2017 Ford Fusion Sport - (Zack) One Take
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The 2017 Ford Fusion Sport, while not a direct competitor for the RWD-based German sport sedans, takes a real shot at Volvo, Acura, and Nissan's offerings. Offering a 365-HP Twin-Turbo V6 engine, all-wheel drive, and a sport-tuned suspension with lots of features inside, the Fusion Sport is an incredible value at $42,000 as tested. The Smoking Tire's own Zack Klapman gives his impressions in this One Take
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that Ford dropped a twin turbo compressed graphite iron 24V V6 with direct injection and AWD and adaptive suspension in a Fusion? All available for around $35k? I’ve owned one for two years, been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned, and am still in disbelief that Ford actually built this car.
The worst thing is, that Ford builds it just for the american marekt. In europe you can only get the 2.0l Ecoboost with FWD. I'm driving that Fusion (it's called Mondeo over here), but I'd love to get a 2.7l V6 in it. :-(
@@tomtetomgames You had the ST220.
We only got the SVT Contour with 200hp.
You’ll get the next good one and we’ll get the scraps. :-D
@@YourBestFriendforToday I'll doubt it. A few weeks ago Ford announced that they'll stop selling any standard petrol engines, at least for the Mondeo (Fusion) in germany. The only option you'll have is buying the 187hp hybrid :-( And this is not an option for me.
@@tomtetomgames that sucks but at least you can still buy ford cars. They were discontinued in the states, only crossovers, trucks, and mustangs are sold in the states
@@packey746 I always put atleast 89 in it but it will run fine on 87. The power output is reduced slightly with the ENY adjusting air/fuel ratio, but it runs just fine.
So cool that taillights were included on this one lol
Kevin Nieves and 4 brakes.
Most cars now a days come with only 1 break pedal
Harrison Stone And sometimes even a brakepedal...
um how fast it go lol
RAY NL it's the pedal that breaks. You know this.
Zacks dry humor kills me Everytime
Zack reminds me of my brother's dry humor so much. Seems like a man who grew up on the sitcoms and nickelodeon shows of late 90's/early 2000s when American shows were taking British dry humor shows and re-inventing them.
Seriously! The bit about artificial engine sound through the speakers and kale got me. It's a shame people dislike because it's not Matt...I thought Zack did a great job and he should do more! We need to see him in something a bit more lively than a Fusion :)
the only mistake; the video is too long he could done the whole thing in under 10 minutes.
It's a well thought out review, but this guy is an energy black hole. Still good to see something different every once in a while.
Yep. I was thinking the same thing. I love watching Matt but would love to see Zack do more solo reviews.
A Ford Fusion with 350+ horsepower, a turbo, AWD, and tuned suspension. A combo that I didn't expect would ever come in 4 doors from Ford.
JP & Co. their is the new Taurus SHO that's been around since 2010 that has the same 3.5 since 2010 in there that make 345 and 350 if they update it it will make a lot more power like 380 and 410 but that's if they update the Taurus which hasn't been updated since 2013 so I think we are nearing the end of it and the Fusion sport is replacing the SHO but either of them 1 single tune and you can gain 90hp and 100tq it's great that's the biggest benefit to the Ecoboost series
The Fusion Sport doesnt have 350+ hp, the details in the video are wrong, it really has 325hp. The SHO though has 365 hp, and both cars gain significant power with just a simple tune and 3 bar map sensor.
Shawn Prickett
Also, the Sport uses the 2.7l, not the 3.5 found in the SHO.
Andrew B I know that I was stating that the Fusion Ecoboost is the replacement of the Taurus SHO because they perform around the same since the fusion is lighter and more sporty where as the Taurus is outdated and heavy if they update the Taurus it would be great because it would get the 3ard gen 3.5 Ecoboost not the 1st gen it still has to this day which is only single port injection not dual which means it is prone to carbon build up. But the Ecoboost series is a beast when it comes to tuning that is very true.
Ah, I gotcha, the "that has the same 3.5 since 2010" line threw me, but I get what you were saying now.
