fmarra2009 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 As I looked for another car this spring, I thought I would like to change from a car to a small SUV and purchase a '13 Escape. I normally purchase or lease a vehicle with all the bells and whistles. When the Escape finally arrived at our local dealership, I was ready to buy until I found out the "top of the line" Titanium model only came with a BLACK interor. Well, since I moved to Florida I have never purchased a car with a black interior due to the heat and I would think black would retain it. Well, I decided not to get the Escape and decided to wait on the '13 Fusion........and guess what? If I was interested in the Titanium model, I could only get a BLACK interior ! Why would FMC only offer one interior choice on their top of the line models? I could understand a base model not having a choice......but the top of the line???? WHY???? I did finally puchase my third choice..........a Focus Titanium.....I had the choice of the Arctic White option !!!!!! Just wondering.............................................! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Research likely indicated that other color choices would not be particularly popular. It could also be introdoced later. As for the interior color and heat retension myth, it is really more or less just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 On some vehicle lines, Ford offers three interior trim choices... Black, Grey & Camel. I actually wish they'd eliminate the Camel trim option as both the grey and camel choices are so similar that I'd happily accept anything that will simplify the vehicle ordering process. Across all vehicle lines, the black interior trim is by far the most popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B8BB8B Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I honestly wish white was an option on the fusion..... White leather would look stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I honestly wish white was an option on the fusion..... White leather would look stunning! White interiors make a statement for the first 3 weeks they stay clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Herb Tarlek would love it........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I honestly wish white was an option on the fusion..... White leather would look stunning! Agreed! The 2013 Focus with either the SE Interior Style Appearance or Titanium Interior Style option is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) I would have waited to order a Fusion Ti hybrid if it had optional Dune interior. I hate black interior and black exterior. I've have 2 in the past - no more. Edited December 14, 2012 by hermans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Islander Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I believe Ford is catching up with it's customer base when it comes to the issue of choices. Keep in mind that they had no intention of building the Fusion Hybird with the Titanium upgrade. Customer demand wins out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Keep in mind that they had no intention of building the Fusion Hybird with the Titanium upgrade. Sure they did. They had at least one at the Detroit Auto Show last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I find Ford's Fusion hybrid Ti trim roll out odd. First they offer the the gas Fusion in Ti - but apparently won't offer the hybrid in Ti. Many folks folks order adjusted SE trim (and report they would have waited and ordered a Ti trim if they could). Then in October, well after announcing the Ti trim as the top gas Fusion trim and the SE as the top hybrid Fusion trim, they announce they will the Ti trim to the Fusion hybrid - with dual integrated exhaust tips that later disappear. Now it seems scheduling/production of this version is in the dreaded "TBD zone" while, reportedly, Energi Ti and gas Fusion Ti's continue apace. There are also reports that Ford is no longer accepting any orders for the Fusion hybrid Ti trim. Anyone who knows anything isn't speaking publicly. Wonder what could have come up with this version (and avoid the gas and plug in Ti versions) given that it has been planned since well before last years Detroit auto show? The Fusion seems to be a great car - sorry to see Ford stumble so with its roll out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Originally I thought they delayed it so as not to steal any thunder from the MKZ hybrid that was scheduled to arrive first. Now it seems Ford sold more Fusion hybrids than expected so hybrid components may just not be available. This will be the poster child for how not to launch new vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmarra2009 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well it looks like someone making the decisions finally listened to us and has made interior color choices availible on the 2014 Titainium models of the Escape and Fusion.....Black is not the only color of choice !!! According to the order guides the Ti Escape will have Mediium Light Stone availible and the Ti Fusion will have Medium Soft Ceramic and another "appearance option" of Brick Red. It'll be nice to have a choice again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well it looks like someone making the decisions finally listened to us and has made interior color choices availible on the 2014 Titainium models of the Escape and Fusion.....Black is not the only color of choice !!! According to the order guides the Ti Escape will have Mediium Light Stone availible and the Ti Fusion will have Medium Soft Ceramic and another "appearance option" of Brick Red. It'll be nice to have a choice again !! I'm sure that was the plan all along since it's exactly what they've been doing in the past. Med. Soft Ceramic is late availability so it's just not quite ready yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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