2006 NY Auto Show
Fusion takes several design cues from the 427 concept car, especially its bold three-bar grille and multi-element projector-beam headlamps. Fusion takes a central position between the Focus and the flagship Five Hundred sedan.
The soul of any driver's car is its engine, and Fusion offers a choice of Ford's 2.3-liter Duratec 23 I4 or 3.0-liter Duratec 30 V6. The four-cylinder engine delivers 160 horsepower, and can be paired with a five-speed manual or automatic transaxle.
For even more power, there's the 221-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, which is paired with an advanced six-speed automatic transaxle.
Satisfying ride and rewarding handling begin with a stiff chassis, and Fusion boasts torsional rigidity 12.7 percent higher than the already outstanding base architecture. This allows the four-wheel independent suspension to absorb driving harshness and respond more precisely to steering inputs.
Four-wheel power disc brakes are standard on Fusion, and a 4-sensor, 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is optional.
