Overall rating
Ford Fusion Plus 1.6 TDCi 5dr review
Chunky-looking Fusion is different take on Ford's Fiesta
Aug 2006
Likes:
- Mild facelift adds some much needed character
- Entertaining driving experience and warbling exhaust note
- For a supermini, the cabin is big enough to accommodate a small family
- Revamp has boosted quality of materials used inside and outside the cabin
Gripes:
- For all the car's good points, steering feel is lacking
- Selecting even some of the new gadgets offered puts the Fusion's price in a class above
- Although cabin quality has improved, there's still too much black plastic on show
- Ford's promotional efforts have failed to get the Fusion accepted by trendy urbanites – despite its chunky, 4x4-inspired looks