2008 Fusion Sport

[SVT666]

I like what I see, but it needs 100 extra horsepower, AWD, 6 speed manual, and an SVT badge.



2008 Ford Fusion Sport
10/04/07, 03:58pm, EDT


Ford has announced a Sport package for its 2008 Fusion SE and SEL models. Although the Sport package doesn't increase the Fusion's power, it does add a healthy list of option for only $895. Exterior upgrades include 18 inch wheels, body-color fog-lamp surrounds and a unique rear lip spoiler.

Interior tweaks include charcoal black trim with red stitching and a brushed aluminum center stack. Customers can also choose from "red-splashed" seat inserts in cloth or leather.

The Sport package also improves the Fusion's suspension with with a bigger rear stabilizer bar, stiffer springs and upgraded struts and shocks.

The 2008 Fusion Sport will be available in Black, Redfire Metallic, Vapor Silver and Silver Birch Metallic.

[TheIntrepid]

I dig the seats. Can't you get it with AWD?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I dig the seats. Can't you get it with AWD?

No, the seats do not come with AWD.

[SVT666]

I dig the seats. Can't you get it with AWD?

You probably can, but it still needs a turbo, 6 speed, and an SVT badge.

[SJ_GTI]

You probably can, but it still needs a turbo, 6 speed, and an SVT badge.

A 6-speed manual would be nice, but a turbo seems a bit much to ask for 895 bucks. 

[SVT666]

A 6-speed manual would be nice, but a turbo seems a bit much to ask for 895 bucks. 

You know what I mean.  SVT Fusion would be perfect.

[The Pirate]

I priced a 4-cylinder 5 speed Fusion on the Ford website not too long ago, you get a lot of stuff for the money, and it's a great looking car.  I could see myself driving one.  Eighteen inch wheels seem like overkill though.

I'd love an SVT version as well, but I don't see that happening.

[SJ_GTI]

Eighteen inch wheels seem like overkill though.

Screw you, hippie. 

[The Pirate]

Screw you, hippie. 

My VW van looks goofy with the 18's I had to take them off.  Don't ya know, the crappy ride made my patchouli spill all over too...


Hehe, I'm a frugal guy, I balk at the price of 16" tires for my car.  I sure as hell don't want to pay for 18" tires. 

[r0tor]

mainstreamer 

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I never understood all the people(mostly die hard ford fans) saying that they want a turbo, awd manual fusion. It gets old. Just go and buy a mazdaspeed6, its exactly what you want in a fusion except in a better looking interior/exterior package with much better performance tuning.

[S204STi]

Woohoo, heavier wheels and some cosmetics = sport now!

Oy the marketing hurts my brain...

[S204STi]

I never understood all the people(mostly die hard ford fans) saying that they want a turbo, awd manual fusion. It gets old. Just go and buy a mazdaspeed6, its exactly what you want in a fusion except in a better looking interior/exterior package with much better performance tuning.

Which was a good idea up till now...since they won't be selling it anymore.

[sandertheshark]

I drove a lot of rental Fusions last summer and I gotta say I like 'em.  I got to push one down AZ highway 89 from Prescott - which is an awesome road, apart from the cyclists taking up to much space - and the FWD Fusion took it very well.  I think Ford should definitely push it's sporty potential (and zoom-zoom underpinnings) and I'd love to see an SVT version.

[CJ]

Damnit, Ford.  CHANGE THE DAMN COLOR OF YOUR GAUGES!  The wheels are ugly, the seats are....well, there's nothing special about 'em.  If they had black suede inserts, then it'd be better.  It's a waste of money and metal.

[sandertheshark]

Damnit, Ford.  CHANGE THE DAMN COLOR OF YOUR GAUGES!  The wheels are ugly, the seats are....well, there's nothing special about 'em.  If they had black suede inserts, then it'd be better.  It's a waste of money and metal.

Gauge color, seats and rims aren't much to complain about.

[Raza]

Which was a good idea up till now...since they won't be selling it anymore.

Cheap used.

[SVT666]

Woohoo, heavier wheels and some cosmetics = sport now!

You forget the sport suspension.

[Soup DeVille]

I never understood all the people(mostly die hard ford fans) saying that they want a turbo, awd manual fusion. It gets old. Just go and buy a mazdaspeed6, its exactly what you want in a fusion except in a better looking interior/exterior package with much better performance tuning.

Ford guys wo't drive one o dem furrin cars...

[S204STi]

You forget the sport suspension.

Whoops, I guess I should polish up my reading skillz.

[FordSVT]

mainstreamer 

Shaman, is that you?

[CJ]

I saw one of these at the Fair.  Looks better than in pictures.

[93JC]

Damnit, Ford.  CHANGE THE DAMN COLOR OF YOUR GAUGES!

Calm down, spaz.

[FordSVT]

Woohoo, heavier wheels and some cosmetics = sport now!

Oy the marketing hurts my brain...

"The Sport package also improves the Fusion's suspension with with a bigger rear stabilizer bar, stiffer springs and upgraded struts and shocks."

For $895, it's a pretty sweet list of options if you ask me. If you purchased each item separately it would cost, what, $3000? I think it's a more "sporty" mid-sizer than the Camry, Accord or Altima. It's not a Lotus Elise or an MX-5, it's an entry-level mid-size family sedan, WTF do you expect?

[S204STi]

"The Sport package also improves the Fusion's suspension with with a bigger rear stabilizer bar, stiffer springs and upgraded struts and shocks."

For $895, it's a pretty sweet list of options if you ask me. If you purchased each item separately it would cost, what, $3000? I think it's a more "sporty" mid-sizer than the Camry, Accord or Altima. It's not a Lotus Elise or an MX-5, it's an entry-level mid-size family sedan, WTF do you expect?

Yeah, we already went over that.

[Raghavan]

Shaman, is that you?

Oh jeez, that guy was an idiot.

[FordSVT]

Oh jeez, that guy was an idiot.

He's pretty anal I will admit, but he's not an idiot. He actually does know a lot about cars and engines.

[FordSVT]

Yeah, we already went over that.

Well it was covered in the OP and you didn't notice so I figured I'd bring it up again just in case. 

[Raghavan]

He's pretty anal I will admit, but he's not an idiot. He actually does know a lot about cars and engines.

Yeah, but that's all he did...
"oh, this should belong in this forum or that forum... blah blah blah".
Then he bought a Pontiac Grand Prix and posted it in the Sports/GT section and tried to justify it.
What a hypocrite.

[S204STi]

Well it was covered in the OP and you didn't notice so I figured I'd bring it up again just in case. 

Thanks for looking out for me.