Source: Ford Motor Company Press Release
FORD FUSION IS A HIT WITH ONLINE CUSTOMERS
According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 New Autoshopper.com Study SM, 77 percent of new vehicle buyers consult independent online resources during their search for a new vehicle. Here are some verbatim comments about the Ford Fusion posted to Yahoo! Autos (www.autos.yahoo.com), one of the industry’s most visited automotive Web sites:
1. My Fusion Smoked a Camry This Morning!!! "Ford is definitely back in the car business in a big way with this car. My Fusion is faster, has better fuel economy, looks better and handles better than the Camry or Accord. The best part is it’s $4,000 less, which means you'd be crazy not to choose the FUSION! This car is waking AMERICA up and slapping them across the face with American engineering taking center stage again where it belongs. At $249 per month for 39 months it’s a no-brainer." – Tommy from Greenville, NC
2. An American Really Worth Considering!!! "I bought this car a few weeks ago. I was between a Saturn Aura XR and this one. I felt more comfortable in this car. I did not like the feel of the Aura – something was missing when I was turning the wheel – just did not feel right. I road this car and it felt like GEM!!! Everything is wonderful about this car with the exception of the wide turns. Other than that, no complaints. Ford really hit it on the nail with this one. Finally an excellent American product that is worth considering! If you are considering a sedan like Honda or Toyota, I highly recommend you look at this car. You will not be disappointed. That is a promise." – Kendrick from Hamilton, NJ
3. Fusion is Best in its Class!!!! "We just purchased a brand new 2007 Ford Fusion. Overall I have no complaints about this car. We love it. We did our research on this car before we purchased it, and the FUSION came HIGHLY recommended. Great value. The four-cylinder takes off just like a V-6. Ford has surpassed our expectations with this car. Love the satellite radio and the upgraded sound system! Great job FORD!!!" – Audrey from Tyler, TX
4. Ford Fusion’s the Ultimate "This car is great. I could say it is the best mid-size car in the U.S. The Toyota Camry has nothing over the Fusion! I recommend for people to buy a Ford Fusion before you think about any other car." – DH from Albuquerque
5. GREAT Car! "I have a 2007 Fusion. The car rides very smooth and has easy handling. The car looks more modern and stylish, unlike the Accord and Camry, which look too much like a "family car". I am very satisfied overall with the Fusion. It is a money saver as far as gas goes; a little less than 400 miles on a full tank...I love it!" – Tina J. from Norfolk, VA
6. Ford Surprises! "This is my first Ford ever which I waited one year to buy. So far I have been very impressed. I was a huge Toyota fan, but this car and all the new Ford products have changed my perception completely about Ford’s quality and commitment to change. It will not be long before the American car companies take over the market again!" – Rahul from Livonia, MI
7. Sporty, Quiet and Smooth "My wife and I drove a few different models before we drove the Fusion and it is by far the quietest and smoothest of like vehicles. It has lots of power and gets very good fuel mileage. We were trading in a sports car and were worried about losing the fun. That didn't happen with our new Fusion. I would recommend this car to anyone. Period. Ford is building the right kind of cars." – JC from Cottage Grove, OR
8. Beats BMW and Audi; Excellent Car "I looked at Toyota, Honda, Audi and BMW before purchasing the AWD Fusion. The Fusion is the first American car I’ve owned in 20 years. After three months, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. The more I drive my Fusion, the more I like it. My previous car was an Audi A4. Boy, what a terrible car that was! In the shop three times a year (had to tow it in twice) and the service costs were astronomical. My opinion is that while Audi and BMW are OK cars, they are not really worth the price and only provide the ILLUSION of quality. The Fusion is truly a great value and a great quality car that handles like a dream." – Burt from Milpitas, CA
9. Fusion with AWD is an Excellent Buy "I've always kept my eye on the Fusion, and as soon as they released a car with AWD, I had to buy it. Boy, am I glad. This car handles extremely well. I’ve been able to test in the rain and it was smooth. I think the Fusion also is a very nice design. The chrome accents make this car look a step above the competition." – Kelly from Chicago
10. Pleasantly Surprised "This being our first new car purchase, we spent a lot of time test-driving different makes/models for four-door sedans. We finally narrowed the final choice to a Nissan Altima or Ford Fusion. We were surprised to find that the Fusion won handily in the styling and interior comfort departments (imo). The dark leather seats and interior are gorgeous and the car handles very nicely. Ride is quiet. Only 1K miles so far, but averaging 27 mpg (city). My wife has had several people ask, ‘what kind of car is that?’ Little do they know it cost less than $20K. I think this car is the best kept secret in the market – still haven't seen many on the road. The only negative to mention is that rear visibility is lacking, due to the car’s angle and window size. Other than that, I’m very impressed (shocked?) to see an American company produce a car of this quality." – WS from Denver
March 20, 2007
