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Vehicle Overview
The Fusion is one of the few midsize sedans to offer all-wheel drive. Buyers have a choice of S, SE and SEL trim levels; there are also the related Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ for folks of differing tastes. The Fusion's competition includes the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu.
New for 2009
The Ford Fusion gets an electronic stability system added to its optional equipment.
Exterior
The exterior is 190.2 inches long and 72.2 inches wide; in such a highly competitive market, all vehicles (with the exception of the much longer Accord) are closely matched in size.
- Available 16-inch steel wheels
- Available 16-, 17- and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Standard power mirrors
- Optional dual chrome exhaust tips (Standard on SE V-6 and SEL V-6)
- Optional automatic headlights (standard on SEL)
- Optional front fog lamps (standard on SE and SEL)
- Optional keyless entry keypad system
- Optional sports appearance package: 18-inch alloy wheels, unique black chrome grille and rear-lip spoiler
Interior
The Fusion seats up to five; standard equipment includes a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a height-adjustable driver's seat. A feature unique to Ford is an ambient-lighting option that's now standard on the SEL trims. It gives drivers a choice of seven lighting colors, which can be selected with a dashboard switch, for the footwells and cupholder accent lights. Passenger volume is 100 cubic feet. Trunk capacity is 15.8 cubic feet, which bests the Fusion's competition. The 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats have spring assistance and a pass-thru to the trunk. SE and SEL trim levels come standard with a folding front passenger seat.
- Available cloth, leather, two-tone leather or suede seats
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard cruise control, power windows and locks
- Optional automatic climate control (standard on SEL)
- Optional Ford Sync (standard on SEL)
- Optional satellite radio (standard on SE and SEL)
- Optional voice-activated navigation system
Under the Hood
The Fusion is available with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. There are three transmission choices, and high-end V-6 models can be had with all-wheel drive.
- 160-horsepower, 2.3-liter inline-four-cylinder with 156 pounds-feet of torque
- 221-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 with 205 pounds-feet of torque
- Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission (I-4)
- Six-speed automatic transmission (V-6)
- Front- or all-wheel drive
Safety
The Fusion is available with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. There are three transmission choices, and high-end V-6 models can be had with all-wheel drive.
- 160-horsepower, 2.3-liter inline-four-cylinder with 156 pounds-feet of torque
- 221-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 with 205 pounds-feet of torque
- Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission (I-4)
- Six-speed automatic transmission (V-6)
- Front- or all-wheel drive
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