First Drive: 2015 Ford Fusion

The 2015 Ford Fusion is a four-door mid-size sedan which can accommodate up to five-passengers. It comes equipped with loads of features that conform to your definition of magnificence. This is a paragon of modern art that is focused on family convenience.

The goal is achieved through a large interior space combined with attention to “premium-feel, quality and details, excellent exterior design, fuel efficiency, comfortable leather seating arrangement and loads of technology and entertainment features packed in a smooth sailing mid-sized cruiser. In short, the latest Fusion fuses all the good elements that put it on the priority list of potential car buyers.

Ford Fusion is available in two trim levels to choose from: 2015 Ford Fusion S, 2015 Ford Fusion SE and the SE model is available with multiple options. Moreover, Ford extends hybrid and Energy versions for environment conscious people, however these models are not available to us here in the Middle East. We will give a bite from each, as we inspect Ford Fusion SE 2.0 L FWD that was provided to us.

Walk Around

Ford Fusion was first introduced in 2005 as concept car, and the first generation went on sale in 2006 till 2012 and thereafter the last leap in its makeover which is the second generation that was introduced in 2013 with a stand-out looks, lively handling and a roomy interior make the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion a great choice in its class.

While driving around the city we really enjoyed the brightness and ambiance of natural light coming through the sunroof. We recommend adding this to your selection, as it is available for all trim levels for the exception of the S model.

The S model comes with a 16-inch sparkle silver painted alloy wheels which are good enough for a daunting smooth ride and excellent road grip. For even better performance, you can opt for 17 or 18-inch wheels, which comes standard on the SE model.

Under the hood

Ford Fusion is powered with a base iVCT engine 2.5-liter that generates 175 horsepower @  6000 rpm and produce 175 pound of Torque @ 4500 rpm. The Fusion offers four-cylinder engine with 6 speed Selectshift automatic transmission, with a default drive train Front Wheel Drive.



However, Ford has introduced a new 2.0-liter Ecoboost engine that produce more power which translate into more horsepower, 240 to be exact @ 5500 rpm and produce 270 pounds of Torque @ 3,000 rpm.

EcoBoost uses smaller overall engine size combined with turbocharging, gasoline direct injection and variable valve timing for the power customers want and the fuel economy they need.

So here is the difference between both engines

Inside the Ford Fusion

At a glance, when you enter the Ford fusion you may think that it should look like any other sedan with its class because of its price, but you are totally wrong. It took me by surprise the way Ford designers have crafted this car, a touch of settle elegance merging curved wooden trims sided with a touch of chrome framed in quality grey painted plastic set in a visual comfort dashboard.

The cabin is very homely and standard features include a rear-view camera, environment control system, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar and 6-way power passenger seat with front 4-way adjustable head restraints, a rear center fold-down armrest. Describing it as a good family car doesn’t mean you are going to get bored.



It is extremely quite from the inside, and you can relax sit back and enjoy watching the stars through the moon roof. The 2015 Ford Fusion SE comes with leather seats and oh boy they are comfortable. The back seat can easily fit 3 people and Isofix child seat. The comforting white LED illumination from the overhead light greets your eyes inside. You can also recharge your power components with a convenient 110-volt outlet.

Car Entertainment:

What if your audio system didn’t just play music, but took requests? With SYNC with MyFord Touch you can control your music, your contacts and even the temperature, all with a few simple voice commands. So you can manage your digital world hands-free. It’s one standout feature. The touch respond is so amazing and fast, you will not experience any delay.

The entertainment is served with a six-speaker sound system bearing an integrated CD player, auxiliary audio jack , SD card, and a USB port/iPod interface, voice-activated Sync audio and cell phone interface.

Technology:

One word, we would have to say “wow”, we were surprised with the amount of technology suite of active driver assist that Ford has injected into this car, usually found only in luxury cars costing twice as much.



I mean loads of technology which you will not find in Toyota Corolla, Nissan Altima or Maxima, Chevrolet Cruise or the Impala, at least not for the same price.

1-Lane Keeping System:

A camera mounted behind the windshield monitors road lane markings to determine vehicle position and detect a lane departure. With lane-keeping alert that warns you when you’re starting to drift through a series of steering wheel vibrations. Lane-keeping aid actively applies steering torque, which can help direct you to steer the vehicle back towards the target lane.

2-Blis With Cross Traffic Alert:

BLIS uses sensors to warn you when a car is in your blind spot. And cross-traffic alert lets you know when a car is passing behind you.

3-Forward And Reverse Sensing System:

Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems use sensors to audibly alert you to certain objects located directly behind you, or in front of you. The closer you get, the faster the beeps. So parking and pulling into traffic are a little easier.

4-Hill Start Assist:

Hill start assist automatically holds the brakes when you switch from the brake pedal to the gas. This way you can tackle even the toughest hill with ease.

5-Active Park Assist:

Well, if you drive a Fusion, all you have to do is activate Active Park Assist. It uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the distance to the curb and other parked cars. You control the shifting, accelerating and braking.

6-Adaptive Cruise Control And Forward Collision Alert:

Cruise control is great. But what if we could make it stand out a little more? That’s the idea behind adaptive cruise control. It uses sensors that can read when you’re getting too close to the car in front of you, then automatically slows you down.

7-Driver Alert:

Driver Alert uses the front-facing camera to detect a pattern of vehicle motion consistent with a drowsy driver, and provides a series of alerts to suggest the driver stop and rest for a while.

8-Security Code Keypad:

You don’t need keys to unlock Ford Fusion. Simply enter your security code and the doors will unlock. It’s a simple way by which Ford is opening doors to technology.


Driving Impression

Cruising in a homely Fusion space is an alluring experience that is not easy to let go once you get used to it. The electronic power steering allowed me to lead the way on the gesture of my fingertips. So smooth response makes you feel like you really own the car. The driver space had a spirit of serenity about it, I loved its quiet environment. It brings you the peace you seek in the urban areas, that other cars can give you only on the highways. The car befriends you the moment you step into it.

The upper speed limit wasn’t go-crazy, but turbocharged power-train is sufficient for timely conveyance. Things got a lot easier when we approached the parking lines, with the help of standard rear view cameras, integrated blindspot mirror and optional driver assistance systems.

Overview of Safety Features

The standard safety features comprise of dual front airbags, front-seat side airbags, 1st- and 2nd-row side curtain airbags, Driver and front passenger knee airbag, Inside trunk safety release, Seat belt pretensioners, Personal Safety System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, AdvanceTracwith electronic stability control, SOS Post-Crash Alert, Torque Vectoring Control, Perimeter alarm, SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, Emergency brake assist etc.

To ensure maximum protection of your family, the automaker has incorporated advanced safety systems that you must choose Technology package to get the equipment in SE trim level. These features consist of navigation system, an automated parallel-parking system, adaptive cruise control with frontal collision warning and automatic braking for frontal crash mitigation.

For the SE, Ford additionally offers the Luxury Driver Assist package, which includes automatic high beam control, a 110-volt power outlet, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist.

Price:

If you are in the market to buy mid-size sedan, than there is no doubt that Ford Fusion offer you more value for money.At the end the choice is always yours, but we would recommend that you take this car for a test drive and try it for yourself.

2015 Ford Fusion S 2.5L  – Starting price AED 89,000 ($24,250)

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2015 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L – Starting Price AED 100,000 ( $27,247)

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2015 Ford Fusion SE 2.0L Ecoboost – Starting Price AED 120,000 ( $32,697)

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