2017 Ford Fusion Sport - Redline Review

[@colderbeer]

Yeah, it's no BMW or Audi, which means that the Ford won't become a money-pit after 4 or 5 years....so let's knock off all the bullshit....this car is a home run.

[@ivannicholas5029]

colderbeer they don't become money pits

[@VMPhilosophy]

My 2010 S4 wasnt a money pit. Audis of old certainly were. Never buy an Audi before 2006.

[@stephenpeterson6676]

be cool if there was a manual version

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Pretty disappointing in my part of the word that this will be the replacement for the discontinued Falcon XR6 Turbo - this is half a second slower to 100km/h, a full second and a bit slower over the quarter, and it costs more. Guess I'll just hold on to my Falcon for a few more years.

[@MrJc9600]

colderbeer Ford ranks towards the bottom in the J.D. Power reliability study below both Audi and BMW so I wouldn't count on it being reliable.

[@clover7359]

Just an observation ... this car has more power and torque than a 5.4 Ford Excursion.

[@Trickynico55]

Easily the most accurate review of this vehicle I’ve ever seen. I looked at a lot of reviews before I bought it and they were mostly positive but your review of the dash and more specifically the font was spot on. It’s literally the only thing about my car that I can’t stand. But now after owning it for three years and only having trouble with the auto up down windows I’m going to say that at the end of the lease next month I’m going to keep it because I can’t get this kind of performance, comfort and style for $20,000. Good job dude.

[@yukonjack.]

Did you end up keeping it? If so have you had any other issues besides the windows? Thx.

[@drakesteele7609]

Hey how’s it going? I’m looking at a 2017 Fusion Sport with 79k for $13.5k here in 2024. I’m looking for a daily driver with AWD that’s not super boring. I just found out about this car and its specs. I had no clue they made these, so I was looking at Charger R/T’s but this is newer than those (think they stopped making them AWD in 2014) so I’m thinking this would be more practical and stuff. So you liked the car and would recommend? Thanks lol

[@jonnieinthe256]

“It’s a little bit large but it feels good in your hands”-that’s what she said😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JulioCNY]

👍👍😂😂agreed.

[@l3l4ck0utn3grito1]

no... no it's not 😂🤣😂

[@willesco5211]

😊😅🤣👍🙂🙃😉😂

[@portknoxxa]

..... Ladies you know the procedures. #FLOSSY

[@Toyamarsh.]

😭💀

[@michaelmoore7352]

"even though it says ecoboost, it's really just mostly boost." LOL

[@bullsfan2021]

lel

[@IWeasel]

Michael Moore that's actually true lol

[@emmexfyv]

Just like with the trucks - it's either "eco" or "boost", and really it's never much "eco". They are gas hogs (I've spent lots of time in both 2.7L and 3.5L).

[@jack5001ful]

right highlight of video lol

[@MiguelRPD]

Eco. Boost. *CHOOSE ONE* _free form Jazz_

[@Cyberslug1]

Piped in sound is not fake. Companies that have sound playing through speaker is fake.

[@guyproulx1660]

Ford has fake V-8 engine sounds in some F-150's depending on trim

[@devn3813]

guy proulx yes and it doesn't sound like a v8. The real exhaust note sounds like a bad 4 cylinder and the fake sound sounds like a v6

[@guyproulx1660]

Devin do you need me to send you a link about the fake V-8 engine sounds

[@devn3813]

guy proulx I've heard it in person. It's terrible.

[@seedsowersofisrael.4660]

Lol.@V8 sound through the speakers.

[@thatinformativeguy]

“Family sedans are supposed to be fuel efficient, safe, practical, reliable, however Ford is looking to change ALL of that”…….. I’m dead😂😂😂😂😂

[@awesomecatvideos4723]

I just traded my 2018 Fusion for this 2017 Fusion Sport and I absolutely love it. I love the boost!

[@DJR5280]

Have you had any problems with your Sport?

[@AB-cb9jb]

@@DJR5280 not me it's very reliable and I had a 2016 titanium and it was a good car I had no problems with it then I trade for 2017 sport I had the titanium for 3 years no problems and my 2009 fusion sel v6 still running as new

[@samlocoaa1726]

I really think about trading in my platinum also

[@DevPack]

that speedometer goes up there pretty fast. Pretty impressive for a family sedan lol.

[@greezay]

Yeah, I must say I'm pretty impressed with ford's new turbo line ups. We have an expedition at work which is the twin turbo V6 3.5 engine and that thing hauls and just keeps pulling. I'd dare to say that it's faster 0-60 than my mazdaspeed!

