Carpe_Diem Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 http://www.insideline.com/ford/fusion/2013/2013-ford-fusion-introduced-2012-detroit-auto-show.html "The performance edition of the Fusion comes with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, six-speed SelectShift automatic with paddle shifters, optional 19-inch wheels and tires and optional all-wheel drive." Wonder what the numbers will be? http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ford/fusion/2013/as/12/de/2013_ford_fusion_f34_12-de-as_113118_717.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 What kind of AWD system is it really gonna have though? Also, what kind of tuning support is going to be available for it? It does look good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looks nice. I don't know why it has taken Ford so long to make a performance version of the fusion. But ultimately, no stick shift = no care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 +1 on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 AWD on Ford has always been a reactive haldex crap. ford is def getting their act together as far as design goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Zachalope Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wonder what the numbers will be? As it stands right now, there will be 3 engines for North America: 2.5L (Standard): 170hp/170lb*ft. 1.6L Turbo: 179hp/172lb*ft. 2.0L Turbo: 237hp/250lb*ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Zachalope Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looks nice. I don't know why it has taken Ford so long to make a performance version of the fusion. But ultimately, no stick shift = no care There will be a 6-speed manual available with the 1.6L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 http://www.insideline.com/ford/fusion/2013/2013-ford-fusion-introduced-2012-detroit-auto-show.html "The performance edition of the Fusion comes with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, six-speed SelectShift automatic with paddle shifters, optional 19-inch wheels and tires and optional all-wheel drive." Wonder what the numbers will be? http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ford/fusion/2013/as/12/de/2013_ford_fusion_f34_12-de-as_113118_717.jpg Looks almost like an Aston Martin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Fugly "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 almost like an Aston Martin... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Q24OoPfudI/TiHbLV98DbI/AAAAAAAABqQ/1WowjPC1IQk/s1600/premier_4509_aston_martin_vantage_image002.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe_Diem Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I bet Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, and every other car rental company can't wait to get them in. Are Legacy's ever a rental car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Only the 2.0L Ecoboost will have the AWD option. Only the 1.6L Ecoboost will have an available manual transmission (6-speed). (TTAC, Kicking Tires) I wonder how the 2.0L Ecoboost AWD's mpg will compare to the Legacy. The current V6 AWD options (3.0: 18/26, 3.5: 17/25) are pretty much tied with the GT and 3.6R (18/25). (Though the 3.0L is about $3k more than a base 3.6R.) FWD projected numbers are: 2.5L: similar to current gen (22/30 - 23/33) 1.6L Ecoboost: 26/37 2.0L Ecoboost: 23/33 That 1.6L matches the Regal Hybrid (with similar power). Also about the same as the new Impreza (smaller, less power, but has AWD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Fugly? I disagree. http://jalopnik.com/5874135/2013-ford-fusion-open-wide-and-say-hot They offer the 3 engines mentioned above but also a hybrid version rated for 47 / 44 mpg. Best looking plug-in car thus far, IMO. I would never buy one... but its still the best out there IMO. I think Ford did it right here. With all the options, the Fusion meets the demands of the masses. They will sell a lot of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I bet Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, and every other car rental company can't wait to get them in. Are Legacy's ever a rental car? Yes, but very rare. I rented a Legacy back in 06ish in North Carolina via Hertz. Our 07 Tribeca was fleet vehicle. So I guess there are some out there. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It always amuses me when members of a Subaru forum complain about another car being "fugly." Glass houses and all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I kinda wish they had left well enough alone and just given us the Euro Mondeo styling... and hatchback!: http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Mondeo/Photosanddownloads I am interested in this car, possibly in Hybrid form. I hope it proces to be a winner. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 There will be a 6-speed manual available with the 1.6L. The low end model is the only versions with manual transmission. What else is new? This seems to be the norm for most auto makers. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 There's now a Ford Fusion configurator available, but: No pricing yet. Plenty of disclaimers about it being "for survey purposes only", and that it's all subject to change. What I noticed: We knew that AWD would only be available with the 2.0L EcoBoost. But at least in this configurator, it also requires Titanium trim level.A 2.0L FWD is available in SE or Titanium. Though on the SE, it requires either the Appearance Package (18" wheels, spoiler, leather steering wheel, fog lights) or Luxury Package (power/heated/memory leather seats, etc.).The 1.6L EcoBoost is only available on the SE trim, but can be had with Manual, Auto, or Auto + Start/Stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hey Ford, offer a wagon version of this and I will be at your doorstep tomorrow. Oh right, they would rather me buy an Escape instead. I have no problem with the Escape but would MUCH prefer a Fusion wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hybrid seems to be nice, and blind spot monitoring with automatic parallel parking... SIGN ME UP! would make a nice beater to the legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Preliminary pricing was added to the Fusion configurator. While they say "Estimated Total Price," I don't see mention of whether this includes destination or not. Trims of note: SE 1.6L (manual or auto) - $25,290SE 1.6L (auto w/ Start/Stop) - $25,585SE 2.0L (auto) - $26,745Titanium 2.0L (auto) - $30,995Titanium 2.0L AWD (auto) - $32,995 A 1.6L with heated leather (SE Luxury Package) comes to $26,795. Looks like it'd be pretty comparable to a 2.5i Limited, apart from no AWD. And a SE 2.0L without the Luxury package (does have standard "Appearance" package with spoiler, fogs, 18" alloys) is about the same price. Side mirrors are heated, have turn signal, on all SEs. Though it looks like you have to spring for the $1000 technology package to get USB (aux-in is standard). Too bad AWD's only available on the most expensive trim level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Looks like a big cat fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Would've preferred the Euro styling to the huge grille, but still, nice car. Ford seems to be moving in the right direction while Subaru goes backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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