Honestly, the Fusion is just as "outdated and heavy" as the Taurus, its just smaller therefore lighter but it's also down on power thanks to the choice of engines. The Sport is about 3900 lbs wet and the SHO is about 4400lbs. You would think that the 500lb difference would make up for the Sport being down 40hp, but the gearing in the Sport also seems to hold it back. All the comparison videos I've seen have the SHO being faster, and the tuning potential is higher on the 3.5l than the 2.7l, in the f150 variant, they don't gain as much power from a tune as the 3.5l due to them being closer to their ceiling from the factory and the lower displacement. I'd expect that to hold true on the Sport as well. Also the EB in the SHO is direct injected only no port injection, so you're right about it being prone to carbon build up. Though it hasn't been as big of issue in the transverse 3.5 as it has been in the trucks for whatever reason and can be helped by adding a quality catch can. I'm not sure if the 2.7 in the Sport has port injection though, I believe that might only be in the new 3.5 trucks and and the GT currently, but I could be wrong.
The Taurus does need an update, but unfortunately it's much more likely that they will stop making them. There are rumors that they're thinking about bringing over the Chinese Taurus, but if they did, they likely wouldn't do a SHO model, at least not initially.
More Zack please. Ignore the idiotic dislikes, as he is on the show more people will get used to it.
2 and a half minutes through the video and I'm liking this zack guy
Listen to the podcast. He's really great on there
Agreed with Cory, Zack's random witty comments in the Podcasts add chuckles to an already good listen.
I'm into this just over three minutes and my initial impression from his take-off is DAMN! - those transmission shifts are *mint*
I am a happy owner of a 2017 Sport Fusion and have to agree with all of your points. "Moneyball" is a very apt and spot on description of this Ford offering.
Hiya! Two years later, how's the Sport holding up?
Nice review. I like the variety between Zach and Matt's review styles.
"Tall lights, I’m glade they wrote that down" lol
hope to see you more on these. great job! and thanks for all the great content you and Matt deliver.
I bought one of these two days ago. Mine had an MSRP of $35,585, and after dealer reductions and a huge ( $7000) rebate ( because it was a 2017 with no miles on it, still new), my final price was $25,585. Admittedly my car does not have some of the options the vehicle your driving has. I dont have park assist or lane sensors, nav, or the smart cruise control, but I have everything else including a nice moonroof for under 26 Gs. Show me anywhere else I can get 325 hp 380 fpT, all wheel drive and that great suspension for under 26 grand. I know people who have paid 26 thousand for a base Passat.
I highly recommend finding a 2017 because they're practically giving them away.
this guys reviews are great
holy shit I've never gotten that many likes before
meirl
Ran one of these yesterday with my stage 2 full bolt on vw.....These are quick no joke
That chocolate mousse bit cracked me up. Great review, Zack; you kept me from leaving the video. "McD's of exhaust notes", LOL.
In my area at least, you can get a Fusion Sport optioned out like this for $33,558. That's a bit of a steal in my opinion. I've been considering this car for a while now but I think this review solidifies my thinking. It's quite a sleeper (and based on other Ford cars, if the Fusion Sport is tuned properly, I'm sure it'll keep you entertained for a good while).
40k to start but heavily discounted. I got a 7,000 rebate on mine and 3,000 in dealer discounts last March. So I think there is a lot of value there.So far it's been a great car, and I cannot stress how much a turbo with AWD is so much more accessible in real world conditions. I've raced a 2018 Mustang GT from a dig at stop lights twice ( on the street where the road isn't prepped like a dragstrip) and I won both times because the launch for me is easy as pie.
1:24 I like how they have the classic v6 logo like on the 1st gen Ford Escapes and there was a V8 version too on the Explorers I love the touch of nostalgia
We need more Zach. He's so candid, but perfectly entertaining.
Zack, good review, don't be afraid to hit the loud pedal on the drive by shots. Looked like you were going 20 haha. Granted some of them were on the turn in but coming out of a corner... Hammer it!
I have this exact car and paid half the price of new . I love it !!! It is a blend of solid items . This car is good at a lot of things , but not the best in really anything, but with my budget it works for me .
This engine should replace the ford mustang v6. It would make one nicely balance mustang in between the turbo4 and the GT
That’d be expensive might as well just a gt
If Matt ever decides to do other shit, Zack should take over doing the OneTakes
Great review. I have about 2k miles on mine right now and love it. I'm 6' tall and have yet to have an issue with thigh pinch points, but others may have an issue there. I would have liked a throatier exhaust note instead of piped in growl, but I can forgive it with how great the suspension feels in sport mode. As a father of a toddler with a love for adventure, you hit the nail on the head. No, it is not an A6, But I can do a lot with the money saved. I skipped the sun roof and smart park/cruise control putting the msrp at about 38k and paid significantly less than that out the door. No regrets whatsoever.
