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Ford Unveils Fusion Production Model
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford Fusion, introduced to the public at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, bridges conventional vehicle segments and small-car stereotypes to create its own niche as the first ‘Urban Activity Vehicle’ (UAV). It exemplifies urban confidence with its:
  • Family-sized interior space with a small-car footprint.
  • Rugged protectiveness outside with comfort and convenience inside.
  • Commanding driving position for reassuring all-around visibility but with the agility and economy of a small car.

Fusion’s modern, individual style and generous interior space can fit with many different lifestyles and customer requirements, but Ford expects it to appeal especially to young urban families – mainly with children – who are looking for a smart, tailored answer to their complex transport needs.

“Fusion has styling cues that combine the solidity, robustness and road presence of an SUV, the large package space of an MPV and the dynamic, agile qualities of a small car,” said Mark Adams, the vehicle’s chief designer. “For families wanting the most out of the urban environment, it’s an appealing combination.”

Longer (4020 mm), wider (1708 mm) and taller (1503 mm) than a typical small car, Ford Fusion provides a new level of space for today’s urban family. Front-seat occupants have strong outward visibility and easy ingress-egress, while rear occupants also enjoy the comfort of generous knee clearance, headroom, legroom and shoulder room. Fusion’s versatile luggage and stowage space includes a standard volume of 337 litres, a 60/40 split rear seatback that folds flat to provide an extended, rear load length, easy slide-out capability for cargo items without a bumper liftover lip, a fold-flat front passenger seat that allows added loading versatility for long items and extra stowage space with a flip-top fascia bin.

The all-new Ford Fusion features three contemporary engine choices.

Fusion’s engine range includes the latest common-rail diesel engine technology and two petrol engine choices, all designed for real-world fuel economy.

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