Gas and Hybrid Powertrains
If you're looking for responsive performance in the
most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America, the
2.5L Duratec I-4 engine with advanced features like
intake variable cam timing technology is the way to
go. It cranks out 175 horses and 172 lbs.-ft. of
torque, while delivering EPA-estimated 23 City/34
Highway/27 Combined mpg. Pretty impressive!
The 3.0L Duratec V6 is equipped with variable-cam
timing and flex-fuel (E-85) capability. Its 240
horsepower rating is up more than 19 horses over the
previous 3.0L V6.
The 3.5L Duratec V6 generating 263 horsepower is the
feature powerplant in the new Fusion Sport model,
which also comes equipped with a modified
sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch painted aluminum
wheels, sport trim inside and out, Ford SYNC®
Communications and Entertainment System, and much
more.
And there's the all-new Fusion Hybrid. While so much
attention is paid to its outstanding best-in-class
fuel economy,† the 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle Hybrid I-4
system combines with the electric motor to generate
191 net horsepower rating, delivering the responsive
power you need, when you need it.
*Based on EPA-estimated 23 City/34 Hwy/27 Combined
mpg, Fusion S model, I-4 with automatic. Class is
mid-size sedans. Actual mileage will vary.
†EPA-estimated 41 City/36 Hwy mpg. Class is mid-size
sedans. Actual mileage will vary.
6-Speed
Manual and Automatic Transmissions
By designing a transmission with more gears,
engineers can calibrate its wider range of ratios to
deliver more responsive acceleration at the low end
and higher fuel economy at the high overdrive gear.
In the case of the new Ford Fusion, Ford engineers
used the 6-speed transmission to help achieve
best-in-class fuel economy.*
All transmissions in Ford Fusion gas models now have
six speeds. A 6-speed manual comes standard in the
Fusion S and SE with the 2.5L Duratec I-4 engine,
while the SEL I-4 model gets a smooth-shifting and
quiet-operating 6-speed automatic (optional with S
and SE).
V6-powered Fusion models feature the 6-speed
SelectShift™ automatic transmission. You can
override automatic operation and enjoy the
fun-to-drive experience of a manual transmission,
providing total control over gear selection and
performance feel.
The 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle Hybrid I-4 engine is teamed
with an electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT). As its name suggests,
this transmission is designed to provide seamless
shifting because there is no progression of gear
changes in the usual sense. What's more, because the
eCVT can compensate for changing vehicle speeds, it
allows engine speed to remain at its level of peak
efficiency, helping make the Fusion Hybrid the most
fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in its class.†
*Based on EPA-estimated 23 City/34 Hwy/27 Combined
mpg, Fusion S model, I-4 with automatic. Class is
mid-size sedans. Actual mileage will vary.
†EPA-estimated 41 City/36 Hwy. Class is mid-size
sedans. Actual mileage will vary.
Balanced Ride and Handling
Ford Fusion features a double-wishbone independent
front suspension with stabilizer bar, a design
commonly found in top-of-the-line sports and luxury
cars. And Ford engineers made the best use of the
multi-link independent rear suspension's design
flexibility to deliver excellent ride quality and
handling capability.
Agile Sport Handling
For the driving enthusiast who demands more power,
and more handling agility, we've added the new Sport
model to the exciting Fusion lineup. Modified
sport-tuned suspension components bring the Fusion
handling experience to an even higher dimension of
driving enjoyment, to match the power of the 263-hp
3.5L 24-valve V6.
Available Class-Exclusive All-Wheel Drive
The V6-powered Fusion with class-exclusive*
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) improves traction on any
surface where wheel slip can occur, such as ice,
snow, mud or gravel. It constantly monitors driving
conditions and distributes engine torque to the
wheels with the most traction. So if the front
wheels are experiencing poor low-speed traction, AWD
will automatically transfer most of the torque to
the rear wheels or the wheels having the most
traction. At highway speed, the AWD system
automatically deactivates to help conserve fuel.
*Class is mid-size sedan. |
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