I would trade in the Jetta and Focus right now

"AM" (ap18961) 06/13/2015 at 22:11 • Filed to: None

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If Ford were to bring the (Fusion) Mondeo Vignale over to North America. I didn’t think the Fusion could look any better than it already does.

scoob > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:14

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DIAMOND STITCHGIN!!!!1!!11

Coty > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:15

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you might wanna double check your title.

AM > Coty 06/13/2015 at 22:19

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What’s wrong with it?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:20

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Don’t forget. This exists as well.

AM > scoob 06/13/2015 at 22:20

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Definitely don't see much of that anymore!

Jedidiah > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:21

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These pleated seats look really good

Alex from Toronto > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:24

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I’m not a big fan of the focus/mondeo but the wagon looks nice.

AM > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/13/2015 at 22:26

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I don’t want a wagon though. If I did I would have posted this guy

AM > Jedidiah 06/13/2015 at 22:31

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They do look fantastic, would look great in a nice brown colour.

AM > Alex from Toronto 06/13/2015 at 22:32

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Meh, I don’t really like wagons. I mean it is nice but I prefer the sedan.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AM 06/13/2015 at 22:39

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It is a nice looking wagon though.

AM > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/13/2015 at 23:10

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Very nice wagon indeed, just not my thing.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AM 06/13/2015 at 23:27

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It is a rather nice looking sedan as well though.

samssun > AM 06/14/2015 at 01:52

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Needs RS.

Svend > AM 06/14/2015 at 02:29

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I like it but is it really worth the £6,500 over the Titanium.

But then again once you spec it to same engine (in this case 2.0 Duratorq TDCi 180PS S6 6 Speed Manual), bodystyle and colour (magnetic metallic (£545 cost option the Titanium)) there is only £2,000 difference. So for exclusivity and the Vignale package I think its really worth it.

They are rolling out the Vignale package through the range with I believe the Galaxy or S-Max coming next.

Nauraushaun > AM 06/14/2015 at 04:47

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In Austalia you can get something that looks similar...but is a ute.

In before Mondeomino, etc

duurtlang > Svend 06/14/2015 at 05:59

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I do wonder how well this will sell. It’s still ‘just’ a Ford afterall. As a new car it’ll be more expensive to own for a few years than a similar Merc/Audi/BMW due to probably very steep depreciation, yet it lacks the badge.

AM > Svend 06/14/2015 at 07:07

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I would say it’s worth it, the Vignale package makes it a little more premium, more like a Lincoln than a Ford. With your info provided I would most definitely pay for the upgrade.

I do believe the S-Max is the next for the Vignale package.

AM > duurtlang 06/14/2015 at 07:08

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I find the Vignale package makes it a bit more premium. It is still a Ford at the end of the day but I think the package pushes it to be more like a Lincoln.

Some people might really like this package, only time will tell.

AM > samssun 06/14/2015 at 07:12

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They should make a Fusion ST with the 2.3 from the mustang or 2.7 from the Edge.

Then we can have the FiST, FoST and FuST. Just need the FeST and the FaST (pronounced as fast) to have all the vowels.

AM > Nauraushaun 06/14/2015 at 07:13

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Never heard/seen one of these, it's neat!

Svend > duurtlang 06/14/2015 at 07:34

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The Vignale range is Fords attempt to try and keep its customers a little longer. Its always been the way of Fiesta/Escort/Focus to Galaxy/Mondeo and then leave Ford for something more premium (even if it was only in your mind) of a base model Mercedes, BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. This is Fords attempt at premium. Because outside of North America its just Ford unlike how VAG has Skoda/SEAT then you’d look at VW or Audi, then if wealthier you’d go Bentley or Porsche, etc... while staying within the same group simply nurturing you to trade higher and higher.

Svend > AM 06/14/2015 at 07:39

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Ford is doing with the Vignale what David Blaine has been doing the last few years and that is trying to keep relevant. In the U.S. Ford has some other offerings where outside of North America its simply Ford trying to compete with groups that are more varied and even more personal.

duurtlang > Svend 06/14/2015 at 08:40

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I get that and that’s great in theory, but I have my doubts about how it’ll work in real life. At least a corporation like PSA created the DS subbrand, which in my opinion has more potential than an extra luxurious version of a regular car. But we’ll see.

AM > Svend 06/14/2015 at 08:41

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It's a wise decision though, American brands don't do so well in Europe.

samssun > AM 06/14/2015 at 11:19

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Just go up an engine for each model: 2.3 in the Fusion ST (awd mandatory), and 2.7 in the RS. Then 2.0 in the Fiesta RS (awd preferred).

AM > samssun 06/14/2015 at 11:31

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Fusion RS with AWD and the 2.7 would make for a fast car!

Svend > duurtlang 06/14/2015 at 15:21

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Personally I don’t think it will work as well as Ford want or need it to do.

Svend > AM 06/14/2015 at 15:27

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I think the rest of the worlds cars might do well in the U.S. but U.S. centric would only do okay-ish in few countries outside North America. Buick would die on its head, Lincoln would be a non starter, Chevy have pulled the brand from Europe already, GMC a non starter. Perceptions and executions of vehicles made by these companies would mean they wouldn’t even get looked at and I think Ford know that why they can’t bring Lincoln over here.

AM > Svend 06/14/2015 at 15:40

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I think the only American brands that would sell in Europe are Cadillac, Ford and Dodge. However, Ford doesn’t really count since most of the American models are already the European models.

Svend > AM 06/14/2015 at 15:49

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Cadillac have tried a couple of times and mainland Europe has a few dealerships but are I think a niche car for something different.

AM > Svend 06/14/2015 at 16:38

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They definitely don't sell well over there.

Svend > AM 06/15/2015 at 01:26

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I only ever saw a few of them in Holland and a couple in Germany.