For the first time, the Fusion was presented to the public in 2002 at the Geneva Motor Show. The novelty of the Ford concern represents a bold design decision. The Fusion is a prime example of the cross between an urban hatchback, an SUV and a compact van. The name of the car was chosen appropriately, it translates as an alloy, once again, emphasizing the unique mixture of different variations in one car. So chassis The Fusion is borrowed from the hatchback, the large interior space and tall body from the compact MPV, and the features of an SUV are visible in the increased ground clearance and large wheels... Car built on a platform Ford Fiesta, but in terms of its dimensions it significantly surpasses this model: length - 4020 mm, width - 1708 mm, height - 1503 mm. The indisputable advantage of Fusion is the large volume of internal space. This allows not only to carry more things, but also to provide a sufficient level of comfort for passengers.
Experts consider the Fusion a model that opens a new class of cars UAV (Urban Activity Vehicle or "Car for active city driving"). It is characterized by excellent visibility, maneuverability and agility. The latter quality is provided by two gasoline engines of the Duratec family (1.4-liter, 80 hp and 1.6-liter, 100 hp) and a common-rail turbodiesel with 68 hp.
The Fusion is truly versatile, with a spacious and versatile interior that converts a seat into a table in seconds, and a storage box under the seat cushion.
The trunk of the Fusion is very comfortable and capacious (337 liters). It can be opened either from the outside with a key or from the driver's seat with a button. For complete picture we add that, unfortunately, there are no special fastening devices in it.
For cars Ford fusion Three different transmissions are installed: the Durashift Automatic transmission, the new generation Durashift EST (Electronic Shift Technology) manual transmission and the Durashift 5-speed manual transmission.
The Durashift Automatic is a latest generation 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with exceptionally smooth gear shifting for a smooth and comfortable ride. The automatic transmission is mated to a 1.6-liter, 100-horsepower 16-valve Ford Duratec engine, this combination provides the Ford Fusion and Ford Fiesta with smooth gear changes and quick response to increased fuel delivery. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 11.7 seconds and top speed is 179 km / h.
The new automatic transmission also provides modes for driving in various road conditions.
Kick-down mode. In this traditional mode, the automatic transmission delays shifting to a higher gear or, conversely, downshifts for confident acceleration if the accelerator pedal is depressed to the extreme position. When the pedal is returned to the standard travel position, the transmission returns to its normal operating pattern prior to the kick-down engagement. This mode was designed to provide maximum acceleration at the request of the driver without first having to switch between automatic transmission modes.
Driving mode in mountainous terrain. By comparing the throttle position with the engine speed and vehicle speed, the RUT is able to determine the angle of rise and incline for the optimal choice of gear and the moment of its shifting. This algorithm allows you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without frequent gear changes and finding the most optimal one for confident movement. Within this mode, there are two algorithms for the automatic transmission, which depend on the steepness of the slope.
Downhill driving mode. In this mode, the throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed are analyzed, and when the brakes are activated, the automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear to create additional braking force due to engine braking. This algorithm of work allows you to more accurately control the process of moving downhill or when towing a trailer in mountainous terrain.
Operation mode in cold and hot weather conditions. Cold operating mode eliminates the possibility of shifting to 4th gear until the transmission oil is at operating temperature. This mode of operation allows to reduce the wear of transmission components during a cold start, which prolongs the service life of the automatic transmission. temperature sensor transmission oil can also initiate the mode of operation with additional cooling in case of excessive heating of the automatic transmission during operation.
Overdrive mode. The overdrive mode button is located at the bottom of the automatic transmission selector in the passenger compartment and allows the driver to prevent the automatic transmission from shifting to 4th gear, as a result of which the car's movement becomes sharper and more dynamic when driving at high speeds or in situations where frequent shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. What's more, the automatic transmission can be locked in 1st or 2nd gear for safe driving on slopes and on snowy roads.
The transmission is controlled by a separate computer and functions in conjunction with the engine control unit. Engine and transmission settings are continually adjusted to suit the operating conditions and driving style of the driver.
For Ford Fusion with 1.4 liter engine, robotic box transmissions Durashift EST. In fact, she is mechanical box transmissions with automatic mode. It is believed to be ideal for active driving in the city and has a number of advantages over traditional "mechanics": in the absence of a clutch pedal, it is much easier to overcome city traffic jams in the "start-stop" mode, it cannot be confused with the gear and is almost impossible to stall. Compared to the "automatic" Durashift EST provides more dynamic driving and significant fuel economy.
