Ford Fusion (United States of America, 2012-present)

The second generation Ford Fusion was debuted at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit. The new series is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.

The 2012 Fusion can be powered by three different powertrains and has three levels of equipment to choose from: S, SE and Titanium.

If offers a pair of EcoBoost™ four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine and still the hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives.

With the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine the Fusion is expected to become the best-in-class four-cylinder non-hybrid in terms of fuel efficiency, with a 26 mpg consumption in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

On the opposite side the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is set to become the performance option in the new generation Fusion. This version will be available with four-wheel drive option.

The engines are complemented with technologies such as an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.

 

 

After being named 2010 North American Car of the Year, the Fusion hybrid has now evolved from the nickel-metal hydride batteries to the now common lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power.

The Fusion Hybrid is powered by an all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter unit. Still the engine maintained the performance standards.