[@aaronmckiddy]

DevPack 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. beats the accord by over a half second

[@Beer_Dad1975]

It's slow compared to the discontinued Falcon Turbo models we have here which will do 0-100 in under 5 seconds and the quarter in the high 12's, and this is more expensive. Disappointing.

[@DevPack]

sleepybird09 metric. KM/H.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

***** yeah metric, should have put the units in for the Americans and brits 😁

[@blumajikboi]

Why would you compare fuel economy to Camry and Accord, when neither of them offer AWD , and are down about 100 HP and 100 Ft/Lb of torque from the top engine for each??

[@TwizzyGangg]

Camry does have a AWD…. Honda doesn’t

[@johnqueen1123]

This review is 7 years old. Toyota Camry did not offer AWD 7 years ago.

[@IKhanNot]

Since the Fusion has such terrible depreciation I'll be able to pick up one of these in 2 years at 2/3 of the price when new.

[@ramivalencia]

Djonkie Bonk Yeah, but it's like marrying a girl who has been driven over speed bumps for too long lol. You want your baby yo be untouched by other owners.

[@RemixedVoice]

ramivalencia Nah, virgins are prude and don't know how to handle ;)

[@Themrleonkennedy1]

Dashcam Dumbasses just lease it

[@drakeanton2000]

Dude I know it's great there's 2017 titanium's for 15k

[@unrealisticgoals]

Just got a titanium with 26k miles, like new, for 14k otd lol

[@HunterDugasVideos]

Dammit sofyan you couldn't take the leaf out of the grille? My OCD will kill me lol

[@1dlively]

Hunter Dugas, why did I read this comment? Now I see the leaf too!

[@pedropierre9594]

Bro lmao I thought I was the only one

[@davonjefferson1353]

1dlively sofyan doing a good job. Hunter shut the fuck up white boy!!!!!

[@blazerboiz5996]

fuck you "davon"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davonjefferson1353]

Colewas Gaming I'll kick your fucking ass bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justinnegron4843]

this should be named "Ford Fusion SHO" like the Taurus with its sport model

[@ramongonzalez9497]

Justin Negrón unfortunately SHO will only be branded to the Taurus. its the only car from ford that made its mark SHO FTW!

[@Ragingxplorer92]

Justin Negrón the S.H.O is actually faster this has a 0-60 in 5.8 the S.H.O has a 5.4

[@Ragingxplorer92]

Justin Negrón actually the s.h.o's 0-60 is 5.2

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

kai siaki 5.3 at motortrend for fusion

[@chrishuber8930]

Justin Negrón no they should call it the fusion ST ( sport Turbocharged) just like the rest of their lineup

[@kevinwilmot8110]

I went and test drive a 2017 fusion sport. Man they are quick, videos wont do it justice. You need to test drive them yourself. You will love it.

[@stevensmith8648]

The Fusion and Malibu survived the SUV takeover.Both are nice mid sized cars.Hate to see both go.

[@michaelcerza871]

The key comment at the end, this Fusion Sport will cost around 20,000 thousand dollars less than the comparable BMW and Audi models. The Fusion will not handle up to the standards of those cars, but it is certainly a value when looking at what you get for the price.

[@tastefullys]

Im looking to buy ones used under $20k

[@UncleDan77]

The only thing it doesn't compete with is interior. Performance and comfortability are greater than all.in its class.

[@randellgribben9772]

after a few years the bmw interior looks dated,,

[@MrTblackmon]

What a nice car. I cannot think of another mainstream brand car packed as a midsize sedan offers 325 horsepower with 380 lbs. -ft. of torque that is well equipped with amenities are typically found on a Mercedes-Benz like full LED headlamps and fog lamps or suspension damping not to mention intelligent all-wheel drive system to balance out the quality of handling. This Fusion shatters its competition with ease. I think comparing a midsize family sedan to a compact BMW 3-series is incomparable even a Lincoln MKZ with a 3.0TT V6 engine compared to a smaller luxury rear-wheel drive sedan is quite incomparable. With all-wheel drive, a vehicle will become heavier. A Chrysler 200 V6 is actually heavier than a Ford Fusion Sport coming in at 3795 to the Fusion's 3681 equipped as the Sport trim.

[@SomaliDibJir]

Wow! big disappointment; it's missing that moon-roof I'd never use.

[@dhvf134]

Abdiassis Ahmed you can get a moon roof😐

[@ITech2005]

Don't be salty. I'm a big fan of those.

[@Trickynico55]

Umm OK. I live in Texas and always drive around with my moonroof open but, you know, you do you.

[@aayonce4]

Why would you never use the roof?

[@SinclairSan]

Aaronix4 it’s useless

One of the best car reviews I've ever watched.

