meyeste Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 The 2013 Fusion is a major step up in styling for the Fusion, my bet is it will reach the 300,000 in sales mark first year (1 will go to me). I wonder how popular would the Fusion have to become (what sales mark) before Ford considers a two-door variant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 First year production won't be expanded to Flat Rock or anywhere else, so 300,000 sales would pretty much be out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 ... I wonder how popular would the Fusion have to become (what sales mark) before Ford considers a two-door variant? first, they need to offer the Mondusion's 5-door then I'd still rather see quasi-notchback sedan variants - esp for the MKZ =aka "formal" roofline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZor Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't know where you guys live, but around here (SoFla), a sizable portion of the cars that I see - no matter where I go :parking lots, every stop light, you name it - are 2 door coupes. Lots of 3 series, Audis, VWs, Honda/Acuras, Toyos/Lexus, again, you name the marque . . . I feel quite certain with the new styling for the Fusion, Ford could sell a lot of them here. True, this area is upscale, but my guess is that Ford could get a good portion of that market. They need another 2 door coupe to reach the market that wouldn't buy a Pony car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdsilver02 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ^^^Yes, a 2 door focus, fiesta, or fusion would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I don't know where you guys live, but around here (SoFla), a sizable portion of the cars that I see - no matter where I go :parking lots, every stop light, you name it - are 2 door coupes. Lots of 3 series, Audis, VWs, Honda/Acuras, Toyos/Lexus, ... What I have heard is that the coupe version of Accord and Camry never have sold well. At least not well enough for Ford to commit the resources to do a coupe version of the Fusion. Audis, Acuras, Lexus are a different story. Maybe this is a case were Lincoln should take the lead ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmstng Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I think the new Fusion is too big to be a 2 door. It's dimensions aren't that far from the Taurus. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the 2 door BMW's and Audi's a bit smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman9027 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 What I have heard is that the coupe version of Accord and Camry never have sold well. At least not well enough for Ford to commit the resources to do a coupe version of the Fusion. Audis, Acuras, Lexus are a different story. Maybe this is a case were Lincoln should take the lead ! I agree with that a Lincoln would be sweet in that configuration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ford, please give us Coupes! Tall guys hate 4 doors as the B-pilar hits our shoulders and getting in and out is more difficult. Plus 2 doors look better, and I seldom carry passengers in the back seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ford won't even consider a Fusion 2-Door Coupe until they meet their sales objectives for the new 4-Door models. Even then, it will depend on the market conditions for potential competing models along with the required investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Are people considering the IS convertible as the Lexus coupe? Is Nissan still making an Altima Coupe? Other than Accord, what other FWD mid sized coupe is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I love 2 doors, I'll never sell my old camaro or bronco. If my escape was sold in a 2-door sport model, that's what I would own. My dream car is the Challenger, but if I had to cheap out I would definitely opt for a 2-door focus or fusion. Edited February 6, 2013 by probowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milleron Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are people considering the IS convertible as the Lexus coupe? Is Nissan still making an Altima Coupe? Other than Accord, what other FWD mid sized coupe is there? The Toyota Solara is a Camry coupe, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryVIII Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ford already makes it. It's called the Ford Mustang. As nice as a Fusion coupe sounds, it just doesn't make logistical sense producing a car that will compete against another car by the same manufacturer. They would be way to close to each other. I'm thinking that spring next year, when the 2015 Mustang is introduced, it'll look a lot more like what the Fusion is currently styled at. Plus the rumor mill is a 2.0+ L EB engine will be unveiled. So my recommendation would be to stay patient and wait and see what the next generation Mustang looks like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbosaw51 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I can see this with the V8 Mustang engine lineup and rear wheel drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jniffen Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 first, they need to offer the Mondusion's 5-doorthen I'd still rather see quasi-notchback sedan variants - esp for the MKZ =aka "formal" roofline I too would like to see the 5 door/sportwagon, but the US just doesn't seem to want them here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logatron Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Ford already makes it. It's called the Ford Mustang. As nice as a Fusion coupe sounds, it just doesn't make logistical sense producing a car that will compete against another car by the same manufacturer. They would be way to close to each other. I'm thinking that spring next year, when the 2015 Mustang is introduced, it'll look a lot more like what the Fusion is currently styled at. Plus the rumor mill is a 2.0+ L EB engine will be unveiled. So my recommendation would be to stay patient and wait and see what the next generation Mustang looks like. +1ing this. The new Mustang is likely to carry over much of the styling from the new Fusion, so it will be essentially a Fusion coupe (although much faster ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decranum Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The 2013 Fusion is a major step up in styling for the Fusion, my bet is it will reach the 300,000 in sales mark first year (1 will go to me). I wonder how popular would the Fusion have to become (what sales mark) before Ford considers a two-door variant? If the 14 fusion had a coupe option, it would look even more like an aston martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultyscarab Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Doesn't the 2015 pictures of the new Mustang look like it could be a 2 door Fusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FordFamily Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I don't understand this country's infatuation with a 2-door vehicle. Not very family friendly, and no one wants to ride in a two door car so it's not as practical, the only time I will buy 2 door is if it's a performance car and it's more for weight reasons than it is practicality. A 2 door SUV? I don't get it. 2 door non performance car? Don't get it. My fusion, explorer and F150 are all 4 door, wouldn't have it any other way.NEXT purchase though.... GT500... even if they had a 4 door offering NO WAY JOSE.Maybe I am alone in that I enjoy 4 doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FordFamily Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Doesn't the 2015 pictures of the new Mustang look like it could be a 2 door Fusion? yes they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) I don't understand this country's infatuation with a 2-door vehicle. I wouldn't see it as an infatuation at all. If it was, coupes wouldn't be such a small segment of the auto industry. Some continue to exist in spite of their overall popularity, not because of it. The real infatuation is with CUV's, which sell in numbers far greater than coupes. Edited November 25, 2013 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FordFamily Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wouldn't see it as an infatuation at all. If it was, coupes wouldn't be such a small segment of the auto industry. Some continue to exist in spite of their overall popularity, not because of it. The real infatuation is with CUV's, which sell in numbers far greater than coupes. This is true they're certainly scaling back. Many in my generational cohort seem to have an affinity for them --- and care not the implications on the family. I kind of see this as an issue with priorities but what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 This is true they're certainly scaling back. Many in my generational cohort seem to have an affinity for them --- and care not the implications on the family. I kind of see this as an issue with priorities but what do I know. If you're under 25 or over 45 chances are you don't have any kids to haul around anyway. And even if you do maybe it's your commuter car that nobody else rides in 95% of the time. So I don't think it's fair to say that people who drive them are selfish. Could you add a few pictures to your signature? It only takes up one entire screen right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 This is true they're certainly scaling back. Many in my generational cohort seem to have an affinity for them --- and care not the implications on the family. I kind of see this as an issue with priorities but what do I know. I would say most of them go to buyers without kids, empty nesters, or those with disposable income for a second vehicle to use when the kids aren't in tow. Most Mustang owners I know have additional vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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