improved (revised with a ST model), most of the reviews I have read and seen from Europe and AU were disappointed that the Mondeo has gone a little soft even for a standard car. Due to US requirements?
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I hope it rivals what Alfa is doing in terms of styling and performance.
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That would be a mid size car I'd actually consider.
How does it compare size wise to Mondeo? Is it a replacement or will it sell alongside it?
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How does it compare size wise to Mondeo? Is it a replacement or will it sell alongside it?
The Mondeo and fusion are the same, just different badges
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Oh OK, thought this would be our falcon replacement...
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Oh OK, thought this would be our falcon replacement...
It is.
Not much separates the current Mondeo/Fusion and Falcon size wise.
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Oops I was going to write Fusion/Mondeo to avoid conFusion (haha), but I forgot.
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It would be a great daily driver to complement a weekend-warrior in the form of an FG-X XR8 or upcoming 310 XR6T.
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Old 10-09-2015, 04:41 PM   #13
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It is.
Not much separates the current Mondeo/Fusion and Falcon size wise.
No it isn't. Ford have said themselves they have nothing to replace Falcon. And Mondeo is already sold underneath Falcon.

Length might be a match but thats about as far as it goes.
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No it isn't. Ford have said themselves they have nothing to replace Falcon. And Mondeo is already sold underneath Falcon.

Length might be a match but thats about as far as it goes.
True.
Whilst it can never be a full replacement for the Falcon in both technical detail (no RWD/V8/I6/towing capacity) and for emotional and historical reasons, Mondeo will become Fords largest sedan offered in this country and by default becomes a Falcon replacement.
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I can see where your going with this but if it already exists on the market today it is not it's replacement, it is sold as a medium size car, not a large one.
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