[@x7wolverines7x]

Now you gotta do the MKZ 3.0 400hp and the Continental

[@darvillebo]

+1 on the MKZ

[@DanielBlaney]

from what I have seen the mkz is quite a bit faster than this. It also is available with the AWD system from the focus RS.

[@chrishuber8930]

Daniel Blaney well it's the same platform with a totally different transmission and 75 more hp factory. Also the turbos are both twin scrolled for zero lag. But then again your paying 20 k more. With 5 grand into the fusion engine the thing would be untouchable by anything mass produced on the market except super cars and super muscle cars like the hellcat or the upcoming 900 hp dodge demon

[@robbiehernandez8019]

I want the Demon so bad. Everyone will be scared of that car, esp Hellcat owners. lol

[@chrishuber8930]

Robbie Hernandez yeah me too unfortunately it will be overpriced at the dealers again.

[@hellokyle_]

This is the review I've been waiting for. Thank you.

[@alecwhitehouse3959]

I am actually just fine with the quieter engine. Keeps with the theme of walking softly and carrying a big stick. Overall a pretty fair review as where I differ with you are on matters of preference.

[@Gameday2159]

It's 2017. Get rid of the antenna and put the little shark fin looking thing on that shit.

[@tousshong9438]

Yup, use to own a 2013 Fusion 2.0T and it suck so I replaced it wait the shark Fin antenna Needless, to say I hated the car so I sold it within 1 years. The shit top speed is 120 mph for a 2.0T. LOL and MPG also suck. My old 2007 Camry V6 is best in both world 0-60 and MPG.

[@tousshong9438]

I guess you misunderstood my point. For a2.0 Turbo I've expected the limited speed to be higher than 120 MPH, I didn't say daily driving at the speed. Heck, you can't even exceeded 65 MPH on a daily commute. LOL

[@OhPhuckYou]

@@tousshong9438 I'm not sure how you're faulting a car for having a governed top speed. It's capable of much more, but the tires are not.

[@Lenexa1]

@@tousshong9438 They have a governed speed my guy. Literally most cars sold have it installed, so you can't use that as an argument. Get it removed then see how fast it will go.

[@90MVtv]

@@tousshong9438 Ummmm sounds like you wanted a Dodge Hellcat and blaming a family sedan for not being that

[@sizey9831]

The dry curb weight is actually within about 100 pounds of the dry curb weight of a 340i xDrive. Yes depending on options the "wet" Fusion Sport can weigh between 3950-4150 pounds. Really gotta watch the numbers used for comparison's sake. The review didn't even mention the trick suspension/shock setup that senses the road in front and prepares the rear for conditions. It is very very good and makes the car ride extremely well and is really impressive.

[@plopplop6805]

Or the fact that it has better numbers than a V6 PANAMERA LOL....

[@anothey93]

It's an awesome car! I have a 2014 2.0T Fusion Titanium and a buddy of mine has this 2017 sport and it's a screamer on the streets. While our cars have the same features, his is definitely much cooler.

[@BaniBani_1998]

Mine arrives this week, I can’t wait!!

[@insainllama]

This car is for the person that wants to have a little fun while also being able to hall the kids around.

[@Davido50]

Love Ford Fusion!!

[@tharpeaddy]

Man this dude knows how to criticize

[@brettbasinger6]

Ive watched counteless videos. Cant stand this guy. Complains 85% of the video. He Doesnt like anything.

[@jamelmoore4356]

All family sedans (and crossovers/SUV'S) should provide at least the option of a good performance package! I'm glad to see Ford understands this! I'd love to have one of these!

[@anddtayl1]

Best +Redline Reviews quote I've heard yet. "Even though it says 'EcoBoost' this is really just mostly 'Boost'. The car also weighs over 4,000 lbs., so it's a pig!"

[@Gruntled2001]

Just as they redesigned the tail end to my liking, they killed the beautiful chrome grille.. UGG

[@Th3BoyDad]

Good review! I have never really been a Ford guy, but this would be a good family car that looks much better than the old, bland Ford family cars of the 90s and early 2000s

[@Barrymccockiner41]

I live Ford for this, I bought a brand new one and I live it! Ford did it for me with v6 twin turbo. Nothing worse than a v4 in a sedan.

[@boolin4955]

A 2010-2015 Camaro v6 has 324 hp.. now a Ford SEDAN has more Hp. Times have changed

[@MrSokgunslinger]

Boolin 2017 camaro has 335 and is lighter which makes its 0-60 .4/.5 secs faster and is 8 grand less for the lt2

[@s209_3]

MrSokgunslinger camaro zl1 has 650,the ss has 200-475 hp,the zl1 1le has 800 horsepower,the ss can have less horsepower but the other models have way more

[@730F-Sport]

Ford is the best American car company right now

[@andrewboyd5225]

No...

