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It might not be a full EV like last year's Focus Electric , but that doesn't mean you should count the 2013 Fusion out. All-new and packed to the gills with gadgetry like lane departure warning and adaptive cruise world poker tour table control, it's notable for being offered in gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. Efficiency for the mid-sized sedan ranges from 26MPG city and 37MPG highway in the gasoline burner all the way to 47MPG city and 44MPG highway for the lithium-ion toting hybrids. And for the Fusion Energi plug-in, it'll rock an estimated 100MPGe -- 7MPGe better than the Volt and 13MPGe better than the Prius plug-in , despite being larger than either. world poker tour table It'll also roam electrically for 20 miles before firing up its engine, and like the Prius equivalent it'll accelerate all the way up to 62MPH on battery power alone.
On the infotainment side you're looking at the latest, more-simple version of MyFord Touch , naturally paired with SYNC . And just like the Focus Electric or C-MAX Energi , charging, world poker tour table heating and cooling can all be controlled remotely with MyFord world poker tour table Mobile . No word on price, but Ford says it'll show up in stateside showrooms, world poker tour table later this year. As for curious Europeans in the crowd, Ford says much of the design carries over to next year's Mondeo. We'll get our drive-on world poker tour table hands-on shortly, but PR and a gallery await after the break.
New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford's commitment to give customers the power of choice
With seven must-have world poker tour table technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch , the all-new Ford Fusion shows how Ford is delivering features customers truly want and value
Customers can choose from Fusion's widest-ever portfolio of fuel-efficient powertrain options world poker tour table including EcoBoost , hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines; automatic and manual transmission offerings and auto start-stop technology
DETROIT, world poker tour table Jan. 9, 2012 Ford's all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive world poker tour table vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging world poker tour table driving experience.
Featuring a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in a series of vehicles world poker tour table from Ford following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small cars developed to satisfy customers everywhere looking for leading world poker tour table fuel efficiency, helpful technologies and game-changing looks.
"Our vision for Fusion was clear deliver the very best of what 'One Ford' stands for," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. "We brought our global teams together around a blank slate with the charge to develop a midsize car with ground- breaking design and jaw-dropping fuel economy one that featured technologies to help make our customers safer and better drivers. This car is the result."
New Fusion is expected world poker tour table to deliver best-in-class fuel economy across customers' choice of gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid sub-segments, delivering on Ford's commitment to be the fuel-efficiency leader or among the leaders with each new model brought to market.
Fusion brings the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains world poker tour table in the midsize car segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.
The 1.6-liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver best-in-class four-cylinder world poker tour table non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine paired with a paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission, available 19-inch wheels and tires and all-wheel drive with the ability to send additional world poker tour table torque to the rear is the Fusion performance option.
The Fusion Hybrid 2010 North American world poker tour table Car of the Year continues to innovate and evolve with all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous nickel-metal hydride batteries, while raising maximum world poker tour table speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph.
Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter unit while maintaining performance standards. This innovative powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy world poker tour table of 47 mpg in city driving and 44 mpg on the highway.
Topping the fuel-efficiency ladder is the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, aiming to be the most fuel-efficient midsize car in the world. Arriving this fall, Fusion world poker tour table Energi is anticipated to deliver world poker tour table more than 100 MPGe, a mile per gallon equivalency world poker tour table metric for electrified vehicles. This is 8 MPGe more than the Chevrolet Volt and 13 MPGe more than the projected efficiency of the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid model.
The next-generation Fusion 1.6-liter is the first automatic-transmission Ford product offered with an automatic start-stop system. It shuts off engine power smoothly when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts as the driver releases the brake pedal, helping Fusion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 3.5 percent.
Fusion can help drivers maintain proper lane position, adjust vehicle speed to changing traffic conditions, identify suitable parking spaces and help park, even aiding drivers backing out of parking space where visibility is obstructed. Specific technologies include:
Lane Keeping System: This class-exclusive technology consists of three elements to help a driver maintain proper lane position. Using a small, forward-facing camera behind the inside rearview mirror, the system "looks" down the road, monitoring lane lines to determine that the car is on course. world poker tour table The system will alert a driver if drowsiness or erratic lane-keeping is detected. The second element world poker tour table warns a driver with a steering wheel vibration if the Fusion drifts too close to lane markings. Finally, lane keeping aid will actually apply pressure on the steering to help bring the car back into proper lane position
Adaptive cruise world poker tour table control: Using forward-looking radar, this system "looks" down the road when activated, slowing the Fusion when slower traffic is detected ahead. Adaptive cruise control enables collision warning with brake support to help slow the car if the potential of a crash is detected
Active world poker tour table park assist: Employing sensors, this technology can identify a suitable parallel parking space, calculate the trajectory and steer the car to properly position it within the spot. All a driver need do is operate accelerator world poker tour table and brake pedals
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ) with cross-traffic alert: Sensors in both Fusion rear quarter-panels are able to detect traffic in a driver's blind spot, providing both audible and visual warnings if traffic unseen by the driver is detected. world poker tour table BLIS technology enables cross-traffic alert, warning the driver of oncoming world poker tour table traffic when backing out of a parking space with obstructed views, such as between two large vans
The all-new Fusion offers the latest iteration of Ford's award-winning, industry-exclusive SYNC communications and entertainment system, which enables voice-activated communication through a driver's mobile phone and interaction with the car's audio system.
"The previous Fusion was an easy purchase for a customer to rationalize," said Chris Hamilton, chief exterior designer for the next-generation model. "Our design goal for the new car was to give the mainstream sedan buyer a top-drawer visual experience, adding some emotional appeal to an already sensible choice."
Inside, the new Fusion offers a sporty, driver-oriented environment world poker tour table with next-generation seating that brings expanded functionality. A higher center console supports the driver-centric theme and yields clever storage for items a driver wants to keep handy.
Additional passenger space was designed-in by moving the instrument panel toward the windshield, contributing to the cabin's world poker tour table airy, open environment. Thinner, lighter frames support comfortable next-generation seats trimmed with fabric using recycled sustainable yarns.
Interior surfaces are softer to the touch and interior and exterior gaps are minimized, while extra care has been taken to upholster or cover each edge and every surface a customer can touch. When the trunk lid is opened, for example, a spring-loaded cover automatically conceals the trunk latch hardware.
"The holistic goal of our craftsmanship process is to see that Fusion not only delivers a superior visual experience but also feels like quality to the customer," said Adrian Whittle, Fusion chief engineer.
"This really is a driver's car," said John Jraiche, world poker tour table program world poker tour table manager. "Fusion is even more fun to drive with specially tuned electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), a MacPherson strut front suspension and an all-new premium-level multilink rear suspension comparable to Audi and BMW configurations."
Careful tuning by Ford's vehicle world poker tour table handling and ride team has yielded a Fusion with a dynamic character that will please a well-seasoned enthusiast while increasing the confidence level of less-experienced drivers.
Fusion interior quiet reaches a new level with acoustic underbody shields and weight-saving sound-absorption material; both minimize road and powertrain noise while boosting aerodynamic efficiency to help save fuel. The all-new model adds content such as a full-perimeter hood seal to be among the mid