I own this car. These guys are making this car seem lame. I love this car. 5.2 sec 0-60 and can be sub 5 sec with a few mods and a tune. High 12's in the 1/4 mile with mods & a tune. Not bad for a "Dad Car". This car is a great sleeper car. Has beaten lots of "muscle" cars at the track.
That Guy Eli thats the truth most cars i come across on the road when im driving underestimate this car till i hit the gas then they see oh this not a regular fusion here its the SPORT!
@@whydoihave6neutrals772 u right 😂 I constantly hurt they fillings when they try to pass me I lighty tap the gas and zoom right on by then I look for there expression in the mirror 🤣🤣
I would take this over the Subaru. It makes me sad that this will be out of production when I am looking for my next car. I'm the odd ball American who hates cross overs and SUV's.
Same, but I'm the oddball white chick who hates crossovers and SUV's. My husband heard from a survey that most women's dream car is a Jeep Cherokee and I'm like, "Nah, that'll be a no from me, dog."
there will be a 2019 model fusion. but they're going to start phasing it out after 2019. but I still think it's dumb that they're getting rid of sedans.
None of their sedans were really competitive compared to the competition. The taurus was disappointing, the fusion was tired and dated, and the focus was just awful.
They’re getting rid of sedans? That’s definitely kind of strange, but not surprising. Fords non-SUV, non-truck vehicles SUCK. Not that the rest don’t suck, but their cars have been garbage for a while.
Got this car as a rental for a day and was very impressed. Very gracefully designed and is a complete sleeper. Did not expect the level of performance, handling and luxury that this car delivered. If I wasn't such a Japanese car fanboy, I would definitely consider this car as a daily driver.
At first I used to watched because I was interested in the car they reviewed. Now I watch because I'm interested in them and their point of view. Well done lads
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Zapps I would, too. However, the grey seats, door inserts, and rims make this car just as bland. It’s definitely more fun to drive, but it is still incredibly boring. Why Ford didn’t make black for the interior and wheels at least an option is beyond me. Another little pet peeve of mine is that this is the only trim that comes with a black headliner. No other trims have this as an option, which, in my opinion, looks nicer than the beige headliner and would compliment a black interior much better.
TheStraightPipes IMO Subaru used to have better exhausts - I love the quad exhausts on my WRX! Ford has been welding nice tips cheaply onto the mufflers for years. Unfortunately Subaru went with the fake integrated tips for the new Legacy, though.
5 star review again! I actually like this car, technically I'm a dad so that may be the reason. Ford should have considered a SHO version of this car with 6 speed manual minus the luxury stuff. IMHO
I agree with Jakub, I would take the Fusion too. Also, you can thank BlackBerry for the fact that SYNC 3 is more user-friendly than the previous generations of SYNC.
Which one would I take? Well, I took one. I bought a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport in March. It listed at $35,560 USD with a $7,000 rebate, and $3,000 in dealer discounts so I got it for $25,560 plus tax and tags. Mine doesnt have the cooling seats, heated steering wheel, lane assist or the same infotainment system with NAV, but it's got everything else. It's really quick for a 4 door family car, and good luck getting a Legacy for the same price. It might not be that much faster ( about a half second in the quarter mile) than a Honda Accord Touring, but it's so much torquier, so if it doesn't downshift, it still pulls really well and effortlessly. I think it's one of the best values out there. They're practically giving them away.
Is the transmission good in this car? My wife’s 2015 sho was a good car with a good strong trans but I’ve never really heard bout the fusion trans.She ran Sho to 160 k before selling and had no major issues at all .Wheel bearings a couple times and some kind of sensor. Great car.
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I bought one of these in Black, it looks great sporty and elegant, drives amazingly well and there are tons of power at any speed, it's the best sleeper ever, it has more power and torque than class similar Audis BMW's and Mercedes
When you guys brought up the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, I was ecstatic! I used to drive an 04 Grand Prix GTP Comp G (more names mean BETTER). I loved my GTP, was quick, supercharger sounded awesome, and was super stylish. Also had a HUD! Love the channel, thanks for the great content.
I'm glad you all pointed out the lag. I just recently bought one of these with 24k miles and after 8k miles of driving the lag is def noticeable, especially in the low end because of the small displacement of the V6
The first rule of Cliché Corner is don’t tell anyone where it is. I remember the first time I ever saw you guys was the Kajiji how to sell your car stuff, I’m gonna want to see the “Steering you Right” synchronized finger pointing next time I see you!
