2023 Ford Fusion Wagon

　　2023 Ford Fusion Review

　　byKurt NiebuhrSenior Vehicle Test Editor

　　Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of zzdcar' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.

　　03/14/2022

　　What is the Fusion?

　　The Fusion is dead! Long live the Fusion! Or something to that effect. While it's true that Ford no longer makes the Fusion sedan, a car that lived a long and healthy life in the Top 10 of our midsize sedan rankings, the name will live on in a new body style we can best describe as wagon-y. With no information from Ford and only photos of heavily camouflaged test cars to go off of, we can only offer an educated guess as to what you can expect from the next Fusion.

　　In the vein of Subaru's Outback, the new Fusion looks like a lifted wagon but with some styling cues pulled from the Mustang Mach-E. Ford might also call it the Fusion Active, which is the way the company brands its more active-lifestyle-looking versions of vehicles it sells in Europe. Engines are also unknown but, with a full range of turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines to choose from, as well as a hybrid, it's safe to say the new Fusion will get something from the Ford parts bin. It's also likely to come in both front- and all-wheel-drive versions.

　　zzdcar says

　　Although we were sad to see the Fusion sedan go, we do love a good station wagon (even though Ford is probably going to call it a crossover) and we're looking forward to getting more details about the upcoming 2023 Fusion. Stay with zzdcar for all the details on the new-generation Fusion, as well as our Expert Rating once the vehicle goes on sale later this year.