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Ford has redesigned the Fusion for the 2018 model year. Families gravitate to this midsize sedan for its ability to haul multiple people around. In addition to being practical, the 2018 Ford Fusion comes in five different trims with multiple package options to make it your own. Here's why the Ford Fusion is an upscale family vehicle. A Smooth and Powerful Ride One of the key things to note about the 2018 Ford Fusion is that it is enjoyable to drive. The brakes respond well when engaged and the transmission switches smoothly between the six speeds. There's also the power aspect of the car. Fusion's engine type depends on the trim level chosen. However, the higher trims have powerful engines like the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine in the Sport trim. It produces 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. This power means going from zero to 60 in under 5.5 seconds. All-wheel drive is also part of the Sport trim, a rarity for other vehicles in the same class. Comfort Having a comfortable ride is a significant consideration when purchasing a family sedan. Ford kept this in mind across all trims. Cloth seating is standard in the base model with enough padding underneath. The balance of comfort and support is welcome where the leather options are slightly stiffer. With family in the car, it feels solid driving on the road beneath. The feeling is less when driving solo but it's still a pleasurable experience nevertheless. The cabin is quiet overall. Only small amounts of wind or road work noise filter in, making it that much easier for kids to sleep during a drive. Interior and Storage In addition to a comfortable and quiet cabin, the Fusion's interior has a good layout and is spacious. The driver's position is adjustable, it's easy to get in and out of the car, and the Fusion's front seats easily accommodate tall people. There's also plenty of storage in the center console with a storage bin under the center armrest, another bin forward of the shifter knob, and a larger bin under the center stack as well as the glove box and door-panel bins. The trunk is also spacious, easily fitting a compact stroller and other large items, with rear split seats for larger items. Technology and Safety Features An interesting thing to note about the 2018 Ford Fusion is that the automaker opted to use a shift knob instead of a regular shifter. The vehicle uses SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and an easy-to-use touchscreen with large graphics and supplemental buttons and knobs underneath on the Sport trim. SYNC is standard on base trims. The vehicle comes with a rearview camera, individual tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, and a LATCH system for car seats with other safety technology options available on other trims. The Ford Fusion is a vehicle that families will love to ride in, with plenty of options and trim levels to make it an upscale choice. Check out our available inventory and schedule a test drive to experience the 2018 Ford Fusion for yourself. Photo by RL GNZLZ | Licensed under cc BY-SA 2.0

Ford Motor Co. has been leading the charge in vehicle modernization for over 100 years. The Ford EcoBoost engine is just one way the company is innovating in areas such as performance and fuel efficiency. There are a lot of engines on the market that claim they can boost your vehicle's performance in these areas, so what makes the Ford EcoBoost engine so amazing? Here is everything you need to know about the Ford EcoBoost Engine. Twin-Independent Variable Cam Timing Traditional engines run combustion on a consistently timed piston rotation. This means no matter what kind of load is being placed on the engine, your engine valves are opening and closing at the same speed. Even the most finely tuned traditional engines don't take the current workload into account and, by their very nature, fuel efficiency optimization is somewhat limited by the overall design of the engine. The Ford EcoBoost does take current conditions into account. What this means is, when you're putting more demand on the engine, your valves will begin to open and close more quickly and, when the workload is lighter, this rotation will slow down. The result is greater performance when you need it and better fuel efficiency when you don't. Improved Performance With Turbocharging In the Ford EcoBoost engine, vehicle exhaust is stored in a rotating turbine, rather than being expelled, as with most traditional engines. This is important because there is still potential energy in that exhaust that can be harnessed, and that's exactly what EcoBoost does. The turbine that stores this exhaust is connected to a compressor that feeds the pressurized air from the exhaust back into the combustion chamber, which provides a boost of power when your vehicle needs to use this extra energy. Direct Fuel Injection The combustion chamber in your engine doesn't need a lot of fuel at one time to provide maximum power. With this in mind, the EcoBoost engine delivers fuel to the engine in the form of a fine mist, rather than a steady stream. This provides the engine with exactly as much fuel as it needs to achieve proper combustion, generating all the power you need while increasing the overall fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Digital Engine Performance Optimization All of these innovative features are managed by the engine's integrated computer system, which constantly monitors performance and fuel consumption. The algorithms built into the Ford EcoBoost engine's systems are specifically designed to provide you with the right amount of power while maximizing fuel efficiency by only using exactly as much as the engine need when it needs it. If at any time the onboard computer detects an increase in fuel efficiency, it will automatically adjust performance to compensate. The Ford EcoBoost engine is a work of mechanical genius. This is an impressive engine that is beginning to show up in more and more of Ford's most popular models. The next time you're shopping for a car, make sure to look for one that includes this amazing engine. Photo by Sim Br | Licensed under cc BY-SA 2.0