The Ford Fusion has been designed to incorporate the usefulness of an SUV with the drivability of a hatch. The car has very spacious interiors and with a high seating position makes driving easier in heavy traffic. Although the car is spacious inside, the design is compact making for better maneuverability.
The cleverly designed inputs in the Fusion make it an outstanding car in its class. The Fusion boasts of several prominent features including styled headlamps with integrated turn indicators, wide front bumpers, 15 alloy wheels, large windscreen front and rear fog lamps and body side mouldings that not only toughen the look of the Fusion but also make it ideal for city traffic. Another handy feature in this versatile vehicle is the 60:40 rear split folding seats which enables the expansion of the boot from 337 litres to 1175 litres.
The safety features in the Fusion like collapsible steering column, anti-submarine seats, front and rear safety belts, and child safety locks on the rear door make it the ideal family car. It is designed for high standards of safety with its muscular body structure and reinforced framework. The Fusion features the 1.6L Duratec petrol engine and drive-by-wire technology.
The petrol engine is a powerful 1.6L all aluminum alloy SEFI fuel system engine that delivers great power and torque, which implies excellent performance, great acceleration and a respectable fuel economy of around 14.9 kmpl in extra urban conditions and around 9.6 kmpl in urban driving conditions (overall mileage of around 11 kmpl).The Fusion Duratec Petrol caters to Bharat Stage III norms.
Vroom Tip: The other vehicles to compare this car with are the Maruti Suzuki SX4, Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Accent, Tata Indigo Marina, Skoda Fabia and Chevrolet Aveo. In the similar budget an upsize car you can compare is the Mahindra Bolero, Chevrolet Tavera and Tata Sumo Victa
Technical Specifications :
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length (mm) |
4018 |
| Overall Width (mm) |
1720 |
| Overall Height (mm) |
1529 |
| Wheel Base (mm) |
2486 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
198 |
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| Engine |
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Fusion |
Fusion+ |
| Engine Displacement (cc) |
1596 |
1596 |
| Max. Power (ps/rpm) |
101 / 6500 |
101 / 6500 |
| Max. Torque (nm/rpm) |
146 / 3400 |
146 / 3400 |
| Cylinders |
4 Cyl. In-Line |
4 Cyl. In-Line |
| Construction |
All Aluminum |
All Aluminum |
| Fuel System |
SEFI |
SEFI |
| Emission level |
Euro 3 |
Euro 3 |
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| Gear |
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5 speed manual |
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| Suspension |
| Front |
"Independent MacPherson Struts with offset coil spring/damper units, dual path body mounts and stabiliser bar |
| Rear |
Semi-independent twist-beam, low package coil springs & twin-tube dampers. |
| Shock Absorbers (Front & Rear) |
Gas Filled |
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| Brakes |
| Front |
Ventilated Disks |
| Rear |
Self-Adjusting Drums |
| ABS |
Optional on Fusion+ |
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| Fuel |
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Fusion |
Fusion+ |
| Fuel Type |
Unleaded Petrol |
Unleaded Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity |
45 L |
45 L |
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