NAIAS Preview: 2013 Ford Fusion Official Shots And Specs
Some of the commenters took me to task for what seemed to be undue praise for the 2013 Ford Fusion. So, without prejudice, here is the 2013 Ford Fusion and Ford Fusion Energi.
The Fusion Hybrid returns with 47/44 mpg city/highway figures being reported. The Atkinson cycle engine is downsized from 2.5L to 2.0L, making 185 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque but transmission details weren’t available at this time. A lane departure warning system, SYNC, active park assist, blind spot monitoring system and MyFord Touch will be available.
A plug-in Fusion, dubbed the Fusion Energi, will be available. Ford didn’t disclose battery pack size, charge times or official range figures (although it is estimated to be 500 miles) but the car is said to get 100MPGe.
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The profile makes me think of an e39 with a squished roofline. The front and rear, um, i can't tell. I usually wait for real-life viewing for my final judgement. My mother would call it a handsome car.
Slice a few inches off the shoulders and it would look fantastic.