Ford Fusion is delivered to Russia in two trim levels - Trend and Elegance. Trend includes: front airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags, ABS, lockable fuel hatch, power steering, immobilizer, tinted windows, central locking with D / U, adjustable steering column, three rear head restraints, leather steering wheel, heated front seats, power front windows, a button for opening the tailgate on the dashboard and two-color bumpers.
The Elegance package includes all of the above, complemented by a chrome grille, power and heated exterior mirrors, front fog lamps and leather trim for the gearshift lever.
In 2004, the line of engines was replenished - a 1.6-liter 16-valve diesel engine Duratorq with 90 hp turbocharger This is the latest collaboration between Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën. The 1.6 TDCi engine is lightweight as much as possible - the entire structure is aluminum, light-alloy. The diesel is equipped with a system “ common rail»Third generation. It has a double camshaft and an electronic throttle control system. Meets the latest Euro IV standards - CO2 emissions are 119 g / km. Fuel consumption is 4.5 liters per 100 km. The engine will be available on three- and five-door versions of the Ford Fusion.
Also Ford company announced a new Fusion Plus modification, which differs from the base model with a new plastic body kit, with upgraded bumpers and sills, a new radiator grill, body-colored side moldings, tinted glass and 16-inch wheels.
There were also changes in the interior. More expensive and high quality materials are used in the decoration. And to the list additional equipment added devices like an audio system with a DVD player and even an X-box game console.
The set of engines for the new items remained the same - 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter petrol engines with power 79 and 98 Horse power respectively, or a new 1.4-liter turbodiesel with 67 horsepower. Both 1.4-liter versions of the Ford Fusion Plus will be available with a semi-automatic transmission that has a manual shift mode.
In 2005, under the Fusion name, Ford began producing a solid mid-size sedan, which had already changed two names - Futura and Four Hundred. The situation with the name of this car for Ford became critical - no matter what name the company chose, there was definitely someone who had already registered the rights to such a name and was demanding payments.
The Fusion is based on the Ford 427 concept with a chrome grille and headlamps. The Fusion sedan will take its place between the Focus and the Five Hundred. By the way, the Fusion sedan is the first model of the company created entirely with the help of digital technologies.
The design turned out to be a lot conservative, but universal, in the sense that both in Europe and in America the Fusion sedan will not look like a foreign element. The exterior of the Fusion looks extremely harmonious. The corporate identity is observed one hundred percent.
The interior has the same austerity and laconicism. Fusion has one of the most spacious cabins in its class, including shoulder room on front seat and legroom for rear-seat passengers. The car interior can be made in one of three colors. Five full-fledged seats, decent upholstery materials - everything is simple, but tasteful. The car looks solid and expensive. Much credit goes to the large number of chrome parts stylistically similar to the Ford 427 concept car. All Fusion sedans have a telescopic steering column, heated seats and a six-disc CD changer.
The Fusion sedan's torsional rigidity is increased by 12.7%, which allows the fully independent suspension (front - double wishbone, rear - multi-link with steering effect) to provide smooth control. The model is equipped with disc brakes and ABS with an electronic brake force distribution system.
There are two engines, both gasoline from the Duratec series: 2.3 liters (160 hp) and a three-liter 210-strong "six". Less powerful will come with a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed "automatic", and more powerful - only with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Both engines have a lightweight aluminum body, four valves per cylinder and a system electronic control throttle.
The Ford Fusion is front-wheel drive only.
Fusion is engineered to meet the most stringent vehicle safety requirements. The B-pillar is made of two welded sheets of steel, which reinforces the roof and makes the underbody more flexible. The Personal Safety System includes a double airbag and a seat belt with a pretensioner.
Fusion is assembled at Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly in Mexico.
Speaking of most Western-made cars, only a lazy driver does not note the discrepancy between their characteristics and the quality of long-suffering Russian roads, thus deliberately emphasizing the unsuitability of "bourgeois" cars for our realities. Well, we will probably not be able to cope with the primordially Russian troubles soon, but we want to ride good cars now!
Meet Ford Fusion - Urban Activity Vehicle.
The American Ford Fusion, developed by the European branch of the Ford Motor Company in Germany, and assembled there, is one of the most bought cars of the Ford brand in Russia, second only to Ford focus... The model got its name (Fusion means "fusion, symbiosis") not for the sake of a word of mouth. The designers, assembling cars on the Ford Fiesta platform (fifth generation), quite successfully combined the business properties of a "parquet" SUV and a compact hatchback, so appreciated in our open spaces by both family people and amateurs-travelers. The creators themselves position their creation as UAV - an active city car.
