Dhx Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I currently have an order in the queue for a 2014 Titanium and I'm considering canceling and waiting to see what changes will be going into the 2015 model. I won't get into details, but this would delay my order by 3-4 months. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts/opinions on the following questions. - What are the chances the 2015 will get the new 2.3L ecoboost I've read about? If so, is it a big enough improvement to hold off for? - Will there be a moderately significant interior refresh that will be a real improvement over the 2014? (Steering controls, Touch Interface, Navigation, etc.) Finally, I currently have selected Tuxedo Black w/ Brick Red Interior but I'm having heartburn over the choice. I've been unable to find many pictures/video/reviews other than a few threads and dealership photos here and there. My concern is that the red is too bright, but different photos in different lighting make it difficult to get a good idea. My alternate choice would be Darkside w/ Soft Ceramic but I've been told that may be a nightmare to keep clean. Does anyone have experience with either interior? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 "- What are the chances the 2015 will get the new 2.3L ecoboost I've read about? If so, is it a big enough improvement to hold off for?" pure guess 50% chance for 2015my 90% by 2016my tho imho it will be a Fusion-ST and priced accordingly ... do you like Recaros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The only hint I've seen that there might be changes coming is the order bank opening was pushed back from mid-March to mid-April. It now falls after the press days for the New York Auto Show, so it's possible some new options may be announced there. I wouldn't expect a major refresh yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey151 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 - What are the chances the 2015 will get the new 2.3L ecoboost I've read about? If so, is it a big enough improvement to hold off for? You'd have to ask yourself what that's worth to you.........it does offer better performance but it's not like the 2.0l is a slouch, it's more than adequate for day to day driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjh Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'll be so bummed if the 2.3 is available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The only hint I've seen that there might be changes coming is the order bank opening was pushed back from mid-March to mid-April. It now falls after the press days for the New York Auto Show, so it's possible some new options may be announced there. I wouldn't expect a major refresh yet though.TY Timf tho I don't have the url handy, there was an oldish online PDF that indicated the new-tophat Fusion would come 2017(cy/my?) a year after the new-tophat MKZ You'd have to ask yourself what that's worth to you.........it does offer better performance but it's not like the 2.0l is a slouch, it's more than adequate for day to day driving.I'm still waiting to see if gen2 EB's uniformly reach their peak 140-150hp per liter+tho expect upto 3 versions for some ie also 120 hp per liter for most & 100 hp per liter for some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey151 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 ................I'm still waiting to see if gen2 EB's uniformly reach their peak 140-150hp per liter +tho expect upto 3 versions for some ie also 120 hp per liter for most & 100 hp per liter for some No definite answer but all I'm seeing anywhere is 2015 MKZ, which makes sense do more to differentiate the Fusion from the MKZ (get rid of the nickname "Fusion Platinum" for the MKZ). So it looks like if you want the 40ish hp it's goin to be 2016 or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhx Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks for the replies, everyone. It looks like I was assigned a serial number. No looking back now. Red leather or bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryVIII Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I would anticipate possibly LED/HID headlamp assemblies for the Fusion, probably for the Titanium trim. Maybe a grill change or a front end change? Although that may come in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso182 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 My guess is that the Fusion will get updates similar to the ones the Taurus is getting for 2015 - new paint colors, slightly tweaked standard vs optional feature lists. The one wild card is that the order guide isn't out yet. Maybe they plan on announcing changes at the NY auto show. Maybe they'll bring back the Sport model with the 2.3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadySetSmoke Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Finally, I currently have selected Tuxedo Black w/ Brick Red Interior but I'm having heartburn over the choice. I've been unable to find many pictures/video/reviews other than a few threads and dealership photos here and there. My concern is that the red is too bright, but different photos in different lighting make it difficult to get a good idea. My alternate choice would be Darkside w/ Soft Ceramic but I've been told that may be a nightmare to keep clean. Does anyone have experience with either interior? I've got a Sterling Grey Titanium with Brick Red Interior and I love it. It's not too bright. The seats are a nice shade of red, the lower half of the interior is black and the head liner is soft ceramic. I've also got all my windows tinted (20% on all 5 rear / back windows and 35% on the front 4 windows) except the windshield, so that cuts down on the light entering the car, making the interior darker. Your headliner may be black, based on the exterior color of our car. Edited April 12, 2014 by ReadySetSmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino1970 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 When will the Order Bank open for the 2015 Fusion? It would be great to see changes in equipment and colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 When will the Order Bank open for the 2015 Fusion? It would be great to see changes in equipment and colors. all the Build-Out/Start-Up sites I know still say the OrderBanks opened almost 2 weeks ago on the 17th (MKZ too) http://www.arifleet.com/publications/build-out_start-up_dates/?/news/build-out_start-up_dates/ http://www.phharval.com/home/news-and-media/build-out-start-up/ford-fleet-cars http://www.donlen.com/buildstart-ford.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinedaddy Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Those same webpages show that I should not have been able to order my 2014 Fusion Titanium on April 7. Shows last orders would be march 27th. Heck, my schedule to week for build isn't until May 26th. So I don't know whats going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridbear Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 MY2015 Order Guide for the hybrid is available here: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/56532-my2015-fusion-hybrid-order-guide/ Someone who is considering ordering a gas Fusion should ask their dealer to provide them with a copy of the order guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso182 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Has anyone actually seen the new paint colors? Several of them sound like they could be really nice. I'd be interested in knowing 1) which of the new colors use Xirallic as opposed to traditional metallic effect paint? and 2) how do they compare to the colors they replace? The terra cotta leather also sounds good, but I'll have to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 plenty of Mustang photos for Guard & Magnetic http://Mustang6g.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairlaneFiesta Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 2015 Ford Color Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso182 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 2015 Ford Color Guide So from what it looks like on your guide and pictures I've seen on the web, the color changes are: Dark Side -> Guard : not as dark, but not sure quite how much lighter and how green Sterling Gray -> Magnetic : ??? pictures are all over the place on how dark it is Ice Storm -> Tectonic : now a plain light silver Sunset -> Bronze Fire : more brown than red/orange for the base?? The colors that really interest me are Guard and Bronze Fire. The photos I've seen of Guard are anywhere from a light gray with just a hint of green to a very dark green/gray that is almost as dark as "dark side". Bronze fire also seems like it is hard to pin down. The color guide posted here makes it look like a brown base, but the Superduty color guide on Ford's website shows it as very much Orange. Magnetic could also be a really good color if it has the Xirallic shimmer like Tuxedo Black. I still think the Fusion would look best in Ford's Green Gem paint, but they seem determined to only offer that color on the truck lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Ford showed the Tectonic Silver on the 2015 Focus at the New York Auto Show This paint changes a lot in different lighting conditions. Some lighting it looks sandy, and some light it has mauve tints to it. Edited May 21, 2014 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Sunset -> Bronze Fire : more brown than red/orange for the base?? Bronze fire also seems like it is hard to pin down. The color guide posted here makes it look like a brown base, but the Superduty color guide on Ford's website shows it as very much Orange. I've seen Bronze Fire in person (on a 2015 Navigator) parked next to my Sunset MKZ. The color reminds me most of the Cinnamon color Ford offered a couple years ago. There's not really any orange to it at all. It's more of a maroon color (brownish red) and a bit darker than Sunset. This was in cloudy conditions so I can't comment on how the metallic flake might affect it. Edited May 21, 2014 by timf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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