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I've made a few posts,but figured I would make an official introduction.
As of tomorrow morning(Friday) I am/will be a blue Fusion Sport owner. Pic below, more to follow.
Took a 40 mile, 45-60 minute test drive this morning by myself, didn't drive it like I stole it however, since it was possibly going to be my car. Sorry! Here are my honest opinions:
Seats: This has been a bit of a touchy subject here, many,including myself were concerned that the leather was too light. Well let's just say I took a sigh of relief when I saw them in person today. Even more so than when I saw them through the window on Sunday. These are not light gray, they are... Gray. Less two-tone than I thought as well. I feel they are even on the darker side. Still not black, but they work well aesthetically with the rest of the interior.
The interior of this car is really nice. Miko suede is nice and is even on the door panels. I've sat in chevy's that had suede inserts and felt my clothes sort of "stuck" to them. No issues here, really nice. The seats are much more supportive than in the 17 titanium, especially the side bolsters. However overall soft and comfortable. I've test driven several focus st's in the last 2 months with the recaro's, and these are significantly more comfortable. (I'm 5'10" 200lbs)
Acceleration: okay so this is tricky, very subjective to some extent and without real numbers (come on car mags/Ford help us out here) hard to convey I guess. As others who've driven have said it is quick. Where do you want your acceleration? 0-60? Again sorry didn't drive it like I stole it. I didn't get goose bumps but I did have high expectations, and was pretty satisfied. Hitting the pedal anywhere from 15 to say 40, gave a very satisfying "thrust". After realizing that the charger rt supposedly does 0-60 mph in the low 5s and it was a car I seriously considered in the past, I decided to test drive one yesterday for a comparison. When I drove the rt I can honestly say I felt a bit disappointed in the acceleration, yes it was quick(and sounded great) but didn't seem 5s quick. Admittedly it is a bigger car than the sport and this may have had something to do with the sensation. By seat of the pants the Sport feels quicker, more satisfying. Now on the freeway this might be a draw or possibly a loss for the sport. I will say that I feel the sport has got more to offer than what we're given stock. Actually let's not forget Ford increased the torque by 30lbs just by reporting the numbers on 93 octane. Anybody actually drive the sport on purely 93 octane? Trust me your dealer didn't put 93 in. 30lbs is significant. Come on Ford Performance, Cobb, Livernois, Unleashed tuning, etc etc etc. Let's do this!
Sound: Ok so "hear" is a definite short coming. I'm really not sure what to say. I wasn't expecting it to sound as nice as the charger but... I've driven several focus st's as I mentioned and they have a sound "symposer". It puts actual engine sounds into the cabin(albeit intake not exhaust) and it doesn't sound half bad. Not for everyone but not bad to me. I've heard of automakers pumping in artificial sound through the speakers as well(no personal experience here). Not sure what's going on in the sport but not a fan at all of the sound. Almost making me not want to lease the car so I might put in new exhaust. I'm not someone looking for LOUD, but give me something. I mean 325/380 deserves something better. Maybe I need more time in the seat. Salesman who drove a modded out focus st(not a kid, early 60s) was unable to confirm or deny any sound tom foolery here, he thought it was just how it naturally sounds. Hmmmmm
Wheels: I really like them. They are not as dark as I thought looking at other photos. Brighter or shinier but yet still dark. Don't know how to explain it but for what it's worth,I've now seen them in person on a black, blue and at a distance silver sport and I think they look good on all of them. I'm especially partial to them on the Shadow Black(I know I'm getting the blue) and wintermoon's pics of them on his burgundy sport look great too.
Sorry I was so long winded, but hopefully informative.
As of tomorrow morning(Friday) I am/will be a blue Fusion Sport owner. Pic below, more to follow.
Took a 40 mile, 45-60 minute test drive this morning by myself, didn't drive it like I stole it however, since it was possibly going to be my car. Sorry! Here are my honest opinions:
Seats: This has been a bit of a touchy subject here, many,including myself were concerned that the leather was too light. Well let's just say I took a sigh of relief when I saw them in person today. Even more so than when I saw them through the window on Sunday. These are not light gray, they are... Gray. Less two-tone than I thought as well. I feel they are even on the darker side. Still not black, but they work well aesthetically with the rest of the interior.
The interior of this car is really nice. Miko suede is nice and is even on the door panels. I've sat in chevy's that had suede inserts and felt my clothes sort of "stuck" to them. No issues here, really nice. The seats are much more supportive than in the 17 titanium, especially the side bolsters. However overall soft and comfortable. I've test driven several focus st's in the last 2 months with the recaro's, and these are significantly more comfortable. (I'm 5'10" 200lbs)
Acceleration: okay so this is tricky, very subjective to some extent and without real numbers (come on car mags/Ford help us out here) hard to convey I guess. As others who've driven have said it is quick. Where do you want your acceleration? 0-60? Again sorry didn't drive it like I stole it. I didn't get goose bumps but I did have high expectations, and was pretty satisfied. Hitting the pedal anywhere from 15 to say 40, gave a very satisfying "thrust". After realizing that the charger rt supposedly does 0-60 mph in the low 5s and it was a car I seriously considered in the past, I decided to test drive one yesterday for a comparison. When I drove the rt I can honestly say I felt a bit disappointed in the acceleration, yes it was quick(and sounded great) but didn't seem 5s quick. Admittedly it is a bigger car than the sport and this may have had something to do with the sensation. By seat of the pants the Sport feels quicker, more satisfying. Now on the freeway this might be a draw or possibly a loss for the sport. I will say that I feel the sport has got more to offer than what we're given stock. Actually let's not forget Ford increased the torque by 30lbs just by reporting the numbers on 93 octane. Anybody actually drive the sport on purely 93 octane? Trust me your dealer didn't put 93 in. 30lbs is significant. Come on Ford Performance, Cobb, Livernois, Unleashed tuning, etc etc etc. Let's do this!
Sound: Ok so "hear" is a definite short coming. I'm really not sure what to say. I wasn't expecting it to sound as nice as the charger but... I've driven several focus st's as I mentioned and they have a sound "symposer". It puts actual engine sounds into the cabin(albeit intake not exhaust) and it doesn't sound half bad. Not for everyone but not bad to me. I've heard of automakers pumping in artificial sound through the speakers as well(no personal experience here). Not sure what's going on in the sport but not a fan at all of the sound. Almost making me not want to lease the car so I might put in new exhaust. I'm not someone looking for LOUD, but give me something. I mean 325/380 deserves something better. Maybe I need more time in the seat. Salesman who drove a modded out focus st(not a kid, early 60s) was unable to confirm or deny any sound tom foolery here, he thought it was just how it naturally sounds. Hmmmmm
Wheels: I really like them. They are not as dark as I thought looking at other photos. Brighter or shinier but yet still dark. Don't know how to explain it but for what it's worth,I've now seen them in person on a black, blue and at a distance silver sport and I think they look good on all of them. I'm especially partial to them on the Shadow Black(I know I'm getting the blue) and wintermoon's pics of them on his burgundy sport look great too.
Sorry I was so long winded, but hopefully informative.
