In August 2005, for the first time presented a new model of the Ford Fusion sedan. North America was the only country where the novelty was sold. Only after some time, Ford Motor Company decided to partially expand markets, capturing the southern part of the continent. The car was to the taste of customers and almost completely replaced the rather popular Mondeo model. Compared to its predecessor, Fusion was equipped with technological innovations, but with such a configuration was quite inexpensive. The car constantly gave in to restyling: engines improved, appearance changed, etc.
In 2011, there was an unpleasant story with Ford Fusion. North America withdrew a large batch of cars from sales, as it was discovered a defect in the wheel mounting system. The company recognized this as a manufacturing defect.
New Ford Fusion
A large number of people (both experts and ordinary buyers) have long been waiting for the release of the new Ford Fusion model. Accustomed to strict forms, motorists were completely shocked by the car, which underwent a complete modernization.
It is worth paying attention that since 2002, the same model with a hatchback body was produced for European markets. Although their names are exactly the same, there is nothing common between them. Ford Fusion (North America) is a fairly large sedan. The peculiarity of the model is that it is fully suited to our roads. Such changes are associated with the company's desire to firmly gain a foothold in the Russian market.
Exterior Features
After inspecting the car, drivers note the special style that the manufacturers gave it. The front of the Ford Fusion (photo can be viewed in the article) is represented by a powerful hood with a large number of ribs, updated head optics, a massive bumper with neat lines of fog lights and an air intake. All changes allowed not only to give a special style, but also improved the overall performance of cars on the road. On the side, the American sedan can be recognized by the features inherent in the company's products: these are huge wheel arches, clear notches, a parallel window sill line. No other changes were noticed.
The back of the car looks solid, in addition to this, despite the small length of the luggage compartment, manufacturers were able to increase the volume due to the increase in height. The dimensions of the updated version of Ford Fusion (North America) are the following indicators: 4870x1852x1478 mm. Wheelbase - 2850 mm.
Interior changes
Salon news is full of changes. Once here, you notice an improved quality of parts, excellent ergonomics, excellent space and comfort. Such changes suggest the possibility of competing with strong rivals. The dashboard of the car is very bright, but the color scheme is perfectly matched, accordingly, it will not be striking. The center console has completely changed: it now flaunts informative controls. The designers did not forget about the driver: for greater convenience, they installed the latest seat, full of various settings, with excellent lateral support.
Equipment
The technical equipment of the car has improved significantly. Now in the new version there are:
- air conditioning;
- fog lights;
- modern structure of lights on an LED basis;
- airbags around the entire cabin;
- on-board computer;
- adaptive cruise control;
- automatic assistant when driving uphill;
- exchange rate stability and stabilization system .
Technical equipment
The technical capabilities of the car have become much more serious. Replaced by modern engines of the EcoBust system in three versions: two diesel units and one hybrid installation, which were installed for the Russian versions of Ford Fusion.
Characteristics of technical equipment can begin with a description of a 1-liter three-cylinder engine, the power of such an engine is 125 hp. Next comes a 1.5 liter turbocharged model with 180 horsepower. The EcoBust engines are completed by a 2-liter version with a capacity of 240 hp.
Diesel units are represented by 1.5 and 2 liter versions. The power of such units, respectively, will be equal to 170 hp. and 225 hp The hybrid engine will have 190 hp under the hood. These units are equipped with "mechanics", for powerful versions an automatic transmission is immediately installed.
The cost of the basic version starts from 850 thousand rubles. The most expensive car will cost the owner 1.4 million rubles.