Best Cars for College Students 2/3: The Ford Fusion
The 2018 Ford Fusion at a Glance:
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Vehicle type: Front-engine, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
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Base price: $22,995
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Engine type: 2.5-liter, four-cylinder
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Power: 175-horsepower
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Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
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EPA fuel economy: 23/mpg city, 34/mpg highway
Pros
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Sharp handling
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Well-designed interior with high-quality materials
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Abundance of available advanced safety equipment
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Optional all-wheel drive
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Adaptive cruise control
Cons
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Standard tech interface can be difficult to use
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Weak acceleration from base engine
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Real-world fuel economy doesn’t always match EPA estimates
Infotainment
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Integrates with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Easy-to-use voice commands
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4.2-inch infotainment screen in base models
Safety features
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Pedestrian detection
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Parking assist for parallel and perpendicular parking
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Lane departure intervention
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Frontal collision warning
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Rotary-style transmission
Interior
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Generous storage space in cabin and trunk
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Easily adjustable driving position
Trim levels:
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S-Bluetooth connectivity, 16-inch wheels, power front seats and satellite radio. 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
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SE–17-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, exterior keypad entry, eight-way power driver seat, six-way power passenger seat, rear heat ducts, rear center fold-down armrest and six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.
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Titanium-18-inch wheels, remote ignition, LED tail lights, rear spoiler, ambient interior lighting, sport front seats, eight-way power adjustment for the passenger seat, premium 12-speaker Sony sound system and HD radio.
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Platinum–unique grille insert, upgraded leather trim and power-adjustable steering wheel.
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V6 Sport-19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, nine-speaker audio system.
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