Ford Reporter

At last, Ford announced the new Ford Fusion, a car that looks impressive and is very similar in design with the Ford Mondeo, which is sold in Europe. Actually, starting with the new Ford Fusion both Mondeo and Fusion will have the same platform, and only the name will be different. Ford implemented a new brand for Fusion “The power of choice” and they have prepared for the new Fusion FWD/AWD options, two transmissions, one hybrid version, three gas engines and a plugin-hybrid. Basically, Ford has the most complete offer with this new Fusion.

Vehicles like Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata demonstrated that a mid-size sedan can be quite modern in design and very popular, and the new Ford Fusion follows the same path. You can see the Kinetic influences from the European Mondeo combined with elements from Aston Martin and Ford Evo Concept. The result is an incredibly good looking car.

The Fusion will be available in three trims: S, SE and Titanium and with three engines: a 2.5 liter 170 hp and 230 nm torques with automatic transmission and 6 speeds,1.6 liter, 4 cylinders EcoBoost 179 hp  and 233 nm torques and the top range engine, a 2.0liter Ecoboost 237 hp and 340 nm torques. Both engines came with the 6 speed automatic gearbox, but you can opt for a manual gearbox for the 1.6 liter engine. FWD came as standard but you can choose AWD for the 2.0liter EcoBoost engine. Like other manufacturers, Ford will make available a V6 engine for the new Fusion.

Fuel economy will also be very good, 6liter/100km on highway versus 9 liter/100km in the city, for the 1.6liter EcoBoost engine, while the 2.0liter should consume 7 liter/100km on the highway and around 10liter/100km in the city. If you want more fuel economy then you can opt for the Energi or the hybrid model.

The Hybrid model is powered by a 2.0liter Atkinson that can develop 185 hp and 176 nm torques. The car has front wheel drive and an electronically variable transmission. Using 17-inch wheels and low-rolling-resistance tires they expect to obtain around 4.9 liter/100km on the highway and 5.4liter/100 km in town. These values beat Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and are very close to the Prius. Ford Fusion can run up to 95 km/h without using the petrol engine, just with the electric one.

The Fusion Energi is a pure electric car and a petrol engine, for worst cases, with a cruising range of 500 miles. Of course, there is no data regarding charging time, power consumption, etc.

The interior is very elegant and comfortable and, even if it is not as impressive as the interior from Optima or Sonata, it is still very good.