[@taylorknutson1133]

yes

[@TeiwazTheGoat]

Pet A File Tesla*

[@magic26a]

Well, possibly. But that’s like saying they are the tallest midget.

[@Arctice36]

Xavier I'll give that to Cadillac, most American cars are pretty bad

[@babajungLA]

WOW! Ford has really come a long way in just the past five years...

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Bobby 17597 nah, they still suck other than the mustangs and focus rs. Their trucks became crap after 1996

[@KB-bh9hp]

Stuff stuff and More stuff Not really, they're reliability is better than its ever been.

[@ccjones25]

Raced one in my scat pack challenger , did pretty well had to see the review

[@thrasherx2k1]

Who won?

[@roundtownKen]

@@thrasherx2k1 Guessing "Did pretty well" means it was very close.

[@madpistol]

God I want this car.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Mad Pistol me too!

[@neilpirelli9240]

lmao

[@alomalaker2333]

Me too

[@puncho33]

Mad Pistol me too

[@MRAMX390]

My wife and I love ours but if you want one you better hurry if you want a new one as Ford is doing away with all of their cars except for the Mustang.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

He said mid size sedans are the bread and butter of car manufacturers. The irony is Ford doesn't make sedans anymore, Chrysler discontinued the 200, Dodge discontinued their Avenger 5+ years ago, People want SUVS because everyone lives offroad and the capability is needed, espcially 5 foot tall 70 year old women driving CRVs and Rogues.

[@FusionKota]

Honestly so depressing that they killed this car... I love these so much. I'm looking at buying one on Monday.

[@KhinNinson]

Agreed. I love my 2014 Fusion 2.0 so much. Nice Car.

[@331Grabber]

Did you get it?

[@FusionKota]

@@331Grabber Hell yeah 😂 goal was accomplished

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Still the good daily car I gonna buy it today. Awesome job with your videos anyway bro.

[@Nestle245]

5 and a half seconds for a family sedan? That's unbelievable. The V6 Camry's and Accords are no longer the fastest in the entry level mid size sedan segment.

[@oldtwins]

Actually it's not that great for AWD drivetrain and huge torque figure. Should be in the high 4's with those specs. It's not traction limited so no blame on the tires either. I mean you can get a RAV4 V6 (normally aspirated) AWD at the same 0-60 times with an intake and lightweight wheels. Not sure what the deal is, whether the factory tune is too conservative, drive-train losses eating power, but I would not be happy with these performance specs, especially as the gas mileage on the highway is really bad.

[@はる-r1r9f]

I'm pretty sure the 9th gen Accord V6 (FWD) goes from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds stock. The Camry (also FWD) is 5.8.

[@willie123811]

Ness Rosenbrad put some sticky tires on a Camry v6 and it'll hit 0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds

[@ponygt6629]

See in real world its pretty darn difficult to hit those numbers because they are FWD, I ve tested em and in my testing with GPS Accord did 60 in 6.2s and Camry in 6.5s, the Fusion Sport did it in 5.6s, sure not fast as expected but for a 4128 lb car thats freaking awesome compared to 3655 lb Accord and 3610 lb Camry

[@jmasoncars4452]

Ponygt 662 My 2016 accord touring with factory tires did it constantly in 5.6 seconds

[@sharedknowledge6640]

Nice review. You're more thorough, and easier to listen to, than say Vehicle Virgins, ThatDudeInBlue, etc. You also know the competition and did a good job of contrasting the Fusion against its peers. Sadly, Ford got 90% of this car right but the lazy transmission, stupid instruments (although I think the dual LCD displays are an option), and overweight chassis are really disappointing. I also don't like fake engine sounds. This would be a great sleeper to embarrass a variety of cars at stop lights but it's not a poor man's Audi. Had the Focus RS team, or even Fiesta ST team, worked their magic on this car it might have beat the Germans on the Nurburgring but, instead, it's a modern day 4 door muscle car--big engine in a family sedan and some other mostly superficial upgrades. Ford gets credit for switching to dual port and direct injection which should eliminate the carbon build-up problems that plague Ford's other Ecoboost engines. Ford is gradually getting more things right but, in reality, this is a 4 year old face-lifted 2013 car with a half-baked instrument cluster, lazy transmission, fake engine sounds, compromised suspension, and it needs to lose at least several hundred pounds.

[@knightmarel]

Accord V6 or even the Camry V6 will do 0-60 in 5.6s. This car is meant for the people who care about the numbers and have to live with AWD.

