Car and Driver: 2016 Ford Fusion Quick Take: The Mid-Size Sedan that Won’t Be ReFused

-Overview: Ford’s Fusion mid-size sedan has led a busy existence since it was last redesigned just three years ago. Now entering the 2016 model year, the likable and stylish Fusion lost its mid-level 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine for 2015; a 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbo engine option that came online for 2014 serves as its replacement. The two engines briefly were sold concurrently, with the 1.6L paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission and the 1.5L mated only to an automatic. The Fusion still has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder as its base engine, but a manual transmission is no longer available with any version of the car. Also, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid models are still available, although for this review we’re focusing solely on the more-conventional powertrains. Got that? READ MORE ››

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