Ford Fusion (Europe)

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Ford Fusion
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Overview
Manufacturer Ford Europe
Production2002–2012
AssemblyGermany: Cologne
India: Chennai
Designer Mark Adams [1]
Body and chassis
Class Mini MPV (M)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Ford Fiesta Mk5
Ford EcoSport
Mazda2
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 4-speed automatic Aisin Warner AW-80
5-speed DuraShift-EST automated manual
5-speed manual IB5
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Length4,020 mm (158.3 in)
Width1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Chronology
Successor Ford B-MAX

The European Ford Fusion is a car manufactured and marketed by Ford Europe from 2002 to 2012 across a single generation. It has a high roof, five-door, five-passenger, front-wheel-drive, mini MPV design and is described in the motor industry as being part of the B-segment.

Contents

Sharing its platform with the Ford Fiesta Mk5 supermini, [2] the Fusion was longer, wider and taller than the Fiesta with high h-point seating, [3] rear 'theatre-style' and 60/40 folding rear seats, fold-flat front passenger seat and a load floor flush with the cargo sill. [3] Ford marketed the Fusion as an 'Urban Activity Vehicle', [1] its Fusion nameplate referring to its combination of small hatchback, MPV and SUV design features: economical operation from its B-class underpinnings; [4] enhanced maneuverability from its four-metre footprint as well as enhanced roominess, accessibility, passenger and cargo volume from its tall configuration but notably without all-wheel drive. [1]

Having debuted initially as a concept at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show [5] and in production form at the same show in 2002, sales of the Fusion began in late 2002. [6] The Fusion was manufactured at Ford's Cologne-Niehl assembly and exported to more than 50 countries, including Angola, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa. Favourite of Fleet Manager Leigh Hancock and Mobility car drivers throughout the United Kingdom.

Beginning in November 2005, Ford marketed a mildly facelifted Fusion with revised front and rear lights, bumper fascias, side mouldings, door mirrors, brighter exterior color palette, revised interior design with 'soft touch' materials and revised analogue instrument display. [7]

Ford of Brazil and a number of Latin American countries marketed a crossover SUV variant as the Ford EcoSport with revised styling and increased ground clearance for light off-roading.

The Fusion received a four-star NCAP crash safety rating and was succeeded in September 2012 with the B-Max. [8]

Equipment

Options included power-folding mirrors, automatic and 'home safe' headlights, automatic windscreen wipers, Bluetooth with voice control, trip computer, MP3 player connectivity, and the Electronic Stability Program. In the United Kingdom, the car was available in Style+, Zetec and Titanium trim levels. (1, 2, 3, and '+' were the trim levels for the original Fusion).

Equipment on the entry-level 1 included central locking and dual front airbags. The 2 featured electric heated mirrors, electric front windows, a CD player, and air conditioning. The 3 added alloy wheels, front fog lights, and an alarm. The + model, introduced in June 2003 added larger alloys and privacy glass. [9]

Technical data

Model1.251.41.61.4 TDCi 1.6 TDCi
Engine4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine
Displacement1242 cm³1388 cm³1596 cm³1399 cm³1560 cm³
Max. power
at engine speed
55 kW (75 PS)
6000 rpm
59 kW (80 PS)
5700 rpm
74 kW (101 PS)
6000 rpm
50 kW (68 PS)
4000 rpm
66 kW (90 PS)
4000 rpm
Max. torque
at engine speed
110 Nm
4000 rpm
124 Nm
3500 rpm
146 Nm
4000 rpm
160 Nm
2000 rpm
204 Nm
1750 rpm
Transmission5-speed5-speed or
Durashift-EST
5-speed or
4-speed automatic
5-speed or
Durashift-EST
5-speed
Top speed159 km/h163 km/h
Durashift-EST: 164 km/h
178 km/h
automatic: 176 km/h
158 km/h
Durashift-EST: 158 km/h
176 km/h
Acceleration
0–100 km/h
15,5 s14,0 s
Durashift-EST: 15,3
11,1 s
automatic: 13,1 s
16,1 s
Durashift-EST: 17,5 s
12,9 s
Fuel consumption
in liters/100 km
6,4 S6,5 S
Durashift-EST: 6,3 S
6,6 S
automatic: 7,6 S
4,6 D
Durashift-EST: 4,5 D
4,5 D
CO2-emissions
in g/km
152154
Durashift-EST: 149
157
automatic: 181
122
Durashift-EST: 119
119

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