[@iKrave1]

Michael Zhu or people who want a turbo car

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*The Camry is a Tin Can, that's why you might get a Tenth of a Second out of it.*

[@munkysex00]

Michael Zhu no way a camry or accord are 5.6. if you tune this car it becomes a sub 5 second car.

[@cmas415]

Yeah sorry midsize sedans are not that fast lol thats almost as fast as the last gen mustang v8 with the 4.6. A v6 accord or camry were not tuned to go that fast stock, my friend even has an accord 2013 I have a 2014 mustang v6 and he cant keep up so idk what accords and camrys you have seen

[@cmas415]

Okay wait he said the camry does 5.6? What the fuck is in that camry?

[@alexalvarez6416]

my grandmother is gonna love this car

[@Drew.DrivesYT]

Ford should learn from the Aussies and release a manual trans AWD V8 Fusion - aka the Falcon XR8 FG X

[@jerrychen3428]

Quick interjection: the previously quickest family sedan is the v6 Accord with 0-60 in as fast as 5.4 seconds, even with the automatic. Although it has fewer horsepower compared to the fusion sport, it is also slightly underrated (closer to 290 at the crank than the 278 it's rated at) and weighs a good 500 lbs lighter. There really isn't much reason to get this ford given the accord is cheaper, just as fast, but with a better interior.

[@theredline]

We've seen the Accord's 0-60 performance vary from 5.4 to 6.2, depending on the publication. The manual V6 coupe is the quickest Accord you can buy, but it also has trouble putting the power down and honestly, very little people purchase that combination. The sedan V6 is really in the high 5's, closer to 6 seconds range, same with a V6 Camry and Passat. Differences between the Ford and all those options is the AWD, the Fusion Sport has no drama when floored, it just takes off with plenty of grip and to some people, that security is what they're looking for.

[@jerrychen3428]

Valid points. I stand corrected.

[@100RentalCars]

Great review. Thanks for all the info. I haven't driven the sport yet, but I was a BIG fan of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium. Have you see it's exterior lights? It lights up the ground at night so you can see you way to the vehicle. I thought it was pretty cool.

[@OneworldOnelove36]

Finally. A new Ford video.

[@mizal215]

It's a bit large but it feels good in your hands okkkkkkkk on to the review 😂😂😂.

[@kaalasaala]

Great and thorough review, as always!

[@bneyens]

3:39 - that's what she said

[@lennys.4588]

I have never been much of a Ford fan tbh, lately have been digging the Focus RS/ST and the Fusion big time.

[@bullsfan2021]

when it's gonna be that heavy.. hell no. 3600 lbs would be acceptable.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Accords and Camrys are Tin Cans*

[@bullsfan2021]

if i want a luxury family sedan then i wouldn't care about weight. If i want something sporty, hell no... lightweight is the way to go.

[@RacesForTheChannel]

My 2013 SEL Premium has a fully loaded APR Tune done to it, it's fully customizable as in I use my cruise control stalk in my car to switch between stock 87 octane or 91 octane, or I can tune it on 93 octane or 100 octane race fuel, I'm doing 0-60 in 4.9 and running 13's in the quarter and I'm at 294hp and 276 lb-ft of torque on 100 octane race gas. I've already done a buck forty in 5th at 5 thousand rpm, and I have no governor, 600 bucks plus tax for the stage 1 APR tune, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 😉😉😉

[@dlawodnr93]

Fuck Ford I trade in my Ford Focus - transmission problem. I bought Accord today

[@AP-mk3nl]

I don’t give a faaark what you think about the interior. Good job

[@msndotnet01]

4000 lbs my god that's a lot of weight.

[@jlalbee]

Exactly. In this segment 3,500 pounds is the norm, so Ford is not working the chassis on this car. Really, everything pretty much sucks except the engine.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*MotorWeek just named the Ford Fusion their 'Family Sedan' of the Year*

[@evanverret3150]

Not really, especially considering it's awd and a v6 with two turbos

[@pontiacGXPfan]

AWD is a waste of money unless you live in the North where it snows often

[@evanverret3150]

pontiacGXPfan I live in Alberta Canada so AWD is a very nice feature

[@rauleyshar3635]

I am more than desperate to have this car. I also own 228xi with dinan package, but i need a daily driver and this is perfect. I wouldn't mind swapping stock exhaust with custom exhaust and few other bells and whistles. 380 torque is next level.

[@ansonliu2682]

nice review! very confusing car, dull design both in and out but aggressive engine specs

[@ansonliu2682]

please review the 2017 Highlander SE!

