*Unofficial* Pricing added to 2013 Ford Fusion configurator; Fusion S starts at $22,495

[caj1]

The new Fusion should have useable rear seats which the CC lacks.

Huh?

[spongebob_squarepants]

Love the styling on the new Fusion.

Really hope they don't botch it with another crappy automatic transmission though. All the reviews I've read on Focus / Fiesta / Mustangs with their Chinese-built AT's are pretty negative on otherwise good cars.

[Turbio!]

i don't think the CC has adaptive cruise or lane departure warning or the gimmicky self park, but it does have a couple other features (adaptive HIDs, massaging and ventilated seats, rear power sun shade) including a much more powerful engine......

....that sucks gas like it's 1995. Seriously, 25mpg out of a V6 midsize sedan is downright unacceptable these days. Otherwise, it's a nice alternative, if you don't need a lot of backseat room.

[SSLByron]

Love the styling on the new Fusion.

Really hope they don't botch it with another crappy automatic transmission though. All the reviews I've read on Focus / Fiesta / Mustangs with their Chinese-built AT's are pretty negative on otherwise good cars.

The PowerShift transmission in the Focus and Fiesta is built in Mexico. The Mustang's automatic transmission is built in Michigan.

[Turbio!]

Love the styling on the new Fusion.

Really hope they don't botch it with another crappy automatic transmission though. All the reviews I've read on Focus / Fiesta / Mustangs with their Chinese-built AT's are pretty negative on otherwise good cars.

I think those reviews were and are unfair. Other than very early builds, they've reflashed the transmission software and they're all just fine by now. No, it doesn't act exactly like some smooshy torque converter auto, but any harshness is a thing of the past. I've driven a couple of Focuses with that transmission and found them refreshingly crisp.

[spongebob_squarepants]

The PowerShift transmission in the Focus and Fiesta is built in Mexico. The Mustang's automatic transmission is built in Michigan.

I stand corrected. Regardless of country of manufacture, the Mexican-built Focus / Fiesta tranny and American-built 'Stang tranny have not gotten stellar reviews. I hope the '13 Fusion has a good AT.

Chinese would be the MT-82 six speed manual in the Mustang.

[NoDubJustYet]

HIDs?

http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/2013...page=Feature27

Laser-cut Projector Headlights

The projector laser-cut headlamps clearly communicate the persona of this thoroughly modern vehicle. The headlamps are designed with a wider aspect ratio (the ratio of the width of the image to its height) compared to the tall headlights seen on many other production cars. Available lighting features include automatic headlamps that activate when the light lessens, plus automatic high beam headlamps. When activated, they automatically change modes, going from low beam to high beam to provide enhanced illumination.

[Turbio!]

HIDs?

http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/2013...page=Feature27

Halogen projectors with optional HIDs.

[NoDubJustYet]

Halogen projectors with optional HIDs.

Hmmm... Only on the Titanium Package? I didn't see the option.

[bzcat]

I stand corrected. Regardless of country of manufacture, the Mexican-built Focus / Fiesta tranny and American-built 'Stang tranny have not gotten stellar reviews. I hope the '13 Fusion has a good AT.

Chinese would be the MT-82 six speed manual in the Mustang.

Fusion and Escape get the same 6-speed GM-Ford FWD tranny that is used in a gazillion other cars from Buick Regal to Ford Explorer.

[akuma]

....that sucks gas like it's 1995. Seriously, 25mpg out of a V6 midsize sedan is downright unacceptable these days. Otherwise, it's a nice alternative, if you don't need a lot of backseat room.

does the 2012 Fusion Sport V6 AWD suck gas like it's 1995? it only gets 17/25 as well. how about the 2013 MKZ V6 AWD with or without Ecoboost? it's probably not going to do much better. but a thirsty V6 is justified in a luxury car, i guess. the new Azera gets 29 mpg on regular (although FWD only) despite being a larger, heavier and more powerful car. i don't think the new Fusion 2.0 with AWD is going to do better than 31 mpg according to the EPA, considering the Escape only gets 28 mpg and the weight-to-power ratios are fairly similar. considering that the boosted engines are relatively underpowered compared to their V6 competitors, i bet you'll have to punch the gas more to get similar performance. i don't think the real world difference between the 2.0 and the V6s are going to be that different. just look at Hyundai/Kia's turbos.

[UnimogR]

My question is why no stick in the 2.5L model. It would make it more affordable and probably better to drive as well.

[Snake Hips]

....that sucks gas like it's 1995. Seriously, 25mpg out of a V6 midsize sedan is downright unacceptable these days. Otherwise, it's a nice alternative, if you don't need a lot of backseat room.

You're the second person to say that about the CC's rear seats. I feel pretty comfy in the back of it, no less so than my road-boat's. Granted, my friend's sasquatch brother might find it less than roomy, but the CC's back seat isn't like a Camaro's or anything.

[Turbio!]

does the 2012 Fusion Sport V6 AWD suck gas like it's 1995? it only gets 17/25 as well. s.

No, I'm not referring to the outgoing and already out of production last-gen model.

i don't think the real world difference between the 2.0 and the V6s are going to be that different. just look at Hyundai/Kia's turbos.

The Hyundai and Kia engines are rated at 36mpg. Even driven hard, they still return 30mpg.

i don't think the new Fusion 2.0 with AWD is going to do better than 31 mpg according to the EPA, considering the Escape only gets 28 mpg and the weight-to-power ratios are fairly similar.s.

Weight is not terribly relevant to highway fuel economy. Frontal area and cD is usually the main issue. The Fusion has less frontal area than the Escape, and so it should be up around 33-35mpg highway.

[Allsops]

So does anyone here know what month this is supposed to be released in?

[Robski92]

I want to say they should start arriving at dealers this month but it may be Fall 2012.

[caliatenza]

any news on a Fusion ST or Sport model?