The main qualities of the Ford Fusion hatchback: high ground clearance, which is suitable for urban and suburban off-road trips (and in Russian outback sometimes it is impossible to distinguish one from the other) is of particular importance, a reliable level of safety and a comfortable roomy interior in combination with affordable price- really good alloy.
Today, Ford Fusion is well-equipped (and even the basic version includes 15-inch alloy wheels with tires 195/60 R15, electric power steering, ABS with EBD, 4 airbags and 2 curtains of safety and many other "goodies") can be bought for less than 600 thousand rubles. Ford Fusion is just the case when a decent car, being in the same price range with similar models of this class, has much more advantages.
Despite the fact that the Fusion has a one-size-fits-all base with the Ford Fiesta (5th), the technical similarity of the car ends there. This compact van has:
- Large dimensions in all respects. So, the length and height of the models differ within 100 mm, the width of the Fusion has increased by almost 40 mm. Any specialist in the auto industry understands that the extra millimeters have automatically transferred a new car to the middle class.
- Ford Fusion has increased ground clearance (200 mm). Despite this innovation, Ford Fusion turned out to be quite stable. It was possible to realize this due to its rather compact size. Good maneuverability has been preserved behind the machine.
- Stiffer suspension. The suspension of the Ford Fusion is much stiffer than the base Fiesta. Of course, as a result of this, the technique makes itself felt on road irregularities, but the rolls and turns, even at high speeds, do not bother the car at all.
- Optimal body glazing. Compared to the Fiesta, visibility has improved by 7%.
- Additional strengthening of the body. The front of the car is reinforced with McPherson, and the back with a reliable beam, which once again makes Ford workers suspect of "fitting" cars for Russian consumers.
As for the interior of the cabin, it practically does not differ from the “fifth Ford Fiesta”. In principle, the creators of the car can be understood: there is no point in changing a rather comfortable development to a more expensive one, making the car inaccessible due to a couple of additional cupholders or pockets. Although, according to the owners of Fusion, it would be nice to add a top handle on the first passenger door. They decided to “forget” about it, as in the base model.
Business card exterior ford Fusion's powerful bumpers and side moldings make this compact hatchback look a bit like an SUV. Compared to the “original” Fiesta, the car has significantly improved in design. The high seating position of the car, which, by the way, is quite compact in appearance, allows the driver to feel confident on the road: a good view is an important factor in successful driving on unfamiliar roads or on country trips.
Of course, design alone doesn't turn a conventional front-wheel drive hatchback into an SUV, but for a city car four-wheel drive, significantly increasing the cost of construction, and is not needed.
The designers from Ford decided to keep the optics style in the manner of the most popular models of the concern: for example, the headlights are clearly copied from the Connect model. Among the innovations is a stylish rectangular grille that clearly attracts attention.
Many drivers note, as a huge plus, roomy luggage compartment Ford Fusion - with a volume of more than 330 liters, inherent in minivans. Considering that all the seats in the car have a folding configuration, allowing in a matter of minutes to turn the interior into a sleeping place sufficient to accommodate an entire family, it becomes clear that the car was created for family trips over long distances.
Specifications Ford Fusion.
Fusion retained Fiesta's 1.4 / 1.6 L (80/100 hp) Duratec 16-valve power units with an aluminum crankcase. The engine is quite economical. The declared fuel consumption is less than 7 liters / 100 km. In Russia, a modification with a gasoline engine is available, while in Europe you can buy a diesel version of Ford Fusion.
Five-speed manual and automatic transmissions are aggregated with the motor, however, the "robot" is possible only in version 1.4. Based on the reviews of car owners, we can note the good quality of the gearboxes: smooth running, the ability to shift without using the clutch, automatic operation.
According to testers from the test drive, Ford Fusion behaves reliably and confidently at low speeds, calmly overcoming all obstacles. From the comments - somewhat sluggish overclocking on low revs... If you increase them to 3500, the “take-off” is much freer. A similar hitch is felt on emergency overtaking, numerous sharp turns.
This behavior of the engine inherited from the Ford Fiesta is understandable: due to the increase in size, the weight of the Fusion has also changed. In addition, the engines "adjusted" to the environmental standards of Euro-4, limiting the opening of the throttle, thereby reducing the content of CO2 in the exhaust gases. In principle, speed and acceleration are not as important for a city car as agility, environmental friendliness or functionality. Therefore, these characteristics have ended up in one of the last places.
