
{"id":1156,"date":"2017-09-26T20:30:45","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T20:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2017-09-26T20:30:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T20:30:45","slug":"2018-ford-fusion-efficiency-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/2018-ford-fusion-efficiency-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford&#8217;s Midsize Sedan Remains Powerful and Fuel-Efficient"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of the 2017 Ford Fusion will recognize the new 2018 model as it is carrying over unchanged from the previous year. We don\u2019t think anyone will mind though, as the available amenities, engine options, and design still keep it at the head of the midsize sedan pack. Find details on the 2018 Ford Fusion&#8217;s efficiency and performance below.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>2018 Ford Fusion Efficiency and Performance<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 2018 Fusion has been produced\u00a0using turbocharged engines, direct injection, and twin independent variable cam timing to optimize performance without sacrificing on efficiency. Drivers will appreciate the sedans ability to pick up and go while also skipping a few\u00a0stops at the pump.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fuel Economy<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like the previous model year, the 2018 Ford Fusion has an EPA estimated 21 mpg* in city driving and an estimated 32 mpg* on the highway. The estimated mpg\u00a0may\u00a0be\u00a0a little lower on performance focused trims like the 2018 Ford Fusion Sport. Fuel-conscious\u00a0car shoppers may also be interested in the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid options which deliver increase fuel-sipping performance.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n*EPA-estimated mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov\u00a0for fuel economy of\u00a0other\u00a0engine\/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in\u00a0MPGe.\u00a0MPGe\u00a0is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/blog\/whats-going-on-in-milwaukee-wi-in-october-2017\/\">{What\u2019s Going on in Milwaukee, WI in October 2017?}<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2017\/09\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B02_o.jpg\" alt=\"Seating in the 2018 Ford Fusion\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/09\/23212439\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B02_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/09\/23212439\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B02_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2017\/09\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B03_o.jpg\" alt=\"front view of the 2018 Ford Fusion\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/09\/23212438\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B03_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/09\/23212438\/2018_Ford_Fusion_B03_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<h3>Engine Options<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The base 2018 Fusion S comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Drivers looking for more power should consider the 2018 Fusion Titanium that comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 240 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The third engine option is found on the 2018 Fusion V6 Sport that comes standard with\u00a0a turbocharged V6 pumping out an impressive 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque and equipped with a standard all-wheel drive system.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/new-ford-fusion-milwaukee-wi\">2018 Ford Fusion<\/a> is available now at Ernie\u00a0Von\u00a0Schledorn. We encourage anyone interested in the new model to come down to the dealership\u00a0to see it in person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/test-drive-cars-milwaukee-wi\">Schedule a test drive online<\/a> today so you can get behind the wheel at a time that is most convenient for you.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of the 2017 Ford Fusion will recognize the new 2018 model as it is carrying over unchanged from the previous year. We don\u2019t think anyone will mind though, as the available amenities, engine options, and design still keep it at the head of the midsize sedan pack. 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