[@mylescoleman5316]

Finally a 2017 ford fusion review out here, great job, now just waiting to see the review on the fusion hybrid and if the updates improved the driving .

[@Dovakeen79]

It's fine he disappointed it's so quiet I am opposite I don't want to hear anything

[@aldochirinos3170]

I have the 2017 1.5T. No leather, but it has Sync3, 11 speakers and all the good stuff. Not the fastest, but it's pretty reliable. When my lease is up, I'll see if I move up to the 2.0T or switch to the Charger R/T to get more power haha.

[@dannyp4740]

40k+ no thanks.

[@DrLone-xy7fc]

Its 15k now

[@aomana4357]

@@DrLone-xy7fc lmao... u aint kiddin

[@Goldenwoodz]

Even the 2010-12 Fusion Sport was fast, and now this thing is like Maserati fast

[@NS416]

is it faster then the Q50 you drove?

[@theredline]

No, the Infiniti is about a second quicker than this car.

[@GLA45Amg716]

Redline Reviews Jesus Christ a whole second and it has awd and 380 ft pounds of torque

[@marco1173]

thuglifezeem716 It's because of the weight. And the trans.

[@730F-Sport]

TrollBuster the infiniti weighs almost 4k pounds and is still faster

[@marco1173]

Yeah, so that means this car is not tuned as well, and the transmission is crappy.

[@LuisGonzalez-mb8jw]

The turbos on this car are tiny for instant torque.. But falls flat after 5k rpm. Ford builds the ecoboost engines with forged internals. Slightly bigger turbos, bolt ons, and a good tune and this car would be a monster.

[@dmitriyn8255]

All that power and weight kills it. Interior is bad too. Not a good deal at all for 40k

[@LeoTarachuk]

Dmitriy Nanaziashvili which the ideal car?

[@faisalsebahi9731]

Leo Tarachuk mazda 6

[@skywalker6268]

I love the interiors on these cars

[@desilverouanne]

I got mine 1 month ago, I drive very agressively and this car is awesome!!! 0-60 in 5.4 sec and suspension is made to take curves like crazy, the only thing I hate about this car is the very cheap suede seats and the grey colour is a very good zero on ten

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The shifter design is horrible. Do designers ever drive actual cars? If they did, they would not put gimmicky shit like that in a car. And seriously, a fuckin LCD screen for a tach? How is that in any way sporty?

[@IceNFire09]

To be fair, the LFA has an LCD tach. Of course, that's because a mechanical one can't keep up with the engine.

[@ashkonrahrooh534]

pontiacGXPfan your right the ford lcd screens are way too laggy and it just looks cheap

[@LuisGonzalez-mb8jw]

pontiacGXPfan shift feels nice actually and frees up space.. Lcd screens over a lot more info... I do agree it doesn't look as sporty

[@Jayheid98]

pontiacGXPfan Sporty? Lexus LFA. You must not bd familiar. Ferrari ring a bell? No? Not surprised.

[@grandmaster4142]

There’s nothing wrong with the interior! It looks great inside and out.

[@Zimba9810]

this car looks alot better than japanese cars.

[@RemixedVoice]

Paid Shill I strongly disagree. Also that giant Sony touchscreen is hilariously clashing with your statement

[@TeiwazTheGoat]

Paid Shill Its just a carved and polished brick of a car. Looks horrible and cheap.

[@luishern1309]

The Accord looks the absolute best. Fusion is good to me though.

[@R.Williamss]

Yeah

[@marcusvision]

that is the future especially the combination in the window panel

[@pappyodanial]

"Bread and butter of car companies and a market staple." 1 year later, Ford stops production on all cars.

[@cm01]

Because they're milking the inflated prices of SUVs and trucks right now. Everything will be back in a few years.

[@wkucinsk]

"There's no denying just how important the midsize family sedan segment is to any manufacturer. This is the bread and butter of the American market stable." Welll...

[@grandpachink8745]

Not feeling that grill

[@GLA45Amg716]

GrandpaChink let's fuxking go bills !!!!

[@grandpachink8745]

thuglifezeem716 haha, we got to stick together!

[@grandpachink8745]

hoopfan71 no :(

[@zmoney6071]

thuglifezeem716 I find the grill to be the best part

[@jakebrown5971]

The 2013-14 grill is the best. They made it worse

[@KrOmEiFiCaTiOn]

Getting rid of my 2013 Fusion SE tomorrow because I just leased a white 2017 BRZ limited, just like the one in your review!

[@johnss2k434]

Kromeification nice choice!

[@KrOmEiFiCaTiOn]

John's S2K Thank you; it's so much fun to drive! Just saw an S2000 yesterday too; the open top option must be nice.

