Engine: 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 160-hp 2.3-liter inline-4; 221-hp 3.0-liter V6

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags; tire-pressure monitor; LATCH child-seat anchors; rear-door child-safety locks; ABS

Optional Safety Equipment: traction control, rear obstacle detection

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Hermosillo, Mexico

Model Tested: Ford Fusion SEL V6 ($22,150)

Standard Equipment: cloth upholstery, six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar adjustment, fold flat front-passenger seatback, 60/40 split folding rear seat, leather wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with redundant speed and audio controls, power door locks with remote keyless entry, power windows and mirrors, six-speaker premium AM/FM stereo with single six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, antitheft system, dual illuminated sun visor mirrors, trip computer, automatic headlights, automatic temperature control, analog clock, heated outside mirrors, keyless entry keypad, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, fog lamps, P225/50R17 tires on aluminum wheels

Options as Tested: traction control ($95)

Destination Charge: 700

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 221 @ 6250

Torque: 205 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/26

Wheelbase: 107.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.2/72.2/57.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.6/61.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/54.0/42.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.8/56.5/37.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 15.8 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, short and long arm with coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3280 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P225/50VR17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Gallons