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2013 Ford Fusion

Neither of these issues changes the chief reasons we want the Fusion in our driveway--for its handling, its excellent front and rear seating, its suave good looks. If so inclined, you can steer clear of the MyFord Touch infotainment interface--or you can embrace it as the future and get used to its complex behavior.

The 2013 Ford Fusion still is priced at a premium over sedans like the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima, the two other highly-rated new family sedans for 2013. It feels premium. The Accord may offer a better ownership experience, and the Altima is less expensive to buy--but neither one gives us a reason to spend more, or to drive more.

The Fusion does. If the choice was ours, we know which one we'd pick--a 1.6-liter EcoBoost manual with navigation, blind-spot monitors, leather seats, a rearview camera and rear parking sensors, all for a little less than $30,000.

And that may be a final caveat: we're car enthusiasts. When a car can deliver on the fundamentals and jolt us into fanboi status at the same time, it beats out the box-checkers, every time.


That's why the Fusion wins.

For more information, including pricing with options and specifications, see our full reviews of the 2013 Ford Fusion and the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.



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Comments (17)

  1. shocker avatar shocker Posted: 12/10/2012 6:26am PST

    I have no bone to pick about Ford, in fact I like the new Fusion also, but you forgot another caveat which I feel earns the new Honda Accord the win. It's called resale value and the Accord will crush the Fusion.
     
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  2. Juando290 avatar Ian Jarvis Posted: 12/10/2012 7:12am PST

    I agree. I may be a little biased because I sell Hondas, but the timing of this is a little poor when you look at the fact that ford just had to put in a recall on the 2013 fusion on one of its engine options due to fire problems.
     
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  3. fb_1849125893 avatar Ethan Smith Posted: 12/10/2012 8:22am PST

    ...and how many vehicles has Honda recalled this year? Say what? Over 2 million? Hmm, sounds to me like the Honda fanboy doesn't have any room to be talking about the Fusion's recalls.
     
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  4. xxmixedxtapexx avatar Christopher Pawlowski Posted: 12/10/2012 11:03am PST

    Ironically the Fusion is now number 2 to the Accords number one spot: http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-resale-mid-size-car-2013/
    We'll see how the cards play out with resale, it'll undoubtedly be lower than the Accord but we'll see how much lower, the premium materials and nice looks will undoubtedly increase resale value
     
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  5. fb_100000449930155 avatar Jordan Schultz Posted: 12/10/2012 7:52am PST

    I must agree! My grandfather bought a Fusion Hybrid and has been getting around the 47 MPG or even better! He hit 61 MPG average the other day! He loves it!
     
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  6. johnny mars avatar johnny mars Posted: 12/10/2012 8:22am PST

    All that and more versatility in the C-Max.
     
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  7. johnny mars avatar johnny mars Posted: 12/10/2012 8:23am PST

    I would put the design of the Volt on a par with the Fusion.
     
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  8. fb_1527668713 avatar Jean Barsalou Posted: 12/10/2012 9:31am PST

    The recalls will probably start next week!
     
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  9. fb_1259060034 avatar Rashard Longino Posted: 12/10/2012 7:12pm PST

    The new Fusion is a good looking car that came out a year too late for me to consider. From personal experience, I'll take the Passat TDI in the real world on highway fuel economy vs the Fusion Hybrid, especially given that their EPA claims have been hard to reproduce. City fuel economy is where the Fusion hybrid would have the advantage IMHO.
     
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  10. fb_540321180 avatar Matthew Pauliks Posted: 12/11/2012 4:33am PST

    Yes we all know the world is brain washed with honda. and yes, it will have a higher resale... but that comes at a price... BORING! the honda is the car your grandmother buys or the accountant down the street. because they are boring. i'll give a little and get a car i love to drive. And yes, i'm a ford fan boy all the way. have owned (and own) about 12 different fords. never any major issues that I can recall. So the edge goes in and the fusion will come home for Christmas. but the Pony will stay, after all.. the fusion will only be so fun ;)
     
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  11. fb_1060097518 avatar Vinny Darby Posted: 12/13/2012 2:50pm PST

    Which one is your favorite? The one that catches on fire, the one with hazy headlamps, or the one that lied about it's fuel mileage?
     
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  12. fb_1110009477 avatar Trisha Dragon Posted: 12/20/2012 7:10pm PST

    Hey now, be fair. They all lie about their fuel milage.
     
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  13. fb_69204100 avatar Adam Fouw Posted: 12/21/2012 10:03am PST

    Who cares about resale value when a car looks this good and drives this well? Why are you so eager to sell it if it's a great car?
     
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  14. cianciana avatar pete bellanca Posted: 12/23/2012 8:19pm PST

    this is the best looking car in this segment and many more expensive segments as for the recalls ford is addressing them promptly as for the epa rating how you drive will determine mpg Yes i drive fords so do all my kids. My daughter will be buying a 2013 so will I. I could care less about resale value.I keep a car long term.I'm waiting for USA MADE.
     
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  15. mss627 avatar mss627 Posted: 12/26/2012 6:28pm PST

    Ford is definitely heading in the right direction however they are still selling models in Europe that aren't available in the states. The Ford Focus with the 1.0 and 1.6 liter ecoboost still isn't available in America. I would also love to have the option of buying a small truck (the new improved Ranger is only available in Europe). What happened to the so called global platform? Until Ford decides to put their best foot forward in the U.S., I'm holding off.
     
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  16. flbntz avatar David Emrich Posted: 1/3/2013 4:49pm PST

    I bought a 2013 Ford Fusion S 12/11/2012. I've had Hondas, and Volkswagons. I traded a Camry Base 2011. Hondas had always been my car of choice, but lately they feel plastic, and cheap. Toyota delivered less gas milage, 2010 Prius, and 2011 Camry. Some trim reliability issues with Camry, as well. 2010 Golf two-door was fun. 2006 Ford Mustang had German touches. This also reminds me of Golf. Solid, quality feel. The Fusion is fun to drive. Looks are off the chart. I told my brother I could see this becoming Car of the Year, and then this article came out. I think Toyota, and Honda are not the companies they once were, and that this car is the future. Nice to see an American company come back. I grew up with Fords.
     
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  17. fb_1244540350 avatar Kyle Pontius Posted: 1/16/2013 11:33pm PST

    Wow. I bought the 2013 Accord last month (12/12) and found the new styling very compelling. I didn't consider the Fusion, not exclusively because of it's looks, but they certainly didn't help. Ford has a long way to go in to present a good looking vehicle, and I won't drive an ugly car.
     
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