The Story Behind the Colors and Materials Chosen for the 2013 Ford Fusion

Barbara Whalen, Ford Color and Materials Manager, tells us how she and her team went about creating a global palette and integrating world-class materials as part of the evolution of Ford global design.

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[todwcampbell]

I like it, better than any ford I've seen in the past!

[alecfordguy]

What we want is a V6

[observant98]

Barb should go out and see what dealers order when it comes to colours. Regardless of what the exterior colors they order black interior. They even order in black interiors for the black cars...a sea of black. I asked a dealer if he had someone with an Amish background do the ordering of cars for inventory.

[moviefan62]

Most of the colors are sensational----except the blue and the bordeaux. I've seen the bordeaux in person and it looks more purple than burgundy. Not very appealing. And the blue. Too "medium" in shade. They should've went with a darker, midnight metallic blue. You people agree?

[southsideny]

The dash is rather drab. I would like to see more color within the dash and front console. Way too monochromatic.

[2000cobraguy]

I would never even consider buying any vehicle but a Ford.

[Nick Zuklic]

You would have to work 5 jobs to afford the Ford Taurus, hope that isn't the case with the fusion. What good is technology if people can't buy the product. All that for a 3 year guarantee, big deal.

[831elissa]

I see quite a few 'borrowed' ideas from my '05 Volvo, starting with the 'floating' center console, so not original thinking here, but functionally stylish nonetheless. She really shouldn't give herself and her team Too much credit though, after all.

[Michelle Cesare]

I believe in my lifetime I will drive an all electric car. I drive a Ford Focus, love it and planning on buying a new-used one next year. I plan on buying a 2011.

[joshua Nishanth.R]

nice