Motor Trend found the Fusion to be a blend of attractive looks, an excellent chassis, and a lot ofvalue * Named a Consumer Guide Recommended Buy for 2008 * Motor Trend calls Fusion thebest looking of all the new Fords * Road Track credits Fusion with a fold-flat front seat thatimproves load-carrying capability * Motor Trend calls Fusion Ford's best sedan in years,purpose-built with a functional interior * AutoWeek 2008 Buyers Guide reports Fusion worthcross-shopping against the competition *Vehicle Facts: For 2009, Ford Fusion has satellite radio capability standard on SEL models, andoffers optional AdvanceTrac electronic stability control * Ford Fusion comes standard withanti-lock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system on all models * A reverse sensing system isavailable, a keyless entry keypad is standard on SEL models, and Ford Sync hands-freecommunication and voice-activated entertainment system is available * Ford Fusion comes withfront seat side-impact airbags and side impact airbags standard on all models * An all-wheel drivesystem is available on SE and SEL models with the V6 engine * Ford Fusion was inspired by theFord 427 concept car and takes a position between the Ford Focus and Ford Taurus sedan * FordFusion comes in a 4-door sedan body style in S, SE and SEL trim levels * S models are offeredwith a 2.3-liter Duratec 16-valve in-line 4-cylinder engine rated at 160 HP at 6250 RPM with atorque rating of 156 lbs.-ft. at 4250 RPM, coupled with a choice of 5-speed manual or 5-speedautomatic transmission * Fusion SE and SEL models offer the 4-cylinder engine as well as a3.0-liter Duratec DOHC V6 engine rated at 221 HP at 6250 RPM with a torque rating of 205 lbs.-ft.at 4800 RPM, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission * * REASONS TO BUY: Ford Fusionwas inspired by the Ford 427 Concept Car * Fusion's chassis has a torsional rigidity 12.7 percenthigher than the base outstanding architecture, allowing the 4-wheel independent suspension toabsorb hars