Im not sure how i feel about this but good to have you back Zack
Wow! I cant think of a time when I was given so much info that clear. I now feel that I know the car well. The internet must be broke!
Thanks Zack.
Oh, and whats with all the common sense, that will just confuse people. :p
Next time I'll investigate how many beach balls it holds, to offset common sense.
Looking to buy one of these now as an all rounder and Zack your money ball analogy is spot on. Got into the smoking tire 2 years ago and pretty much watch every episode now . Im starting my own car review channel this year just trying to figure out the editing. You and Matt have been big inspirations!!! Keep on keepin on !
In May I bought a used 2017 Fusion Sport for under 20K. It only had 14,000 miles on it. It was the base trim with none of the safety gimmicks. So all I got was just the original Microsoft Sync and a subpar stereo system. The only add-ons was a sunroof (which they call a moonroof) and the red metallic paint. So far I like the fusion sport better than my 2017 Fusion Platinum which has all the gimmicks but is only a 4 banger and FWD. The high horsepower and torque trump a nice interior.
Good review. You mentioned three things which no one else talked about, namely the front seats which have poor thigh support, little steering feel, and an awesome adaptive damping suspension. Personally I don't notice the cheap interior or fake engine noise. Steering seems soft but I like soft.
Downers : I have to put in 91 octane gasoline which is relatively expensive. The 19 inch tires are low profile tires that will wear out fairly quickly. Visibility isn't great. No backup sensors so I have to be extremely careful in a crowded parking lot. The only complaint my wife has is the high performance tires on the Fusion Sport are at a higher PSI than the fusion platinum tires so going over bumps is a little harder on her than she likes.
Uppers : Fast great looking car with AWD. (I love looking at the quad exhausts).
Just want to be yet another vote for more videos featuring you Zack. It's a nice deviation.
I thoroughly enjoy Zach equally as much as I enjoy Matt. Great Job.
I've never been a fan of new car reviews. It always has to include the cons, so when you buy the car they remain in your head and you always feel like you're driving a "compromise". It's why I appreciate Matt's one takes. They're mostly about the joy of driving. "Dude, this car is awesome!".
Great analogies, good job Zach. Really thorough and well thought out review. I appreciate the transparency and straightforwardness. Nice work man.
Used to loath the idea of other people subbing in for Matt, but after watching the All Cars Go To Heaven films, I love the whole crew and get excited to see Zach do a one take. Make more ACGTH films!
This is kind of "first timey" but I totally dig it! Zack you're fun to watch right now, but I can tell that there's lots of polishing available if you started doing this more often. Which, by the way, I'm definitely excited for.
This is how should a review be like. Far better work than Matt. Matt doesn't explain about the goods & bads of the car like the Zack goes. Outstanding work Zack, keep it up.
Honestly fantastic review. Great detail and describing what you feel.
Blake Swan Zack is the best. It would be nice to see him do more of these.
+TheSmokingTire Yesssss, as a 2013 Fusion Hybrid owner I've always wanted to see a video of one of these Sport versions. To be honest I've always wanted to see Matt drive a Hybrid one too just because I think it'd be pretty funny with the CVT transmission and the sub 200 combined hp.
That being said, even in the 2013 Hybrid Titanium version the suspension is one of my favorite things about it. It's no slouch in the corners for being a heavy battery powered car.
Also, to the people talking about the $40k price tag; just don't buy one new. I bought my 2013 Fusion Hybrid Titanium (around $40k new) in 2016 for $20k. You literally won't find a $20k car anywhere close to the quality of a Fusion Titanium, anywhere. These cars are awesome, but realize what they're for. Obviously mine is a Hybrid, I didn't buy it to replace my Mustang; but it's an EXTREMELY comfortable car to be in, I drive it just to relax sometimes.
Also, mine was clearly a lease vehicle. I bought it 3 years old, it looks literally brand new with no interior or exterior scratches (extremely well taken care of) and it only had 27,000 miles.
Just do your homework, I'll never buy a new car just because the price drops so much after you drive a car off of the lot. The only new car I'd consider is something like a sports car that costs more money like a GT350 where I may want specific colors and options that I can't find on a used car; and that's after looking for a used one and not finding what I want.