[@johnss2k434]

Kromeification Yes it's nice, but it's my weekend toy. The brz is a better daily. My sister has a brz, they are a ton of fun!

[@ericinfante624]

the 2015 camry is NA, 268hp, not AWD, and parts are less costly, plus lighter and more known for reliability, and can hit 0-60 in 5.7 sec. wow I'm sorry but they fucked up here and I rather stick my money into the camry. there were rumors that toyota was considering making a v8 camry... aahhh I hate rumors but that would be so awesome to see. anyways im not a jdm fanboy i like american v8s and jdms but camry took the win in my opinion

[@HPM2024]

eric infante The Accord V6 has more power than the Camry and it is quicker. So not sure the Toyota won? Accord has 278hp and can hit 60 in 5.3 seconds. This Fusion is just sad.

[@ericinfante624]

Really? I thought the acvord was slower? Yes I know it has 10 more hp but I thought it was heavier and it's vtec kicked in a little too slow compared to the camry... Hmmm maybe I got it twisted. Or are you talking about the coupe?

[@ericinfante624]

Caleb Chapman​

[@ericinfante624]

@caleb chapman i just checked the stats for the 2017 model accord v6 sport sedan and it hits ot im 5.8, the coupe hits it im 5.6! 5.3 seemed too much for these crusing cars bro but if you can show me where you saw 5.3 then by all means. I also saw videos amd they said the same

[@HPM2024]

eric infante The Sport is an i4. The V6 Coupe manual can hit 60 in 5.3. The sedan can in 5.5. I've seen it on the Accord page from Accord owners posting their track times.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Man. This thing definitely needs at least a 250 diet, a redesign instrument cluster, and a new transmission.

[@H0LDENSUX]

325 hp from a twin turbo 2.7 litre V6? You get more hp from the 2.3 litre 4 cylinder turbo Focus RS. That's crap. Ford needs to sack the engineers who designed this gutless V6 along with the people working in the marketing department.

[@theredline]

It's all about the tuning, the RS has way more boost from its turbocharger and is designed to be a high performance engine. That results in lower fuel economy along with a power delivery that can be a bit peaky. The exhaust system on the RS is also way more free flowing resulting in a throatier growl. The Fusion Sport is no RS or ST, it's designed to be a quick, comfortable, and quiet family hauler which is what Ford believe the target audience will be. We actually think the 2.7L puts out great numbers, considering there are some 3.0L twin turbo V6 engines out there that make less power than this smaller 2.7L. Also consider the 380 lb-ft. of torque which is more than anything else in this segment. Calling this V6 gutless is like saying the V8 in a Corvette could use more power.

[@android175]

Redline Reviews Thank you!! Someone who has a sense in car design!

[@H0LDENSUX]

Yes, while the torque figures are greater on the the Fusion than the Focus RS, the extra performance gained from the additional 56 lb-ft. of torque (difference is only 33 when the RS is in over boost) is noticeably robbed by the Fusion's sheer weight. Even if the Fusion was to be given more boost, other issues such a braking performance and drive train reliability (which many previous Ford owners recognized as Ford's Achilles' heel with sedans and wagons), the case that it's just a poor man's Mercedes AMG or AUDI RS as (you described BMW 540i but that does not come in All wheel drive) will be all the more obvious if the cost of proper performance upgrades will cost just as much as these premium luxury sedans. Yes, it is gutless because the German rivals deliver more power for less engine capacity / cylinders even though they are priced in a different market segment, but you got to remember, the cheaper plastics, seating and dash layout do reflect why the Fusion is cheaper (and always will be) than these rivals.

[@android175]

H0LDENSUX Dude no one is cross shopping the focus RS and this car.

[@theredline]

Personally, we'd never cross shop this Fusion Sport with a BMW 340xi, Audi S4, or Mercedes-AMG C43. All 3 German options will be more nimble, sporty, and luxurious. There is a reason why they cost $20,000 more then the Ford. However, what Ford has offered is a lot on paper: nearly as much power as the Germans, AWD grip, and most of the tech toys at a much lower price point. On paper, we don't fault consumers for thinking of it as a less expensive alternative to a German sport sedan, however in the real world, it simply doesn't feel as special out on the road but you do still have to give Ford credit for having the balls to offer something like this in the mainstream segment. It feels like a special Fusion, but not when in the company of such prestigious competitors.

[@rangersboy99]

I have a 2016 Fusion SE and I love it

[@garrycowan4747]

I have a 2006 Fusion SE and i love It 😁

[@coureurdebois]

whoa, so much money for that thing... and that interior is hardly any better than the last gen fusion... ford seems to have skimped on the interior and sound dampening for an engine / performance option that costs a small fortune to buy... come on ford step it on on the inside the likes of the Malibu and Accord are beating you on the interior game!

