2006 Ford Fusion Overview

Introduction

The Ford Fusion is based on the highly praised Mazda6 sedan and is a rock solid entry sedan at a decent price. It handles well, looks purposeful and delivers good value for the money.

The Fusion was launched with front-wheel drive, but an all-wheel-drive version will be available later in calendar year 2006. The mid-size, four-door sedan comes with the choice of two engines, three transmissions, and three trim levels. All trim levels come standard with a 2.3-liter 160-horsepower four-cylinder Duratec engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic transmission is optional. A 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 221 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission is available for the SE and SEL. Safety features include optional side curtain airbags in both roads, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control.

The Ford Fusion is a brand new model for 2006.