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Ford Fusion
The well-rounded 2011 Ford Fusion is a top pick for a midsize family sedan. After last year’s extensive refresh, the Ford Fusion sees only detail changes involving standard features for 2011. Blind-spot mirrors and the MyKey system are standard for all trim levels, while one-touch up/down front windows, HD radio and additional power adjustments for the front seats are found on the upper trims. Other changes include a new Luxury package and a standard manual-shift feature for the six-speed automatic transmission.
The Fusion earns some of its high marks because of its architecture. The Fusion’s slightly smaller size than some other sedans doesn’t negatively impact interior room, and it gives the Fusion more agility than the norm. For power, there’s a fully competitive 175-horsepower four-cylinder base engine, a 240-hp 3.0-liter V6 or a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 in the Fusion Sport. Find the Ford Fusion at our Nebraska Ford dealer, Sid Dillon.
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Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan available in S, SE, Sport and SEL trim levels. The base S comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot mirrors, keyless entry, the MyKey system (limits top speed and audio volume), full power accessories, a trip computer, cruise control, air-conditioning, 60/40-split rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.
The SE adds 17-inch alloys, foglamps, automatic headlights, dual exhaust tips, a fold-flat passenger seat, an eight-way power driver seat with manual recline and lumbar, steering-wheel radio controls and a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio.
Other options (depending on trim) include rain-sensing wipers and HD radio. There are also several packages available (depending on trim) that include a Monochrome Appearance package that provides a body-color grille, a rear spoiler and 18-inch wheels. The highlights of the Luxury package include chrome exterior accents, premium leather upholstery (with contrasting stitching/piping), unique alloy wheels and illuminated front door sills. Reverse parking sensors are a stand-alone option on all models except the S.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2011 Ford Fusion features three different engines. The base power plant — standard on S, SE and SEL models — is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 175 hp and 172 pound-feet of torque. This mill comes with a six-speed manual transmission by default, while a six-speed automatic with manual shift control is optional.
A 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp and 223 lb-ft) is optional on SE and SEL models, and it’s only available with the six-speed automatic. The Sport model comes exclusively with a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp and 249 lb-ft). The automatic is standard here, too. All-wheel drive is optional on the Sport and V6-powered SEL.
In testing, we found a V6-powered Fusion SEL went from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. Fuel economy ratings for the four-cylinder Fusion with the automatic check in at 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. The 3.0-liter V6 has a 20/28/23 mpg rating and the 3.5-liter V6 drops to 18/27/21 mpg.
Safety
Antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags are standard on all Fusions. In government crash testing, the Fusion earned a top five-star rating for its protection of front occupants in head-on collisions. In the side-impact test, the Fusion earned five stars for front passengers and four stars for those in the rear. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the Fusion earned a top rating of “Good” in both the frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2011 Ford Fusion’s cabin features soft-touch materials and an attractive design. The available Sync system works great, integrating audio and Bluetooth functionality with voice-recognition technology to provide easy hands-free operation of cell phones and portable MP3 players.
There’s plenty of room for passengers in the Fusion. The 16.5-cubic-foot trunk is one of the largest around, and the split-folding rear seat enables larger items to be carried inside the car.
Sid Dillons Auto Group is a Ford and Chevrolet dealership near Lincoln, NE in Crete, Nebraska. Visit our Sid Dillons Auto Group website at http://www.siddilloncrete.com. Sid Dillons Auto carries new and used cars in Lincoln Nebraska.