[@coureurdebois]

inb4 ford fanboys come im a real ford fanboy.

[@Landofmagic678]

uhgggg

[@Landofmagic678]

Its a power house..its not going to have a good interior. Now, if it was a normal 150HP car, then yes bad interior for this price 100% agree But a power house is not going to have the best interior, like he said, this is a family car for people who want power, not great interior quality. Also the fustion is a few years old then the brand new Malibu so..

[@bigden2755]

+justin bouche WE DON'T CARE....

[@coureurdebois]

STOP STALKING ME CHUBBY GIRL I DONT WANT TO FUCK YOU GET OVER IT

[@Overtorange]

It looks so comfy

[@bradchervel5202]

This car makes the old ford Five Hundred look exciting. blah

[@730F-Sport]

Brad James savage

[@RemixedVoice]

I prefer the design of the Five Hundred/first gen Fusion/Milan/MKZ

[@muzictherpy]

car actually looks fantastic, looks quality and solid made..

[@mateusfaria8556]

wtf is that design? i prefer the 2013 fusion than this shit.

[@magnetic_5oh194]

Mateus Farias the taillights KILL ME

[@elliottmanning4116]

Why is everyone so excited about this car? It's not a ST or a RS. The word sport is used a lot in the automotive industry, and it can mean different things. It's just a faster Fusion. Nothing wrong with that. It's a really nice car. But back in 2011 when the first Fusion Sport came out, it didn't have the same excitement as this one does.

[@GLA45Amg716]

Dodge Charger >>>

[@robbiehernandez8019]

Are you talking about overall?

[@beerrunner8153]

I traded in my old Jeep Liberty for this car. I got so tired of stopping at the station to fuel up. I fueled up a week ago and still have a full tank. My old jeep would be empty by now.

[@jacobchapman9525]

It's so strange to me how Americans are still so set on buying mid size cars. Here in Canada compacts like the Civic, Elantra and Mazda 3 heavily outsell their respective midsize siblings. The Civic in itself has been the best selling car here for 19 consecutive years.

[@jacobchapman9525]

***** Bigger? Guaranteed. More money? No. Look at the stats.

[@shadowfire246]

I have the 2013 fusion titanium with the 2.0t love it I just wish I had the awd version.

[@Julianna.Domina]

I don't know what all models use the same guage cluster, but in my opinion the '13 Fusion SE has the best guage setup

[@AlexIvanov-ms9tt]

Mine has muffler delete and blow off valve and sounds really good

[@2511jeremy]

the soft touch buttons look so much better ill stick with my 1.6L ecoboost

[@benjmiester]

In your experience, how well do those touch to open and NFC key systems hold up over time? I buy all of my cars used after a few years to avoid those massive new car prices and I'm wondering how long I can expect those to hold up. Also are there manual backups if they fail?

[@youtheneyes]

had my 2017 for 5 years and the touch unlock/lock is still flawless. My only problems have been interference, like if my phone is directly between my keys and the car, the car can't tell they're there right away. But that's no fault of the system, imo

[@JakeTheSnakeProductions]

IT SOUNDS LIKE A V8, WHAT?! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@Windows7Pro2009]

It's a fake sound coming from fake induction tube I guess.

[@davisflyer]

The new Audi A4 is just as quick to 60 and 1/4 mile, gets better gas mileage and drives better. The interior is much nicer too. If you don't go hog wild on the options it's not that much more expensive!

[@KNByam]

I love this car so much. I'm looking to plunk down some money on a used one.

[@Croak1]

Almost worth cross-shipping the Chevrolet SS sedan (considering the GM discounts on the SS). More power and torque (415/415), less weight (~3900 lbs), roughly the same fuel economy, much more mod potential with the LS3, arguably better interior, a far, FAR better suspension (magnetic ride control) and you can get a manual transmission. Of course, the Chevy is RWD, not AWD.

[@TheDaddynate]

Yeah, for the money I'd go for the SS. Insurance is gonna hit you just the same too, anyhow.

[@wireflight]

If you're in the market for a Fusion, you're not in the market for a Camaro -- and vice-versa. Where Ford screwed up with this is by not putting it on the Taurus (SHO) platform and using the 3.5 EcoBoost. In fact, a better idea would have been to reskin the SHO with bodywork like that of the Kia Stinger, push the power to 400, and have it handle better than a '17 Mustang GT. Oh, I almost forgot: the MSRP needs to be cut by at least 40 percent -- and that's with the 3.5 EB and all wheel drive.