Added on June 9, 2016  The News Wheel  2017 Ford Fusion , hybrid , news , Review , Sport

2017 Ford Fusion Overview

The 2017 Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that offers a little something for everybody. Looking for horsepower, the Fusion has plenty of it with its available 325-horsepower V6 engine. Need an eco-friendly vehicle? The ‘17 Fusion is available with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, with the later boasting an all-electric range of 21 miles. In addition, the Ford Fusion also offers the latest safety features such as Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Key competitors for the new Ford Fusion include the Chevy Malibu, Toyota Camry, and Honda Accord.

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What’s new for the 2017 Ford Fusion?

The 2017 Ford Fusion comes with new two trim levels in the form of its Platinum and Sport models. The Fusion Sport comes with a turbocharged V6 engine and all-wheel drive, while the Fusion Platinum focuses on luxury and also comes with more driver assist technology. In addition, last year’s MyFord Touch system has been replaced by the new Sync 3 infotainment system, which is more user-friendly and has quicker response times. The 2017 Ford Fusion comes in 12 trims: S, SE, Hybrid S, Hybrid SE, Titanium, Hybrid Titanium, Fusion Energi SE, Fusion Energi Titanium, Sport, Platinum, Hybrid Platinum, and Energi Platinum.

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2017 Ford Fusion Exterior

The 2017 Ford Fusion features a sleek and bold exterior design, as the ripples in its hood and distinctive front grille are sure to attract plenty of attention when it’s cruising on the highway or casually rolling through the city. The grille even comes with minor design changes for 2017 and the bumper is lower to the ground than it was last year. The new Ford Fusion comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels and LED taillights, but consumers can add 18-inch alloys and a rear spoiler via the available Appearance package. Exterior color options for the 2017 Ford Fusion include Lighting Blue, Shadow Black, and White Gold.

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Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion S

• 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, LED taillamps, Chrome grille, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, Automatic halogen headlamps with headlamp courtesy delay, Single Exhaust with bright tip

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion SE

• 17-Inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Wheels, Chrome grille, LED signature lighting, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, Solar tinted glass

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid S

• Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, Chrome grille, Solar tinted glass, Single exhaust with bright tip, Automatic halogen headlamps with headlamp courtesy delay, Intermittent/speed-sensitive wipers

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

• Single exhaust with bright tip, LED taillamps, 17-Inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Wheels, Body-color front and rear bumpers, Solar tinted glass

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Titanium

• LED fog lamps; LED taillamps; Chrome grille; Power heated exterior mirrors with security approach lamps, turn signal indicator, auto-dimming driver side, and memory; Rear decklid spoiler; Dual integrated bright exhaust; LED Headlamps

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium

• LED fog lamps, Body-color exterior dual power mirrors, Rear decklid spoiler, Solar tinted glass, Chrome grille, Single exhaust with bright tip

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE

• 17-Inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Wheels, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, LED signature lighting, LED fog lamps, LED taillamps, Body-color front and rear bumpers, Rocker molding – body-color, Single exhaust with bright tip

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium

• 17-Inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Wheels, LED signature lighting, Rear decklid spoiler, Solar tinted glass, Configurable daytime running lamps, Body-color exterior door handles with chrome accent, Body-color exterior dual power mirrors, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport

• 19-Inch Premium Painted Tarnished Dark Wheels, 235/45R18 Tires, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, LED fog lamps, LED taillamps, Quad-tip dual exhaust, Solar tinted glass, Rear decklid spoiler

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum

• 19-Inch Polished Aluminum Wheels, Front and rear roof grab handles, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, LED signature lighting, Body-color exterior door handles with chrome accent, Rear decklid spoiler, Dual integrated bright exhaust

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum

• 18-Inch Machine-faced Aluminum with Painted Pockets Wheels, Solar tinted glass, Single exhaust with bright tip, Rear decklid spoiler, LED Headlamps

Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platnium

• 17-Inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Wheels, P225/50R17 BSW Tires, Premium sport grille with unique paint, LED Headlamps, Single exhaust with bright tip, Rear decklid spoiler, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler, Rocker molding – body-color

New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety

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2017 Ford Fusion Performance

There are many unique engine choices that are offered with the 2017 Ford Fusion sedan. The standard motor is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 175 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Taking a step up to the SE model gives consumers the choice of two additional engines. There’s an 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that’s rated at 181 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, while those looking for more power can opt for the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that pumps out 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. For the highest performance possible, the new Fusion Sport packs a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 good for 325 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Finally, the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and permanent magnet AC synchronous motor, which combine to produce a total of 188 horsepower.

