The Fusion's base engine is a 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder. It drives either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Two V-6s are also offered. A 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 is optional on the SE and SEL, while the Fusion Sport gets a 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6. Both engines use a six-speed automatic.

Inside, the Fusion adopts MyFord Touch with a few more physical keys along with detents to help drivers find buttons easier. Thinner seats free up rear legroom, and Ford says it moved the dash closer to the windshield to open up visual space. A three-spoke steering wheel stacks audio controls under Ford's five-way directional keys, which control LCD menus that flank the speedometer.

A blind spot detection system is also available as an option. It alerts drivers when a car is in their blind spot so they don't change lanes at the wrong time. Ford's system uses sensors that can also detect an approaching car when you're backing out of a parking space. This is a fairly new technology that I have yet to test, but it shows real-world utility. For more information on the Ford Fusion, give us a call today!

Learn more about this model on the Official Ford Fusion Website.