Love this car, have a 2014 Titanium with Ceramic Interior that is not black and dark. It's so beautiful. Not sure why Ford doesn't offer that interior option for the Sport or the Sport 2.7 Motor in the Titanium or Platinum models. I love my Fords, but sometimes the options list should be thought out better when available in one, and not another!
Great job Zack. You should definitely do more of these. The others were great too. Also, I believe once Mountune and Cobb release a stage 1 for this, it could be a beast.
Matt would drive this road faster, allegedly.
Allegedly.
Someone listens to the podcast....... Allegedly.
What's a podcast?
FYi...Base Cost on The Ford Sport is $32.5K, not $40K, and the Audi can't even design their Nav into their Dash which looks like an aftermarket tablet was added.
I would love every 3rd review to be Zack tbh. I love you Zack
Zach's metaphors are always on point.
Needs more sport.
MORE SCHPORT
Escape for Mankind is Keith Johnson The ats and cts v are both sport sedan that can carry passengers.
Simple. Aftermarket exhaust, intake, turbo-back pipes, bigger intercooler, and a quality tune. Now you have more sport.
Escape for Mankind is Keith Johnson I drove both and the Fusion Sport is faster, has more extras and is roomier.
with a tune, you get 100 more hp to the wheels
Zack ❤️❤️ you should do more of these
Except, like, he shouldn't.
Seen Ford Fusion didn't care seen Zack clicked immediately. Review was great Zack!
I saw this yesterday and 2004-2007 Maxima pulled along side of it to race it I assumed they knew each other, lets just say the Fusion straight murdered that Maxima.
It's almost a poor man's S4! I really liked the idea of the Fusion. Shame about the steering feel.
Also, good job Zack, I appreciate your refreshing take on things!
Zach, this is my daily driver. It's practical - AWD, Quick, good features... agree on your entire assessment - Especially the ride quality. You get into the $50k + range to find equivalent ride quality. The CCD system (continuously controlled dampening) is actually straight out of the MKZ and Continental (so much so that if you look at the underbody there are components labeled "Lincoln Motor Company" on the Fusion Sport).... so I'm not sure if we'll see it on other Fords. Great review.
Why haven't we got the engine in our Mondeo yet here in Europe?..Miss the old days with the ST220---
This One Take was really well done, great job Zack!
Love Zack's one-takes, great in the podcast and on camera!
i like how zack, talks about worth per dollar of the vehicle when he compares to an audi, especially in the example with skiing. good job zack! hope to see more videos with him behind the wheel
I like Zack, on the podcast as well, very funny guy and would love to see more content with him.
Great honest review about a car I saw coming to market 4 years ago. I imagined this very set up when they released the new design and here it is, in actuality. My intuition.
Love to see Zack hosting a One Take! Matt, he needs to so this more often!
It’s spendy but it’s a fun, smooth, sleeper. Plus, it has an option for a 12 speaker Sony stereo which sounds fantastic.
There is one near me on special for $31500. It does not have all the upgrades but its the sport. Think I will go take a look.
I like Zack's style. It's a nice complement to Matt's videos. I hope to see more in the future.
Always love a Klapman review!
I was wondering when will they put the 2.7 Ecoboost in the Mondeo... And they did! Will they bring it to Europe?
Matt, can we have more Zach?
No. You can have more Zack though.
Sorry I meant to type ***Zack***
Nice to see Zack in front of the camera again
Been interested in one of these. But man... What I really want is ford back in the rear wheel drive sedan game. They would kill it!
A lot of people hating on Zack just because hes not Matt but I think hes a good reviewer
I enjoyed the return of the Zack review 👍🏻
Just bought a used 2017 401A 19k 25k miles. This analysis is spot on. Not perfect. But very good for for what it is and the cost. It needs alot of attention, but if you give it to her it won't be in vain. If you buy this, drive it till it dies because you are getting next to nothing for it.
How was the transmission? How responsive is it on both upshifts and downshifts? Overall?
Never seen Zach before. He can do more of these 🙂
He uses my type of humor.
Zack's reviews are always fire
Great to see Zack doing one takes!
Great review Zack!
Excellent review, thank you very much!
Not bad man, not bad. Wouldn't mind seeking more of Zack's views. I've seen many reviews of the Fusion Sport before, none of them have done a good job as Zack has.
