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2007 Ford Fusion Review
All-wheel drive option adds foul weather capability.
2007 Fusion Review Summary & Specifications
The 2007 Ford Fusion delivers sporty handling with value and comfort. Side-impact airbags are now standard equipment. The all-wheel-drive model provides excellent handling stability on slippery surfaces.NewCarTestDrive correspondent John Rettie filed this report from Hollywood, California; with Cheryl Jensen reporting from Cleveland, Ohio; and Mitch McCullough in Dearborn, Michigan.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Fusion S ($17,295); SE ($18,155); SEL ($19,250); SE V6 ($20,880); SEL V6 ($21,975); SE V6 AWD ($22,730); SEL V6 AWD ($23,825) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.3-liter inline-4; 221-hp 3.0-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17295 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Fusion SEL V6 ($21,975) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power door mirrors, six-way power driver seat, upgraded wood trim, six-disc in-dash AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo system, 17-inch alloy wheels, side air curtain, side-impact airbags, automatic headlamps, heated mirrors and electrochromatic rearview mirror |
| Destination Charge | 700 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS ($595); traction control ($95) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23365 |
| Horse Power | 221 @ 6250 |
| Torque | 205 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.2/72.2/57.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/54.0/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/56.5/37.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, short and long arm with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with struts, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3280 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 |
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