New Aston...er Ford Fusion

**Dincenzo** · #1 05-01-2012, 10:42 PM

I would drive it...but would James Bond?

**JeremyJon** · #2 05-01-2012, 10:58 PM

bond drove a mondeo in casino royale

IMO ford could design better, than to simply copy AM in its common car range

**texasmr2** · #3 05-01-2012, 11:27 PM

Cross out Fusion and replace it with Taurus SHO and I would drive it.

**Bullfighter** · #4 05-02-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by garnet

... IMO ford could design better, than to simply copy AM in its common car range

Actually, not sure about that...

I think Ford knocked it out of the park for a car in that price range.

**S Brake** · #5 05-02-2012, 10:17 AM

I think it looks great, Aston looks for a tiny fraction of the price.

**anunakki** · #6 05-02-2012, 08:16 PM

Wow ...Ford has no shame LOL

Have to say it looks fantastic. By far the best looking car in its price range.

if you are going to copy, copy the best.

**xs10shl** · #7 05-02-2012, 09:10 PM

Ford has been doing a really great job across the board, IMHO. The designs are all appealing.

308steve · #8 05-03-2012, 05:22 AM

Looks more like the new Kia IMO

chp · #9 05-03-2012, 09:57 AM

Very similar design, but I like it nevertheless.

tervuren · #10 05-03-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by anunakki

Wow ...Ford has no shame LOL

Have to say it looks fantastic. By far the best looking car in its price range.

if you are going to copy, copy the best.

Considering Ford owned Aston Martin, and directed the path of AM into its current form, they are kinda copying themselves.

**Bill Sawyer** · #11 05-03-2012, 04:09 PM

Borrowing styling cues is a time honored tradition in the auto industry. The first Lexus was a virtual copy of a Mercedes, The profile of the Eagle (from Chrysler) mimicked that of the Audi 5000, and the Jaguar XJS was influenced by the Camaro.

I love the new Fusion and, since the DB9 was designed under Ford's watch, its not really stealing.

**Isobel** · #12 05-03-2012, 04:50 PM

It isn't grabbing me, maybe when I see one in the flesh....

I do like the original 2006 model, reminds me of a CTS and for some unknown reason a '65 LTD ???? Must be the grille and classic greenhouse

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**anunakki** · #13 05-03-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tervuren

Considering Ford owned Aston Martin, and directed the path of AM into its current form, they are kinda copying themselves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Sawyer

Borrowing styling cues is a time honored tradition in the auto industry. The first Lexus was a virtual copy of a Mercedes, The profile of the Eagle (from Chrysler) mimicked that of the Audi 5000, and the Jaguar XJS was influenced by the Camaro.

I love the new Fusion and, since the DB9 was designed under Ford's watch, its not really stealing.

Good point !

**2NA** · #14 05-03-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tervuren

Considering Ford owned Aston Martin, and directed the path of AM into its current form, they are kinda copying themselves.

I've got a DB7 Vantage in my shop now. Under the skin, a lot of the car is Jaguar XJS for twice the price.

**Nativetroy** · #15 05-03-2012, 05:55 PM

I like it. But I've liked the fusion since it first came out. Always been a good car. I'd rather have the Fusion then a Taurus any day.

**Isobel** · #16 05-03-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2NA

I've got a DB7 Vantage in my shop now. Under the skin, a lot of the car is Jaguar XJS for twice the price.

Yup. Keeping resale values low.... The DB7 will be the most affordable Aston for quite a while (next to the Valiant)

**David_S** · #17 05-03-2012, 06:52 PM

[QUOTE=Bill Sawyer;141421278]... and the Jaguar XJS was influenced by the Camaro./QUOTE]

I'd buy most everything else you said, but can you show or describe how the XJS was influenced by the Camaro?

OhioMark · #18 05-04-2012, 08:00 AM

I see no resemblence!

**Bill Sawyer** · #19 05-04-2012, 08:07 AM

[quote=David_S;141421744]

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Originally Posted by Bill Sawyer

... and the Jaguar XJS was influenced by the Camaro./QUOTE]

I'd buy most everything else you said, but can you show or describe how the XJS was influenced by the Camaro?

My comment was based on my memory of articles at the time, but I can't site any specific reference. I see Camaro influence in the profile, but the details are very different.

2000 CVPI · #20 05-04-2012, 09:06 AM

[quote=Bill Sawyer;141423046]

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Originally Posted by David_S

My comment was based on my memory of articles at the time, but I can't site any specific reference. I see Camaro influence in the profile, but the details are very different.

I think the silhouettes of the XJS and the early second generation Camaro look alike.