If you have been waiting for a high-performance reasonably-priced sports sedan from an American manufacturer that can do battle with much more expensive offerings from certain German nameplates, your wait is almost over. In a press release from yesterday, Ford announced the introduction of an all-new addition to its Fusion lineup that is sure to have the industry on its toes.
The Fusion V6 Sport delivers excellent handling and surprising power without the expected premium price tag. Carrying a starting MSRP of just $33,465, the V6 Sport is powered by 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine generates 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. That's more than offerings from well-known performance vehicles like the BMW 535i, Audi A6 3.0T, and Mercedes-Benz E400.
“Since the newest-generation Fusion launched in 2012, midsize car buyers have been asking for a performance version. It’s not just Fusion buyers who want something hotter,” says Wade Jackson, Ford Fusion marketing manager. “Owners of other midsize sedans, along with our own dealers, ask repeatedly...These consumers also crave a car that’s much more distinctive inside and out. Cross-shoppers will be shocked by the bang for the buck our new Fusion Sport delivers."
The all-new Fusion V6 Sport begins arriving in dealerships towards the end of the summer.
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