The globally-designed all-new Fusion with its frugal Hybrid and Energi siblings offer class-leading economy, an array of gadgets, and a host of safety applications.
Making its debut this week, the 2013 Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.The all-new car features a sleek silhouette that hints at the Ford Evos concept and a fresh face that has a decidedly Aston Martin feel to it.Revealed as an S, SE and range-topping Titanium trim, the North American Fusion points to the next Ford Mondeo for world markets and forms the basis of the new 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Three engines are available. The base powertrain is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-four with 170hp and 170lb-ft of torque, mated exclusively to a 6-speed automatic transmission.A 1.6-liter EcoBoost four with 179hp and 172lb-ft of torque and the range-topping 2.0-liter EcoBoost with 237hp and 250lb-ft of torque are the alternatives available with the same transmission, while the smaller 1.6-liter engine can be selected with a six-speed manual. FWD is standard with AWD an option for the top-of-the-line 2.0-liter EcoBoost. Ditching their V6 for an all-four lineup, the fuel economy is expected to be best-in-class.
Combined with a lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor, output is estimated at 185hp and 130lb-ft of torque and sent to the front (17-inch) wheels via an electronically-controlled variable transmission. 47/44mpg city/highway is expected, thus trouncing the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry Hybrids and pushing the Prius. Speeds of up to 62mph should also be possible without the engine kicking in.In the Fusion Energi the powertrain apes that of the Hybrid but the plug-in system allows for short bursts of pure electric driving; 100MPGe is expected coupled to a 500-mile cruising range and a combined output of 185hp.
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