2012 Ford Fusion SEL

• 17 unique aluminum wheels
• Automatic quad halogen headlamps
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps -inc: integrated spotter mirrors
• Chrome front grille
• Compact spare tire
• Front fog lamps
• Front/rear body-color bumpers
• P225/50VR17 all-season BSW tires
• Solar tinted glass
• Speed-sensitive windshield wipers

• (2) 12V pwr points
• (2) front & (2) rear grab handles
• 10-way pwr driver w/pwr lumbar
• 4-way pwr passenger seat -inc: pwr recline
• 60/40 split spring-assisted rear bench seat -inc: center armrest w/(2) cupholders
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: audio input jack, (6) speakers
• Ambient lighting
• Delayed accessory pwr
• Dome lamp w/front/rear map lights
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control w/cabin air filter
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Front bucket seats -inc: 4-way driver/2-way passenger head restraints
• Front row center console w/2 tier armrest storage
• Front seatback map pockets
• Front/rear floor mats
• Headliner-mounted microphone
• Heated front seats
• Illuminated entry
• Instrument cluster -inc: message center w/trip computer, compass, outside temperature display
• Leather seat trim
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Perimeter anti-theft system
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr remote trunk release
• Pwr windows w/driver & front passenger one-touch down -inc: global open feature
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry w/(2) key fob transmitters
• SecuriCode keyless entry pad
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month pre-paid subscription *Service N/A in AK or HI*
• Speed control
• Steering wheel-mounted audio & cruise controls
• Sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel audio controls, USB port, audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report, turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic
• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
• Universal garage door opener

• 2.5L 16V I4 Duratec engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Battery saver
• Dual exhaust w/chrome tips
• Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Pwr rack & pinion steering w/electric variable assist

• AdvanceTrac (ESC) w/brake actuated traction control
• Child safety rear door locks
• Dual front air bags w/occupant classification system
• Front/rear side curtain air bags
• Glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
• LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system on rear outboard seat locations
• MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute
• Personal safety system -inc: safety belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing
• Side-impact air bags
• SOS post-crash alert system
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Model Highlights

For 2012, the Ford Fusion returns in S, SE and SEL trim levels, with Sport and Hybrid models available as well. Both 4- and 6-cylinder models are again available, with 4-cylinder models coming standard with front-wheel drive and V6 models featuring an available all-wheel drive system. The base-level S, mid-level SE and top-level SEL borrow their standard 2.5L 175-horsepower 4-cylinder engine from the Ford Escape, using an electrically-operated throttle control and variable cam timing to achieve a broad torque curve and increased fuel economy. The 3.0L V6 returns as an option in the SE and SEL, rated at 240 hp thanks to Ford's Cam Torque Actuated variable valve timing. The technology uses torsional energy rather than pressurized oil to phase the cams, allowing for a smaller oil pump and helping achieve an increase in power as a claimed bump in highway fuel economy. The 3.0L V6 is also capable of running on E85 ethanol blend fuel. A Sport model is also available, which features a 263-horsepower 3.5L version of Ford's Duratec V6 previously available in the Lincoln MKZ--the Fusion's platform twin. The engine uses a compact and lightweight dual-overhead cam valvetrain for increased peak power and smooth operation, and despite a rather high 10.3:1 compression ratio, it does not require premium fuel like some of its competitors. The Sport also gets improved suspension and steering components, 18-inch wheels and unique styling cues inside and out. The Fusion is also available as a hybrid model, featuring an Atkinson-cycle 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and an innovative nickel-metal hydride battery to produce a combined 191 net horsepower. The hybrid Fusion can run on either one or both of its power sources, with the electric motor alone capable of propelling the car to 47 mph. It requires no plug-in charging, and Ford claims it's the most fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in America at 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. All models get either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, with the manual standard in front-wheel drive S and SE models and the automatic the only choice in 3.0L V6 versions. The hybrid is the only exception, as it's only available with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front wheel drive is standard on 4-cylinder and Sport models, while all-wheel drive is available on the Sport and standard on the V6 SEL. Options on the S include remote engine start on automatic-equipped versions as well as heavy-duty floor mats, which can be added across the model line. Stepping up to the SE adds the availability of a sunroof, Ford's Sync system and an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The Sport model comes with the same available options as those available on the SEL, but can also be had with a blind spot warning indicator, a back-up camera, and a Sony sound system with 12 speakers and a 6-disc CD changer. SEL and Sport versions are also available with a voice-activated hard-drive-based navigation system.