While in urban locations the diesel version performs demurely. But put it I its actual location the off road and you will know it’s a driver’s car. The ride feels smooth. Sadly the manufacturer has not put in enough sound deadening to make it feel luxurious.  The gear box moves smoothly with just a light push. Take it on any of surfaces like tarmac, gravel, slush or rough terrain. But beware from the rocky mountainous Himalayas. Don’t ever try that. The suspension feels slightly hard in petrol version.

The interiors hold on firmly in any rough conditions. The plastic finish remains fine even under heat and dust. The crisscross weave finish plastic dash and re-designed upholstery can make you get addicted to it. The steering grabs all your inputs quickly and steers you smoothly over curves. However, the longer wheelbase gives you a wider turning radius. The seating position is slightly higher to the steering wheel position. But once you are used to it, you realize its clear visibility of the road ahead from every corner which is great for crowded Indian streets.

It’s a SUV based platform. It is compelling for those who like Ford’s performance driven cars. With Fusion you know you have made the right choice for a SUV.