Full Pic Added: A Very Different Upscale 2013 Ford Fusion

[Cookie Monster]

It looks like a Jag XF with Maserati taillights.


Not a bad thing.

[Raza]

Huge step down from the current model.  It's about as ugly as the current Sonata.

[sportyaccordy]

An SVT version with AWD and an Ecoboost V6 would be a dream come true with this styling.

And would be a great car nobody would buy....

I really like the Mondeo much more. Proportions go a long way. But this is a big improvement over the current one.

[SVT666]

And would be a great car nobody would buy....

I bet they would sell every one they make.  SVT has never had a hard time selling any of their high performance creations.

I really like the Mondeo much more. Proportions go a long way. But this is a big improvement over the current one.

What proportions are you talking about?  The headlights are weird and the front end is awfully vanilla.

[SVT666]

Huge step down from the current model.  It's about as ugly as the current Sonata.

Your first impressions are always negative.

[FoMoJo]

Love it , especially the Aston inspired grille.

The automatic stop-start system is an excellent option and has long been absent from the NA market.  It's about time.

[Submariner]

I'm not a fan of Ford, but wow, that's damn good looking.

Too bad about FordTouch, though.  That alone ruins the entire car form me (assuming it's still in it's current, horrendous layout)

[Raza]

Your first impressions are always negative.

Not always!

[SVT666]

I'm not a fan of Ford, but wow, that's damn good looking.

Too bad about FordTouch, though.  That alone ruins the entire car form me (assuming it's still in it's current, horrendous layout)

Ford is revamping the entire system, but I don't believe MyFordTouch is standard anyway...is it?

[CALL_911]

Anyone else think it looks a LOT like the XF?

[SVT666]

People will mistake it for the Rapide all the time...oh wait, that's the Intrepid.

[Tave]

I like it a lot, and yeah it does have a definite Jaguar/Aston influence.

[3.0L V6]

Considering J Mays is still head of design at Ford and designed several Jags/Aston Martins while he was there, I see where they got the ideas.

Ford doesn't have to worry divisional complaining now that the companies are competitors, instead of part of the same company.

[2o6]

I love everything but the front fascia. Still not keen on the Aston grille on the Focus electric and still unsure of it here.



The rest looks good, though.

[hotrodalex]

That wagon, ohhh myyyyy.

[2o6]

Is this real? Those proportions don't look right, and the front fascia is different too. And those rear haunches are super wide (wider than the production model).


The rear fascia looks awesome, though.

[68_427]

Probably not.

Maybe a Mondeo render?

[2o6]

Probably not.

Maybe a Mondeo render?

The Mondeo is the white car in the photos. Ford has the "Mondeo" and Fusion both on display.

[Vinsanity]

Looks great; it's eye-catching without having to resort to being relatively gimmicky like the Sonata. I wonder what the hp ratings are for the new engines.

[FoMoJo]

Looks great; it's eye-catching without having to resort to being relatively gimmicky like the Sonata. I wonder what the hp ratings are for the new engines.

Powertrains could catapult 2013 model to head of efficiency pack

John Jraiche, who heads gasoline powertrains at Ford, said the four-cylinder, 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine should get 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, while putting out 179 horsepower.

The premium 2-liter direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine creates 237 horsepower while achieving 25 percent better fuel economy over the outgoing V-6 model, Jraiche said.

That's why the Fusion doesn't even offer a V-6 with the new model rolling out. It has become obsolete. More carmakers will likely follow.

[68_427]

Looks great; it's eye-catching without having to resort to being relatively gimmicky like the Sonata. I wonder what the hp ratings are for the new engines.

Lower than everything else in the class.

[sparkplug]

New car has potential. I've noticed that auto makers have gone to four cylinders a lot more. The four cylinder has been around a long time. The styling will have to grow us, like fungus.

[Payman]

New car has potential. I've noticed that auto makers have gone to four cylinders a lot more. The four cylinder has been around a long time. The styling will have to grow us, like fungus.

They've gone to 4 cyls because they have gov't imposed mandates to meet.

[93JC]

I think they're also going to four-cylinders because people are more interested in fuel economy than they were before. Four-cylinders have also come a long way, power-wise. 20 years ago a base four-cylinder mid-size sedan might have had not much over 100 hp, and a V6 was often between 150 and 200 hp. Now most base four-bangers in mid-size cars are pushing 170-190 hp. V6s still have a generous power advantage but the performance advantage isn't as big as it used to be.

Plus, I mean, who needs 300 hp from a family sedan?

[Catman]

I want that friggin wagon!

[Payman]

I want that friggin wagon!

Me too. Make it AWD with 300 hp, and i'd be very happy.

[Payman]

I think they're also going to four-cylinders because people are more interested in fuel economy than they were before. Four-cylinders have also come a long way, power-wise. 20 years ago a base four-cylinder mid-size sedan might have had not much over 100 hp, and a V6 was often between 150 and 200 hp. Now most base four-bangers in mid-size cars are pushing 170-190 hp. V6s still have a generous power advantage but the performance advantage isn't as big as it used to be.

Plus, I mean, who needs 300 hp from a family sedan?

Me.

[MX793]

Looks good, but does anybody else see a bit of Mitsubishi Lancer in the nose?

[2o6]

I want that friggin wagon!

Me too. Make it AWD with 300 hp, and i'd be very happy.

It's not real....

Looks good, but does anybody else see a bit of Mitsubishi Lancer in the nose?

A little. And the character line has this annoying decent that really irks me.

[Onslaught]

Not bad at all. I like the front and side views. Not in love with the ass end but it's not ugly. The interior looks good too. This should be a really good car.


Man it hurts to say that!