Ford India launches the new Fusion Plus

Mumbai: Ford India has launched the Fusion Plus, an exciting new variant to the Ford Fusion range.

The company said the new variant of Fusion will be available in 1.6 litre Duratec petrol and 1.4 litre Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel engine versions, which would be priced at Rs6,16,500 and Rs6,83,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

The new Fusion Plus delivers a superior combination of performance, fuel efficiency, driving dynamics and ride comfort and is enhanced with additional features and distinctive styling, in response to consumer feedback.  The car offers features such as height adjustable driver's seat, power adjustable outside rear view mirrors, all new anti-lock breaking system, 15-inch alloy wheels, body colour bumpers, door handles, side moulding and deck lid.

A Fusion+ badge is the final distinguishing touch to the new top-end variant.
 
The Fusion Plus offers potential consumers excellent value for money. The introductory offer on the Fusion Plus this month includes a MP3 player with 4 speakers.
 
Ford India recently slashed prices of the diesel variant of the Fusion by Rs22,000, passing on the benefit of the reduction in the excise duty on small cars from 16 per cent to 12 per cent in the Union Budget 2008. (Also see: Ford cuts price of Fusion diesel by Rs22,000)  ''We have enhanced the value equation of the Ford Fusion Plus with the inclusion of key features. But we were very careful to retain well known Fusion qualities such as superior performance and driving pleasure,'' Scott McCormack, Ford India's vice president marketing, sales and service, said.

The Fusion Plus is available in wide range of colours including Brush Steel, Mystic Wine, Moon Dust Silver, Panther Black, Diamond White and Paprika Red.
 
Fusion Plus exterior styling features:

• New body-colour bumper rub strips, door handles, side moulding and rear deck lid
• New body-colour rear view mirrors
• New 15-inch alloy wheels
• Flexible boot space
• "Lozenge" shaped headlamps with integrated turn indicators

Fusion Plus on-road driving features:

• Maneuverable turning radius of 4.9 metres is well suited to congested city conditions
• Best–in-class ground clearance of 198mm that offers excellent drive on Indian roads – city or highway
• Economical 1.4-litre Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel engine – producing 160Nm at 2000rpm
• Lively 1.6-litre Duratec petrol engine – delivering 101PS at 6500rpm

Fusion Plus interior safety and comfort features:

• Height adjustable driver's seat
• Power adjustable rear view mirrors
• Anti lock braking systems (ABS)
• Power steering
• All Power windows
• Plush dual-tone interior
• Soft-touch dash panel
• Distance-to-empty indicator and a digital clock
• Approach lights (activated by key FOB) activates the vehicle's interior and exterior lights to illuminate the vehicle for additional safety in poorly lit, dark locations 
• Tilt adjustable steering
• Smart starter and smart charger
• Intelligent rear wipers – Rear wipers that come on automatically when the front wipers are on and you shift the car into reverse gear.
• Height adjustable front and rear head rests
• Height adjustable front seat belts
• Defoggers
• Front 12-volt accessory power socket
• Programmable keyless entry
• Over 10 innovative stowage spaces inside the car