Also, some stress at high speed is caused by windage, which appears to be due to the high body.
For all other indicators, the Ford Fusion has good characteristics... As the testers said, the car has a "light character": excellent handling, good maneuverability, including sharp turns, tenacity. The presence of the exchange rate stability mode makes it easier to drive.
Security.
When creating Ford Fusion for family people, the designers of Ford paid great attention to safety. According to the test results, out of a possible 5 points Fusion received 4, and even then the "unselected" score was a problem with the safety of pedestrians, and had nothing to do with the driver and passengers.
Ford Fusion Prices in 2012, they start at ~ 510 thousand rubles (for the “basic” configuration of the Core - a 1.4-liter 80-horsepower engine with a 5-speed “mechanics”, where of the “convenience” only front airbags, power steering, ABS and central locking ). The cost of a compact van Ford Fusion in the Elegance 1.6 + 4АКПП package (here, in addition to the "base", there is also: air conditioning, side "pillows", "tumanki", front power windows, power accessories for mirrors, an audio system with CD) can exceed 640 thousand rubles (especially if you go to replenish it a little).
Ford Fusion is a compact car that combines the qualities of three types of cars: a passenger car, a compact van and an SUV. The model got its name for a reason: from English fusion means "alloy", "mixture".
Premiere
The official premiere of the car took place at the Geneva Motor Show in 2002. Thoughtful design, good handling, spaciousness, high ground clearance, reliable and high-quality suspension are the hallmarks of the Ford Fusion. The technical characteristics of the model also favorably distinguish it from competitors, most of which are purely conditional. All this makes the model one of the best-selling on the domestic market for several years in a row.
The car is based on the platform of the popular Fiesta, but at the same time it is larger in size than its predecessor: the length of the model is 4020 mm, width - 1708 mm, height - 1503 mm. One of the main advantages over its counterparts is its spaciousness, which allows you to carry a large amount of things and provides a high level of comfort for passengers.
Ford Fusion: specifications, reviews
Experts classify the model as a new UAV class (car for active city driving). Good visibility, maneuverability and high dynamic performance are the qualities of the Ford Fusion. Technical characteristics at a high level are provided by two Duratec gasoline units with a capacity of 80 and 100 liters. with. and a working volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, respectively. The range of engines is complemented by a 68-horsepower common-rail turbodiesel.
The car is equipped with three transmissions: an automatic Durashift, a Durashift EST manual transmission and a Durashift 5-speed manual transmission, also installed on the Ford Fusion. Technical characteristics are at a high level, and this is largely the merit of the latest generation 4-speed automatic transmission Durashift. It features smooth gear shifting for the most comfortable ride. It works in conjunction with a 100 hp 1.6 L engine and guarantees an instant response to increased fuel delivery. With this engine, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, and its maximum speed is 179 km / h.
Transmission
The automatic transmission includes different operating modes depending on road conditions:
The first mode is kick-down. In it, the transmission delays the transition to a higher gear or downshifts if a sharp acceleration is necessary (when the gas pedal is pressed to the floor). If the pedal returns to the standard position, the transmission switches to normal operation. Kick-down is designed for maximum acceleration without changing the transmission mode.
Mountain Riding Mode: The system automatically detects the ascent angle by selecting the most suitable gear and the optimal engagement time. This makes it possible to maintain a fixed speed without constantly changing gears in search of the most suitable one for a quiet ascent or descent. In this mode, there are two driving algorithms, depending on the steepness of the slope.
Downhill driving mode: the system analyzes the throttle position with RPM power unit and the speed of the vehicle. If the brakes are applied, the automatic transmission downshifts, thereby creating additional braking force due to engine braking. This mode gives you the ability to accurately control descending a slope or towing a trailer in mountainous areas on the Ford Fusion. The technical characteristics of the car allow not only to confidently overcome off-road or maneuver in the city, but also to drive in hot and cold conditions without undesirable consequences. For this, the following mode is intended.
Mode of operation in cold and hot conditions. In cold weather, the transmission will not allow shifting to fourth gear until the oil in the transmission has reached the required temperature. This reduces the wear of the gearbox components during cold starts, thus extending the life of the gearbox.
Overdrive mode. The power button is located at the bottom of the automatic transmission gear selector in the passenger compartment. This mode allows you to block the downshifting into fourth gear, making the ride more dynamic. It can also block driving in first or second gear for safer driving on slopes or snowy surfaces.
