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| 2012 Ford Fusion |
Fusion delivers competitive fuel economy across the lineup. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivers 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; the 3.0-liter V6 delivers 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway and the 3.5-liter V6 standard on Fusion Sport checks in at 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (front-wheel-drive configurations).
Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The 2012 Ford Fusion offers a suite of innovative safety technologies and, like the 2011 Fusion, is expected to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (for models built after February 2011).
The 2012 Ford Fusion offers a wide suite of customer-focused technology, including industry- and class-exclusive MyKey as a standard feature. Class-exclusive SYNC is available on Fusion SE and above models and provides hands-free access with simple voice commands. Reviewers say that the 2012 Ford Fusion is practical, fun to drive, and has a high-quality interior. The 2012 Ford Fusion is a top choice among affordable midsize cars because it’s a family car that’s also fun to drive. Reviewers say the Fusion offers crisp handling and two powerful V6 engine options. With optional all-wheel drive, a manual transmission and numerous trim level options, test drivers like that drivers can customize the Fusion to their tastes.
The Fusion earns praise for its three engine choices, high-quality interior, superb handling, good fuel economy, spacious trunk and comfortable interior. The Sonata also provides more fuel-efficient engine options than the Fusion. The Sonata’s turbo four produces 274 horsepower, while the Ford Fusion’s 3.0-liter V6 makes 240. The Sonata’s turbo engine even bests the most powerful Fusion V6 engine, which makes 263 horsepower.
Ford made the six-speed automatic transmission standard on SE models for 2012. The Fusion starts at $19,850 and is available in S, SE, SEL and Sport trims. The Ford Fusion Hybrid is reviewed separately. The Fusion is offered with three engines: a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6 and 3.5-liter V6. The base Fusion comes standard with a capless fuel filler system, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, MyKey, auxiliary audio input, post-crash alert system and anti-theft system.
Reviewers praise the 2012 Ford Fusion for its crisp handling and powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine. The Ford Fusion also offers all-wheel drive on select V6 models, which is a rare feature for the class. For 2012, Ford made the six-speed automatic transmission standard on SE models.
Most auto reviewers like the Ford Fusion’s three engines, but a few say the base four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 don’t provide enough power. Reviewers are somewhat divided on the Fusion’s base engine. Although test drivers like the mid-level Fusion engine, a 3.0-liter V6 that puts out 240 horsepower, they love the top-of-the-line 3.5-liter V6, which produces 263 horsepower. The 3.0-liter V6 gets 20/28 mpg, the 3.5-liter V6 engine gets 18/27 mpg, and the all-wheel drive version gets 17/25.
Reviewers are impressed with the 2012 Ford Fusion’s interior, which features high-quality materials throughout. The federal government gives the front-wheel drive 2012 Ford Fusion four out of five stars overall in crash tests. The Fusion comes standard with driver and passenger front airbags, front seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Ford also prioritizes safety for young drivers with the standard MyKey system.
