Reader Adam Shaharel just sent us these pictures of a Ford Fusion in Malaysia. Thanks, buddy! Spotted on the ELITE Highway heading to Shah Alam, the D-segment sedan was caught completely uncovered, which is rare in this day and age. Not that we’re complaining, that is.
The silver sedan looks rather flash under the Malaysian sun, with its dual exhaust ports and twenty-spoke alloy wheels (yes, we counted them) standing out rather well. We can’t quite make out the Aston Martin-esque front grille, but the swept-back headlight and matching tail lamps are clear to be seen.
Click to enlarge.Ford’s Malaysian distributor, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), confirmed to us at KLIMS13 – where a Ford Fusion Hybrid was displayed – that the upcoming Mondeo replacement will be badged as the Fusion. Makes sense, really, considering that the Mondeo nameplate never really caught on here.
When it arrives in Malaysia, the Fusion will fit above the Fiesta and Focus in Ford’s Malaysian lineup. It’s not the only car on SDAC’s horizon, of course. As we already know, the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost is set for an April launch, while the Fiesta ST and EcoSport will be here later in the year. The Transit van, meanwhile, has just been announced.
Ford Fusion Hybrid at KLIMS13
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looks like mazda6 have a close rival now! please price spec it nicer! u will have my slice,auto connexion!
Agree!
As one of the current Mondeo ecoboost owner, l would say Mondeo is awesome even speeding at 220km/h it still stays calm & stable.
Powershift problem?? Not from what l know. It does not react as fast as DSG but performs very smoothly and easy to dwell with.
One word — Awesome
Bla bla bla…complain complain complain..ayoyo tambi get a life la or get laid….
Only reason Mondeo failed was because lack of promotion. It’s a Euro CBU from Belgium which is why it command such price.
Unfortunately typical Malaysians (like yourself I’m sure) couldn’t see past the badge. Crap cars get high sales just because they have the T badge.
Pathetic.
We’ll said….these ppl only see Toyota and Honda besides BMW and merc as the best looking, best resale value, most sporty, most safe.
Yeah, good luck selling a 3 cylinder 1.0 C segment car in number obsessed Malaysia…
every page u also comment and complain ….
u tested the FIESTA EcoBoost ? if not dont complain …. as see the spec show 1.0cc 3 cylinder more power than POLO TSI n even cheaper … pay lower road tax n petrol soo … ?
I strongly agree with u. If not because the mazda 6 came first, i might choose the ford instead. Ecobooooooooosssstttt
Actually its on the tow truck because the Powershift gearbox broke down. The same problem with Powershift on the Focus and Fiesta. So don’t make the mistake of buying this car with Powershift.
Sure or not? My friend owns a 2011 Fiesta and he doesn’t have any problems whatsoever. But then, he’s the type of guy who services his car at the SC rather than some mekanik bawah pokok.
Anyways, is the Fusion a CBU from Mexico?
Official SC or dedicated specialist? If official SC, then obviously you are lying.
I have a Fiesta and Lynx RS and I gotta say, the official SDAC SC is totally rubbish.
bro…i have a fiesta too…SC been good and efficient so far. I guess demanding people will consider it bad service.
Ever considered that different official SCs can be, well, different?
Although I cant say about the tow truck bit, the problems with the Powershift gearbox are real, even in their 6speed version:
Read about it here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306863
Have to admit their Powershifts and the Ford Sync has problems:
http://www.dailytech.com/Consumers+Not+Fond+of+MyFord+Touch+PowerShift+DualClutch+Auto+Transmission/article21954.htm
My Focus’ gearbox doesn’t break down. It’s just annoying as f*ck to drive at low speeds and standstill.
Actually the truck belongs to a transport company that transport new cars.It is not a breakdown tow truck.So the car is a new car not a broken down unit.
you really like to lie n twist, see properly this Mondeo is not available in Malaysia market yet ,
is the latest Mondeo with the new chrome grill .. haizz. Smell like you are others car brand salesman
Ok birdy, what are your proof that the fusion broke down.Are you a god that know everything? NOkan, so dont make that you dont know.
I hope there will be no idiots trying to stick “Aston Martin” and “Rapide” badge onto this thing.
Bro, don’t give them ideas. But anyway, the Mondeo looks great when it was launched, but like the previous gen Focus, it doesn’t age well. There is one in my neighborhood, it’s in green for better or worse.
It will be launched in April.
Stay tuned.
Yes, there will be a launching in April, but not the Fusion…. it the Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost with 125hp 170Nm…
for Fusion….pls wait till end of 2014 to smell it…and 2015 to own it… :-)
yeah! the new fiesta is launch on april … but im not waitin for fiesta. im waiting this mazda6 rival…(actually the both lookin good
Problems with Ford’s audio and Sync system highlighted here. Please watch before buying one:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5v2aRSWpD-Q
What’s with the Cerato tail lights?
Ya I also wonder.. those Cerato tail lights are blinding sore nipples.
Should copy Ford properly…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1mJtCuoKkg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Gosh, you won’t believe I was watching this clip before opening this page. Come on bring on China specs and take my money
I am still trying to understand what rim is that, yes it is 20 spoke(gonna be a pain washing it ,the Alza’s rims is already tough enough) but there is some sort of cover over it, dosen’t look plastic, I know the concept Porsche 918 has the same plastic over the rims….interesting
Price it well and spec it right…
Hows ford after sales service anyway…? Any honest comments?
Looked quite handsome.
i can say all the SC in malaysia are sux … dont care what brand … just Toyota abit better than others.
How do you know? Have you ever tried them all? I’m very happy with my Renault SC in JB. Good price, good service, friendly staff. I really can’t complain.
Junk useless car of course expectation lower lar.
You go mercedes, now this is what i call real service.
This is the one and what we want one! Best price please!!!!!!!
2.0 ecoboost produces 240hp!!!
To compete with T and H, SD must not only bring in 2.0l but also 1.5l turbo and price it below 160k … without this impact Ford is no where to compete in segment D market …
Ok, at least they have all passengers car named now consistently : fiesta- focus-fusion where their fans can
Flocked together fondly calling their cars Fofi , Fofo and Fofu
Funny how many “F” words can be fun and fabulous like the freaking American be freely found to have fixation on
May be it is a good idea to do the same for their SUV , MPV and pick ups, etc
How about to complete the vowels , we need a Fofa and a fofe. And more importantly keep it in 2 syllabus (so it would not be too hard for the American) That makes Fargo and Ferret to replace b-max and Kuga ?
well it’s somewhat a car, problem is the belgium plant in Genk is shutdown, so thai CBU for 190k
Tail lamps look like Maserati GT
waited and waied for this to come here….mazda 6 came….even the new honda accord came and months passed…ended up going for a A4 with fantastic discounts. Fussion is a good car just that SDAC took way too long to bring this car here…..late like almost 2 years….all those who were waiting for a new D-segment car would have got a new ride by now….Just find the initial exitment around fussion is gone…sudenly i find this design a little dated….may be just me. Its so common to see them as taxis in EU. HOpe SDAC promotes it well enough to raise the profile of the fussion here as a serious contender in the D segment with a good overall package.
I like your comment but, wrong spelling (the car it fusion not fussion)..correction bro! :D
so your point is? to tell others that u bought an A4…
rent-a-car when the Fusion was 1st introduce. Even without hybrid is one of the fuel saving car..from LA-Vegas-LA only pump 1 round (2 tanks used)..
I thought it is only LHD in Fusion, so I wonder if this replacement is true or not..
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I thought i saw a KIA. hahaha
Rear Look alike K3.
like but cant afford because msia prices so high!