2008 Ford Fusion Review
Solid midsize sedan.
2008 Fusion Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Fusion delivers comfort and sporty handling that is even more athletic for 2008 with the addition of a Sport Appearance package. The available all-wheel-drive model provides exceptional handling stability on slippery surfaces. While available power isn't up to the benchmark set by the class leaders, the Fusion is an excellent value.NewCarTestDrive correspondent John Rettie filed this report from Hollywood, California; with Cheryl Jensen reporting from Cleveland, Ohio; and Mitch McCullough and Kirk Bell reporting from Dearborn, Michigan.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Fusion S ($17,770); SE ($18,695); SEL ($19,400); SE V6 ($21,445); SEL V6 ($22,150); SE V6 AWD ($23,295); SEL V6 AWD ($24,000) |
| 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) | dual-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags; tire-pressure monitor; LATCH child-seat anchors; rear-door child-safety locks; ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control, rear obstacle detection |
| 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 ($22,150) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar adjustment, fold flat front-passenger seatback, 60/40 split folding rear seat, leather wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with redundant speed and audio controls, power door locks with remote keyless entry, power windows and mirrors, six-speaker premium AM/FM stereo with single six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, antitheft system, dual illuminated sun visor mirrors, trip computer, automatic headlights, automatic temperature control, analog clock, heated outside mirrors, keyless entry keypad, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, fog lamps, P225/50R17 tires on aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge | 700 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | traction control ($95) |
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| Price as Tested | 22945 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 221 @ 6250 |
| Torque | 205 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/26 |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.2/72.2/57.2 |
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| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/54.0/42.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/56.5/37.5 |
| 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 |
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| Curb Weight | 3280 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 |
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