Interior

Comfortable and spacious, the interior of the 2016 Ford Fusion has a clean, modern style thanks to high-quality soft-touch finishes, bright trim, and the minimalization controls thanks to the available touch screen. Cloth upholstery is standard, while leather upholstery is available for a touch of luxury. The Terracotta Package adds unique Terracotta premium leather-trimmed seats and vinyl door-trim inserts. Every version of the Fusion comes well equipped with conveniences, with advanced features such as power-adjustable seating, driver memory setting, heated front seats, and keyless ignition and entry with remote start.

The Fusion makes great use of its footprint by offering roomy seating and a spacious trunk. Up front, there is up to 44.3 inches of leg room, while the rear seat has up to 38.3 inches, both of which are generous measurements for the segment. The same goes for the roughly 57 inches of shoulder room throughout. This roomy passenger cabin also comes with 16 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk, plenty for hauling everything from groceries to golf clubs.

Technology

Highly-connected, with plenty of entertainment options, the Fusion offers incredible packages, including the latest industry-leading SYNC systems.

• AM/FM/CD stereo featuring four or six speakers
• Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio connectivity
• Steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio, and MyFord controls keep everything at your fingertips.
• Ford SYNC in-vehicle connectivity system featuring a 4.2-inch color display, SYNC AppLink, and media hub with USB port is standard on all trims, and features voice activation
• Available SYNC with MyFord Touch featuring an 8-inch LCD touchscreen, SD card reader and 10 speakers.
• Voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

Performance

Affordable, economic, or high-performance, you have a wide choice of engines to meet what you are looking for. The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder is affordable, putting out 175 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. While getting 26 miles per gallon combined city and highway. If it is economy you’re looking for, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder offers slightly more power, but with a combined fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon – if you opt for the 6-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with Auto Start-Stop Technology, this rises to 29 combined MPG. Opt for the 2.0-liter EcoBoost for 240 horsepower and 270 ft-lb of torque, plenty of power for enjoyable performance. Not only does it offer 26 combined miles per gallon, it is also available with all-wheel drive for handling poor roads or poor weather. Handling is smooth, offering a balance between performance and comfort, and steering is crisp and precise.

Safety

With a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the highest rating of “Good” for overall crashworthiness from the IIHS – along with a “Basic” rating for front crash prevention – the new Fusion is a leader in the safety department. Stay out of trouble with standard AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with brake-actuated traction control, along with a rearview camera standard on all models. Feel safe in the case of an accident, with the LATCH system and a full roster of air bags including dual-stage front airbags with crash severity sensor and Front-Passenger Sensor System. Recover after an accident, thanks to standard SOS Post-Crash Alert System.

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