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2017 Ford Fusion Efficiency

Fuel economy for the 2017 Ford Fusion varies depending on which engine is equipped inside the vehicle:

• When equipped with the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the new Fusion sedan yields an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
• When equipped with the available 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the Fusion yields an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
• When equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the FWD Fusion yields an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
• When equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and permanent magnet AC synchronous motor, the hybrid Fusion yields an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.
• Fuel economy data has yet to be released in regards to the new turbocharged V6 engine.

Furthermore, the 2017 Ford Fusion comes standard with a 16.5 gallon fuel tank.

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2017 Ford Fusion Interior

The biggest change when it comes to the interior for the Ford Fusion is the additional of the new Synch 3 infotainment system, which reacts quicker to commands and is easier to use than last year’s MyFord Touch technology. This infotainment system is available with the SE model’s optional Technology package, which also adds an 11-speaker sound system and dual-zone climate control to the Fusion. As for cargo room, the Fusion’s trunk provides 16-cubic feet of available storage space. However, the hybrid and plug-in hyrbid models only provide 8.2 cubic feet because the battery takes up some of the cargo space.

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Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion S

• Push Button Start, Manual climate control, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Steering wheel with cruise and redundant audio controls, Dual illuminated visor mirrors

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion SE

• Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Push Button Start, Tilt and telescoping steering wheel, Front center console with fixed armrest and two cupholders, Rear floor mats

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid S

• Fold-down split rear seat-back (60/40), Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Push Button Start, Tilt and telescoping steering wheel, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Dual illuminated visor mirrors

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Seat back map pockets, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Active Noise Cancellation, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar, 6-way power passenger seat

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Titanium

• Sport Seats with Leather Seating Surfaces, Rear A/C and heat vents, Aluminum Sport Pedals, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Ambient Lighting, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Push Button Start, Heated Front Seats

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium

• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC); 10-way power driver’s seat with 3 memory settings and 10-way power passenger seat with (fore/aft, up/down, tilt, recline, 2-way power lumbar); Push Button Start; Three 12-Volt Powerpoints; Active Noise Cancellation; Fold-down split rear seat-back (60/40); Cabin particulate air filter

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE

• 110-volt powerpoint, Push Button Start, Rear A/C and heat vents, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Active Noise Cancellation, Power door locks, Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC)

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium

• 10-way power driver’s seat with 3 memory settings and 10-way power passenger seat with (fore/aft, up/down, tilt, recline, 2-way power lumbar); Push Button Start; Rear A/C and heat vents; Aluminum Sport Pedals; Ambient Lighting; 110-volt powerpoint, Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC)

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport

• Aluminum Sport Pedals, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints, Dual illuminated visor mirrors, Front center console with fixed armrest and two cupholders, Manual climate control, Heated Front Seats, Sport Seats with Dark Earth Gray Miko® Suede and Leather Seating Surfaces

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum

• Heated steering wheel, Remote Start System, Rear A/C and heat vents, Aluminum Sport Pedals, Ambient Lighting, Steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters, Message center with trip computer, Three 12-Volt Powerpoints

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum

• Push Button Start, Rear A/C and heat vents, Aluminum Sport Pedals, Front center console with fixed armrest and two cupholders, Cabin particulate air filter

Interior available on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum

• Heated steering wheel, Push Button Start, Rear A/C and heat vents, Ambient Lighting, Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel, Dual illuminated visor mirrors, Active Noise Cancellation, Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Seat back map pockets, Cooled Front Seats, Heated Front Seats, Premium leather-wrapped door armrests and console armrest, Fold-down split rear seat-back (60/40)

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2017 Ford Fusion Safety

Every 2017 Ford Fusion comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, and Ford’s MyKey technology, which allows the owner to preprogram the car’s top speed, as well as set volume limits for the stereo for when secondary drivers are using the vehicle. MyKey will also mute the radio all together if it detects that passengers are not wearing their safety belts. Other advanced safety technology offered with the 2017 Fusion includes adaptive cruise control with collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot monitoring.

Standard Safety Features

• Dual stage front driver and passenger airbags
• Front-seat side airbags
• 1st- and 2nd-row side curtain airbags
• Driver and front passenger knee airbag
• Seat belt pretensioners
• Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• AdvanceTrac® with electronic stability control (ESC)
• LATCH (lower anchor and tethers anchors for children) system
• Child safety locks–rear doors
• SOS Post-Crash Alert
• Personal Safety System™
• Perimeter alarm
• Keyless entry key fob
• SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
• Electric-assist parking brake
• Brake Assist

New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety

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