The transmission is controlled by a separate computer. Powertrain settings are constantly changing to match road conditions and driving style.
Durashift EST robotic transmission is installed on the Ford Fusion 1.4. The technical characteristics of the engine allow you to drive confidently in heavy city traffic, and the transmission is ideal for this purpose. According to the assurances of experts, it is in many ways better than the traditional manual transmission: in urban conditions, especially in traffic jams, it is much more convenient without a clutch, it is also impossible to mix up the gear and cannot stall. In addition, it provides dynamic handling and can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
Trunk
The car has a comfortable and spacious luggage compartment of 337 liters, which can be opened using a button in the passenger compartment or a regular key. The downside is that there are no special mounts for different kind cargo.
Complete set
On Russian market the car is supplied in the Trend and Elegance trim levels. The first includes airbags for the front row and side, ABS system, power steering, central locking, leather steering wheel, heated front seats, electric front windows, adjustable steering column and other useful options.
More expensive equipment is complemented by a chrome-plated radiator grille, chrome-plated rear-view mirrors with electric drive and heating, foglights, leather trim for the gearshift lever.
2004 update
In 2004, the manufacturer introduced the 16-valve 90-horsepower Ford Fusion 1.6, the technical characteristics of which fully meet the purpose of the car. This motor was the last joint development of Ford and Peugeot Citroen. The design of the engine is made of aluminum, which made it possible to minimize its weight as much as possible. The diesel is equipped with a third generation common rail system and fully complies with Euro IV standards - CO2 emissions are 119 g / km. Fuel consumption in the combined driving cycle is 4.5 l / 100 km. The car is available in three- and five-door versions.
2005 update
In 2005, under the name Fusion, the manufacturer released a mid-size sedan, which had previously changed two names: Futura and Four Hundred, since it was difficult to choose a unique name, previously unregistered on automotive market... The model has received a discreet but versatile appearance: it will look harmonious both in Europe and America.
Suspension Ford Fusion 2007
The technical characteristics of the car require appropriate handling and high-quality operation of the suspension as a whole. Compared to the Fiesta model, the car received a stiffer suspension. Even small irregularities are felt on the road, but the rolls in sharp turns are minimized as much as possible. Despite its higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity, the Fusion has many similar habits to its predecessor.
Independent McPherson struts in the front and a powerful beam at the rear should provide a confident ride on our roads for the Ford Fusion 2008. Technical characteristics of the car allow you to drive without problems at speeds of about 150 km / h in gentle turns. At the same time, the model holds the road well and requires minimal effort from the driver.
Engines
The car is equipped with two gasoline units of the Duratec series with a volume of 2.3 and 3.0 liters with a capacity of 160 and 210 hp. respectively. The first is aggregated with a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission, and the more powerful one works in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Both motors have an aluminum housing and four valves. The car is supplied with front wheel drive only.
One of the priority areas is the safety of the driver and passengers, which was reflected in the development of all models of the company, including the Ford Fusion 2009. Technical characteristics remained the same, and the safety of each passenger is ensured by a personal protection system, including a double airbag and a belt with pretensioner.
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Tall, stylish, reliable and, at the same time, compact and agile - such characteristics are inherent in for Ford Fusion. Thanks to these advantages, the car has earned itself an excellent reputation and popularity among drivers in European countries and in the post-Soviet space.
To really experience all these benefits, the best way is to try a Ford Fusion ride. But in order to really assess its capabilities, it is worth taking a closer look at its characteristics.
Compactness and spaciousness
Oddly enough, the Ford Fusion is both roomy and compact. This can be seen by analyzing the technical characteristics that determine dimensions car.
External characteristics:
- length, mm - 4013;
- width (including / excluding mirrors), mm –1724 / 1950;
- height (at full weight), mm - 1512;
- height (equipped), mm - 1543;
- wheelbase - 2486.
Internal technical Ford characteristics Fusion:
- height from the ceiling to the seat (cushion), mm - 1015/981;
- legroom, mm - 1045/953;
- width at shoulder level, mm - 1358/1326.
- luggage compartment (5 seats), m3 - 0.337;
- luggage compartment (2 places), m3 - 1.175.
So, with rather modest external the size of a Ford The Fusion boasts a spacious interior and roomy trunk(especially with the rear seat folded down). Even more roominess can be achieved thanks to the flexibility of the interior details. Back seat can be folded partially, it is also possible to fold the front passenger seat for transportation of long loads.
