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04-09-2013, 04:26 PM | #1 | |
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2014 Ford Fusion Gets New 1.5-liter Four-Cylinder Turbo in North America *Edited
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04-09-2013, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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.1 liter less, 1 whole cylinder less, got rid of the most luxurious high class color other than black, and eliminating the fuel efficient additions of the 1.6... Why add another engine to the mix? They could have just added a manual to the 1.6 and called it done.
3 cyl engines are HORRIBLE pieces of machinery... 1st time I have been disappointed by a decision/refresh from Ford in a while. |
04-09-2013, 06:29 PM | #3 |
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Triumph Speed Triple might disagree with you about that estimation of 3-cylinder engines.
But no, a 3-cylinder would not be my choice for a car, either. That is a lot of variation for Fusion. One would think that would add a lot of cost overhead, otherwise, why wouldn't companies like, ahem, Subaru, offer more engine options in their cars? |
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04-09-2013, 07:33 PM | #5 | |
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I'd say they should provide more torque down low (larger bore) than a 4 cylinder engine all other things being equal. They might be less willing/able to rev but that's not a concern in a family sedan. People like early/easy access to torque/power in these kind of vehicles (again, we're talking about family haulers). In any case, it looks like Ford is planning to keep the 4-cyl 1.6l Ecoboost around so everyone should be happy. |
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04-09-2013, 09:17 PM | #6 |
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3 cylinders definitely have some inherent balance issues, but so do inline 4 cylinders. I'm sure the Furd engineers can/have figured it out.
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04-09-2013, 09:31 PM | #7 | |
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04-09-2013, 11:31 PM | #8 |
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Everything i've been reading this morning says the 1.5 is a 4 cyl.
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04-12-2013, 03:10 PM | #10 |
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04-12-2013, 03:11 PM | #11 |
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Yeah... good to hear it is a 4 cylinder. Less vibration.
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04-12-2013, 03:31 PM | #12 | |
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For those wondering why Ford built a new engine with .1 less liters than the 1.6L 4 cyl ecoboost is for the Chinese market where a new law puts different taxes on engine displacement. If I understand correctly, vehicles less than 1.6L will have the lowest taxes and go up as engine size increases into different brackets (1.6L to 2.0L, >2.0L to 2.5L, >2.5L). |
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04-12-2013, 04:07 PM | #13 |
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Never drove a 3 cylinder car before. It would be interesting to tryout once it hits Hertz and Budget rentals.
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04-12-2013, 06:19 PM | #14 |
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^^^ you've never driven a Geo Metro? my friend used to have one it was awesome. mash the pedal, go nowhere
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04-12-2013, 07:25 PM | #15 |
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04-12-2013, 07:46 PM | #16 | |
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I honestly remember it fondly, going up a hill in 3rd gear going 60mph slowing down with the pedal floored. Getting on the freeway onramp from the traffic light, doing my best imitation of a drag racer, while at the same time accelerating no faster than the grandma driven camry behind me. good times, good times. |
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04-12-2013, 08:04 PM | #17 |
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I'll stick with my eight cylinder, thank you.
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04-12-2013, 08:51 PM | #18 |
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I dont know if it will be like a geo metro. The geo is small and compact. This fusion is the size of a camry I think. Or something close to that. So, Im imagining it will handle like a boat with a turbo.Pssssstt.. PSsstt (bov)
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04-13-2013, 11:12 AM | #19 |
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I've never seen Passat spelled that way, but I knew what you were talking about from the description.
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