2021 FORD FUSION - $23,170. - $36,450.
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he Ford Fusion is an appealing ride that catches the eye of many people who are looking for a car in the budget segment. The Fusion managed to stand out with plenty of safety and technology features on offer. There are four available engine options, two that are hybrids and, one of which can be configured with an all-wheel drive. There are few modifications to the 2021 line up, save for a few minor trim-dependent aesthetic tweaks. There are also six trim levels that span from basic to near luxury. The 2021 Ford Fusion offers remarkable versatility in a fiercely contested segment now. The 2021 Ford Fusion is expected to come with the same trim line-up, but Ford can certainly, add or subtract some features from the trims. The current Ford Fusion is offered in four trims namely: S, SE, SEL and Titanium. You also get an option of choosing between front-wheel and all-wheel drive configuration as well. However, the all-wheel-drive option is only available with the SE and the Titanium trim. With all trims, you get a 6-speed automatic transmission. There might be no to minimal changes with the 2021 line-up. Ford also offers a performance model called the V6 Sport for us car enthusiasts which develops 325-hp and is nothing less than exhilarating to drive. The 2021 Ford Fusion will get the same engine options as the 2020 model. The reason for this is probably the fact that Ford d oes not want to invest in the sedan segment due to the SUV demand plunder. Powertrain offerings with the current Fusion start with a 175hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a competent six-speed automatic transmission, and a front-wheel-drive setup. Front-wheel drive as standard, while all-wheel drive will be available with the top of the line 2.0-liter engine. However, even the top trim is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission which is quick shifting but could have certainly done with more gears. The current Fusion is available in a Hybrid setup which uses a 2.0-liter motor along with an electric motor. It develops a combined power of 188 hp and comes with a 1.4-kwh battery pack. The top trim (Titanium) gets a bigger batter pack which offers a 26 mile pure electric range. The Sport model which boasted of a 325-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 and an all-wheel drive was discontinued, and we do not see it returning back anytime soon. Expect the 2021 Fusion to return the same fuel efficiency numbers as there are no changes to be made in the powertrain. From a diesel drinking twin-turbo V-6 to a penny-pinching plug-in hybrid with a double-digit electric vehicle ranges, the Fusion's powertrains has covered a lot of roads in the past. The dependence on turbocharged gasoline engines in most versions could me an that drivers would have a tough time replicating EPA fuel-economy numbers on the tarmac. Our test vehicle with the base engine delivered a 26-mpg result over a 200-mile highway fuel-economy test, and the plug-in Energi managed a notable 39 mpg.
