Ford Fusion-size crossover
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I don't entirely agree with that viewpoint. The Subaru Outback simply had (and, to an extent, still has), that type of vehicle-market cornered (raised-suspension wagon with AWD). Not only the Venza, but the Honda Crosstour couldn't really compete either. Neither can the Buick Tour-X. Neither could the AWD Ford Freestyle/Taurus wagon. Nether could the Volvo XC70, though it has been replaced by the newer V60 Cross-country. Neither could the Audi All-Road, though it, like the Tour-X, remains in production.
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I don't entirely agree with that viewpoint. The Subaru Outback simply had (and, to an extent, still has), that type of vehicle-market cornered (raised-suspension wagon with AWD). Not only the Venza, but the Honda Crosstour couldn't really compete either. Neither can the Buick Tour-X. Neither could the AWD Ford Freestyle/Taurus wagon. Nether could the Volvo XC70, though it has been replaced by the newer V60 Cross-country. Neither could the Audi All-Road, though it, like the Tour-X, remains in production.
As you like to say, the Audi All-Road is "apples and oranges"--a totally different class; and remember, the original All-Road was based on the A6; but changed to the A4 to try and keep it going.
The venza just wasn’t impressive. It was toyota trying to rely on their image to sell a poorly designed and cheaply made car. Gee, sounds familiar. I’ve said this before, but Toyota is the modern GM only with better build quality.
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Yes the interior to me seemed VERY CHEAP. I remember I drove a Prius-V one time. I thought the idea of a very efficient wagon was a possibility. I could not believe how cheap the interior was and how noisy the car drove on the highway. I know it’s all relative though, but once you’ve had luxury cars it’s very hard to step down. I did find the CR-V (2015 at the time) to be REALLY nicely designed/materials for its price point and almost bought one.
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As you like to say, the Audi All-Road is "apples and oranges"--a totally different class; and remember, the original All-Road was based on the A6; but changed to the A4 to try and keep it going.
The thread-topic AWD Fusion wagon, though, may be an even better Euro competitor to the Outback, simply because, as a Ford instead of an Audi, it will likely be closer to the Outback in price.
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Looks almost the same to me, ford looks a little better
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Ford Fusion Returning As A (lifted)Wagon?
According to C&D the Fusion may be returning as a lifted Outback-type wagon. I hope it does well if they do it, but realistically it will be a tough sell in the U.S. Maybe as the CUV segment matures consumers will start looking for alternatives that still offer some utility.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...ign=nl19222795
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...ign=nl19222795
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Thanks.
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