Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Motor Trend COTY Finalist: 2006 Ford Fusion
| 2006 Ford Fusion |
| Base price range | $17,995-$22,360 |
| As-tested price | $25,135 (SEL V-6) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 3.0L/221-hp/205 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 3449 lb (61/39%) |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
| Length x width x height | 190.2 x 72.2 x 57.2 in |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 sec |
| Quarter mile | 15.5 sec @ 90.3 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 137 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.80 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 63.7 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.0 sec @ 0.59 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 21/29 mpg |
| To sum up | Ford's best sedan in years, but no bull's-eye |