Might want to edit the description. Listed the horsepower as 365... may have gotten mixed up with the 3.5L twin turbo ecoboost. The fusion sport has the 2.7L twin turbo ecoboost with 325 hp and 380 lb ft of torque.
Dope review. He's subtle and knowledgable.
We need more zack. He's a cool ass dude
I've never heard the podcast. I like this guy.
shoutengine.com/thesmokingtire. New episodes weekly! 9 out of 10 dentists say it has nothing to do with dental hygiene, but its good for commuting.
People if you like this Zack guy listen to the podcast, it's actually good!
More one takes with Zack! This was good
Am I the only one who thinks this guy is fucking hilarious? Matt, seriously consider bringing him on the channel regularly.
man, dont sleep on the fusions.. they are quick as hell.. i got surprised by one in my STI..
This car will surprise some people for sure.
In Canada there’s just the one Fusion Sport and it has everything you listed as optionals. It has more than you said too.
Is there a way to disable the engine sound through the speakers? I thought I heard that some VW's have a disable button for engine sounds through the speakers. I think all manufacturers who add sound should also give you the option to turn it off. I mean if not then when you add an exhaust or intake or anything sound altering, it will be tainted by the fake induction noises. Not only is it weird, but it also makes it sound like more of an NA V6 rather than a Twin Turbo V6.
THE FUSION SPORT IS HERE!! Finally lol been waiting for this one take, the SHO hopefully next :). Anyways, question. How many miles did this have on it? One fault though, Zack this isn't supposed to be a review really. It's meant to be a video to detail what it's like to DRIVE the car. As a review, this is a great review don't get me wrong! This isn't meant to be a complete review though. Thanks though!
Zack is love; Zack is life
My wife has this motor in her 2015 Edge Sport AWD. It's a really fun engine that needs more aftermarket support.
The big mistake with this car is the gearing. I realize it's a fusion not a mustang but Ford had to have gimped the gearing so it doesn't smoke the taurus sho more than it already does. Fusions are already nicer than Taurus's and almost have more usable space, couple that with a lower price tag and it makes the taurus even more obsolete than it already is.
we need more Zack in front of the camera and I dig how you did it your way
I also wish Ford had resolved the issues with their DCT transmissions. I've rented a few Ford Focuses, and their DCTs made those "automatics" actually pretty fun to drive.
Are they feeding sound through the speakers or through a pipe into the cabin?
Good job Zack. Would be cool to see you do more of these!
It's so strange actually seeing Zack talk after so long of just hearing him on the podcast since his last one take.
More of Zack please. Enjoyed this review. Thanks That shift click@ 5:40 doesn't match the engine shifts at all. That is very sporty imo.
$42k?! Sorry I'm taking my money and getting a Chevy SS. Only $3k more expensive and definitely won't depreciate anywhere near as bad as this will.
Michael Charity true that
... not to mention an available 6MT.
Except the Chevy SS has been discontinued.
Discontinued for the 2018 model year. Not sure why that would influence your decision to get a new 2017.
Michael Charity not exactly the same market.
Zack, how can we get more reviews from you? I've been missing me some Zack! One thing I noticed during your review is that you said the CCD technology should trickle down to other Ford products. Well this technology started with the CD4 platform for almost 5 years from Hitachi Automotive Systems Japan. Lincoln used the Hitachi CCD struts and shocks first on the C489 MKC platform made here in the US. The U22X Navigator and CD4.2 MKX platforms have also used this CCD product since 2013 model year. The latest application before the Fusion Sport was for the CD4.3 Continental. This is however the only application of the pothole detection using CCD for the Fusion Sport which are made in Hitachi Japan.
My name is Zack Klapman. Twitter is one place to follow me (@Zackklapman), or instagram (@fakezackklapman).
So Hitachi is the licensor of the tech. Thanks for the info! It rode better than my M3. Los Angeles' version of road repair is a joke, unless you're an auto repair shop, in which case it's a mine field of dollar bills.
WOAH! Matt can you let us know what hair products you are using. Looks like they work marvelously on growing hair back.
Good review. Did u mention the gearbox? Is it the same "ok" 6-speed that I have in my 4-cyl ecoboost?
No! Its the same trans thats in the Edge sport, taurus SHO/flex titainium. Its a stronger transmission that can handle more abuse
More Zack please. He is calming.
Nice to see this channel is in good hands when the old man retires... ;-)