2018 Ford Fusion | Consumer Guide Auto

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”24253,24252,24254″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2018 Ford Fusion[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]Pros: Broad range of powertrains and trim choices, including well-designed Hybrid and Energi plug-in-hybrid models; one of the quieter cars in the class; crisp-for-the-class handling; invigorating performance of new Sport model

Cons: Top-line trim levels are expensive; swoopy styling intrudes a bit on rear visibility[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: After last year’s refresh, the 2018 Ford Fusion is unchanged. Sport and Platinum are the top trim levels. Sport comes standard with all-wheel drive and an adaptive suspension system with pothole-detection technology; it’s powered by a 325-horsepower turbocharged 2.7-liter V6. Platinum is fully loaded with luxury features, including a leather interior with cowhide trim extended to the dash and door panels. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Energi are powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motor with a combined output of 188 horsepower. EPA estimates for Hybrid are 43 mpg city and 41 highway. Energi is EPA-estimated to travel 19 miles on electric power alone and get a combined 97 MPGe or a combined 42 on gasoline. Technology features include pedestrian detection and hands-free perpendicular and parallel parking. Ford’s Sync3 multimedia system, which is available in most 2018 Ford Fusion models, replaced the finicky MyFord Touch setup. All Fusions have push-button starting, and a rotary dial gear-shift knob that replaces a traditional shift lever. The basic Fusion platform debuted as a 2013 model, and the extensive updates for 2017 help keep it competitive against a strong class of midsize-sedan rivals. We’re especially fond of the gutsy Fusion Sport model, which delivers real driving excitement while giving up little in everyday practicality.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

Class	Midsize Car
Body Style(s)	4-door sedan
Passenger Count	5
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Ford
Nation of Manufacture	Mexico
Base Prices	S: $22,995 SE: $24,270 Titanium: $31,270 Sport: $32,625 Platinum: $37,860 Hybrid S: $26,170 Hybrid SE: $27,120 Hybrid Titanium: $30,862 Hybrid Platinum: $38,150 Energi: $40,180

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Base Engine
2.5-liter 4-cylinder (S, SE)

Horsepower
175

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
21

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
31

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Optional Engine
turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower
181

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
23

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
34

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Optional Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Titanium, Platinum)

Horsepower
245

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
20-21

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
29-31

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Optional Engine
turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 (Sport)

Horsepower
325

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
17

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
26

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(5 is the highest rating)

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