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Note: This performance review was created when the 2016 Ford Fusion was new.
Performance: | 8.3 |
Reviewers report that the 2016 Ford Fusion handles athletically for a midsize car, with excellent steering feel and a composed ride. However, they recommend skipping the base engine for one of the turbocharged options, noting they offer noticeably more power and better fuel economy.
The 2016 Fusion comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 175 horsepower. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 181 horsepower is available, as is the top-of-the-line turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that gets 231 horsepower (240 with premium fuel). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models, and paddle shifters are available on the top trim. The base 2016 Fusion earns an EPA-estimated 22/34 mpg city/highway, which is on the low end for the class.
The Ford Fusion's base engine feels somewhat low on power, according to test drivers. They say the 1.5-liter turbo engine adds some power while increasing fuel economy, and that the 2.0-liter turbo engine provides markedly more punch. Critics note the automatic transmission has well-timed, smooth shifts.
Auto journalists praise the 2016 Fusion's handling prowess, saying it feels agile for a midsize car and has a well-controlled ride. They also say the Fusion has precise, well-weighted steering, and strong brakes. Front-wheel drive is standard on the base model and all-wheel drive is available on higher trims.
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