Engine
Ford Fusion is equipped with 1.4 and 1.6 liter Duratec 16 V engines. The maximum power of the first is 80 liters. with. at 5700 rpm; the second - 100 liters. with. at 6000 rpm.
According to ISO 1585 test results, the 1.4-liter Duratec achieved 124 Nm of torque and the 1.6-liter engine 146 Nm.
The engine consists of 4 in-line cylinders. The injection of a combustible mixture of fuel and air is controlled by an electronic system. A digital engine management system is also provided. Ignition is carried out by an electronic contactless system. There is a knock sensor.
The engines installed on the Ford Fusion have good dynamic performance. Thus, a 1.4-liter engine allows the car to accelerate to 100 km / h in 14 seconds. The 16-liter analog accelerates Ford Fusion in 11 seconds, and with an automatic gearbox installed - in 13 seconds.
Technical characteristics allow engines to develop such maximum speed:
- Duratec 1.4 l - 163 km / h;
- Duratec 1.6 l - 178 km / h;
- Duratec 1.6 L with automatic gearbox - 176 km / h.
You can't get around such important characteristics like fuel consumption, very important for gasoline engines in the current economic realities.
Gasoline consumption for Ford Fusion engines is:
After analyzing the average fuel consumption, we can confidently state the economy of Ford Fusion. At the same time, the car is equipped with a very capacious fuel tank, the volume of which is 45 liters.
Transmission
For the 1.4-liter engine, an exclusively mechanical five-speed gearbox Durashift gear shifting. Four-stage automatic transmission can only accompany the 1.6-liter 100-horsepower analogue. Which, by the way, can also be equipped with mechanics.
Brakes
Brake system Ford Fusion dual-circuit with diagonal distribution. A two-dimensional amplifier is provided. Front brakes - disc, rear wheels have classic drum brakes. All configurations of the model are equipped with a safe and comfortable anti-lock braking system (ABS), which is improved by the presence electronic system distribution braking efforts(EBD).
Suspension and body
Softness and comfort while driving is provided by the independent front suspension of the MacPherson type, which has earned positive feedback from motorists and professionals from around the world. It is not recommended to touch it even with significant improvements (tuning) of the car. Suspension has L-shaped arms on the subframe and stabilizer lateral stability.
Rear suspension with torsion beam and coil springs has excellent lifting capacity specifications.
Electro Dynamic Stability Program (ESP) is available on Ford Fusion manual transmission trims.
The body has the highest degree of corrosion protection thanks to its full hot-dip galvanized finish, which prevents the body from collapsing. Towing loops are provided on the body (front - removable, rear - stationary).
Thus, the analyzed indicators very eloquently emphasize and prove the validity of all the characteristics of Ford Fusion declared by the manufacturer. It is a truly compact, roomy, economical, dynamic and maneuverable vehicle.
Ford Fusion is a compact five-door hatchback car, also positioned as a crossover. It is a soplatform version of the Ford Fiesta hatchback. Fusion sales began in 2002. The car was produced exclusively in Germany, in the city of Cologne. In the post-Soviet countries, Ford Fusion turned out to be very popular, because it was adapted for severe operating conditions and was notable for its low cost compared to its closest competitors of the golf class. Moreover, the Ford Fusion perfectly combines the qualities of a small crossover, a subcompact van and a hatchback. In 2005, the car received its first restyling. During the modernization, the bumpers, moldings, the front panel in the cabin and the front lighting have undergone changes.
The Ford Focus engine range has not changed throughout all stages of production - before and after restyling. So, in the period 2002-2012, the hatchback was offered with gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 80 and 101 liters. with. respectively. There were also two diesel engines with a capacity of 68 (1.4 liters) and 90 (1.6 liters) liters. with. The car received the configurations Kore, Trend and Elegance.
Ford Fusion Station Wagon
The main competitors of the Ford Fusion include the Nissan Note, Citroen Picasso and other five-seat compact vans.
In 2003, the Ford Fusion was crashed as part of the Euro NCAP tests, according to the results of which the car received nice results... So, for the safety of adult passengers and children, the car was awarded five stars out of five possible.
The main advantages of the Ford Fusion include high ground clearance, adaptability to bad roads, smooth running, maneuverability, low cost of ownership and a fairly powerful 100-horsepower 1.6 engine. The disadvantages include outdated design and interior, inconsistency with modern standards and mediocre comfort.
