No I have no idea how well they sell in Europe. And I have no idea what that has to do with either of your previous posts. But it does seem clear you like to introduce new variables with each post.

Regardless of how many vehicles sold in Europe, or how many water buffalos were used in place of Tata Nanos, you simply cannot change the fact VW sales in the US were up in 2011, up considerably. You are free to argue the were-of, why-for, at your leisure, but it will not change that fact.

 

Sales are up, no doubt about that, but its not up because Americans all of the sudden love European and/or global cars.
Sales went up because they introduced USA-specific Jetta and Passat which are much cheaper than the competition.
Volkswagen is a perfect example on how you just can't take the European car, change the badge and expect that it will be a success in the USA. As soon as they introduced USA-specific Jetta an Passat (true, with low price) sales went up overnight.

 

Yes, Fusion outsold Accord, (but then, the manufacturing facilities in Hermasillo were not inundated with a tsunami like the Japanese plants). The Nissan Altima outsold the Fusion, by over 20,000 units and though it just my opinion, the Altima does not have an American look and feel.

Just on a (wild-a$$) guess, the Fusion sells better due largely to 10 times the dealer network and 10 times the manufacturing presence in this country. Of course, you can ignore that if you want.

 

At last--something we both can agree on. Your second paragraph makes a solid point--European expectations and American expectations are quite different when it comes to what a buyer expects to find, and pay for, in a vehicle.

 

If that's the case then every Ford's model should be one of the top sellers in their class.

 

That's all I've been trying to say.

Which is the main reason why I'm against Fusion and Mondeo being the same car. Either the Americans won't like it or European won't like it, but chances are slim to none that both sides will like it.

 

Just got back from the pre press reveal. Car is awesome. Check back at 12:01 tonight.

 

Couldn't you take few pictures?

 

Nope, had to sign an NDA and no camera phones. I'll be able to talk about it more after midnight.

 

Need to kit you up for next time:

 

Hybrid to get 47+ MPG

 

I think I'm gonna go to sleep now and set my alarm for midnight.
I guess it's better than keep clicking refresh every 5 seconds on autoblog.com.

 

Need to re-name this thread or set up an "Official Unveiling" thread.

 

I'll merge all the threads as best I can. In the future, let's try to keep one "XXX vehicle discussion" thread per reveal. You can always PM me if you need something locked/merged, as I do spend a decent amount of time in here.

I'll share my thoughts after the embargo breaks.

 

Is that eastern or specific?

 

EDIT: Should probably ask a mod first...

 

 

 

 

Interior looks nice.