I have a loaded 2017 Sport and it's a great car - checks all the boxes for what I need/want in a daily driver. I live in the Midwest and NEED AWD with plenty of passing power. Livernois Motorsports offers a great tune for the car as well - I run the 93 octane tune and this car rips. :)
Just bought a 17 yesterday. As a person who owned a WRX, Impreza base, new model XT Forester and currently a STI, First thing I noticed was how insanely quiet the car is with the windows up. Subaru is all about the reliability and their AWD, They've taken way too long to offer standard features in their cars. I won't even get into their 20 year unchanged turbo 2.5 motor. Ford did good with this car.
Cobradaddy Subaru just doesn’t care about the WRX/STi anymore. Subaru is all about loving your community, being dog friendly, and being charitable. The WRX/STi doesn’t fit into that mold and we’re seeing that. The STi already got phased out of Europe and I wouldn’t be surprised if it leaves the US at some point soon. I really think Subaru would be doing the STi a favor by canning it. The wing just gets stupider and stupider every year with no meaningful changes to the car.
@@gunzzz4life I actually think the wing looks better than any previous years. The problem is, where's the competition? Nothing's out there pushing Subaru to do anything with their sports car lineup besides the potential buyers. They are now consumed with being the best selling brand, but they are listening to their customers more now. I feel they will do something with their sport cars within a few years. They are now bringing back the turbos in their cars and suv's. Not sure why they took it out of the Forester a few years ago just to put it back in the Legacy and Outback. Only thing I can think of was to push the Ascent as their big turbo suv. Either way they are making improvements to better the brand, more refined interiors and it'll be a very solid brand. Ford dumped their cars, Evo is no longer around, everything else is priced above the WRX/STI, they are not feeling any pressure and got lazy. Time will tell.
I owned two wrx, two mazdaspeed 3, a turbo veloster and an elantra sport, and the fusion sport is quieter, smoother, and slays all of those cars with its pinky finger.
Just bought one of these with 7K on it fully loaded. Has sort of a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on. Highway cocoon comfort with pothole negotiating softness with predictable throttle around town, but it turns into the beast on rails in the twisties. And I love the seats, suede feel, great sound system. Knowing I can smoke most other people before they know what the hell just past them is priceless ;)
I think what happened with the fusion was they designed it so well (exterior) they were like shit there is nothing we can do to update this... guess we just get rid of it.
They could've made interior updates which would've kept them around undoubtedly, although I love the interior but it is getting outdated a bit. I'll still get this over absolutely anything in its class based on style and tech alone
I’ve always been a fan of the Fusion, and with the Sport you get all the power you’ve ever desired in this car. What I just cannot understand or accept, however, are the gray seats, door inserts, and rims. Sure they’re high quality, but the color is terribly boring. Why they couldn’t have at least made black an option is beyond me.
Joshua Yates-Evans Ford has a weird thing going on with the V6 lately. At one point the V6 was available in most of their vehicles, hell it was the engine they were putting in the Sport trim. Then the eco boost came along and they decided that all other NA V6’s were either irrelevant (in light of new four cylinder engines) or undesirable (mustang anybody?). Interestingly they put a 3.7L V6 in the police explorer for a time before killing that in favor of en ecoboost model as well. I’m pretty sure they didn’t make the V6 ecoboost an option in the fusion because it would simultaneously make the Taurus SHO kinda irrelevant and would put it into the performance sedan market price and performance-wise. A market that’s openly hostile to American cars and would likely doom it to obscurity and low sales. IMO this car still sneaks into that sport sedan segment, albeit in a stealthy sleeper kind of way. The Chevy SS had a number of PR problems thanks to a lack of interest from mothership in promoting it, but ultimately it was the price that killed it since it put it out of reach of the people that might have bought it, and into the market of those that had no interest in humoring a sleeper sedan from GM. IMO Ford made the right call (even if I don’t like the decision) with the engine and it trickles down to the interior and rims: putting an exclusive interior into the car would’ve raised the price on a car that’s already a hard sell. We’re lucky they even made it at all IMO with Ford management’s new hatred for the sedan and the poor ROI this thing presumably has brought in. It was probably more of a pet project that was pitched with the notion of fostering the notion of Ford as a performance brand with sporty trim levels available on all of their vehicles. Sadly, as always, it all comes down to money. This is why we can’t have nice things, lol.
I'd buy this over the Legacy, the legacy is too boring for me. This isn't that exciting either, but it's better on the outside at least. Won't choose either over the Mazda 6 though. Just had to add that. Zoom Zoom!
I got this over the new 6 for really just one reason: interior room. The Mazda felt cramped. I live in the south, where there is no snow, so AWD is irrelevant to me. The 6's lighter curb weight makes up the difference in acceleration. Ford's Sony vs Mazda's Bose are equal, and while Ford has AA and CarPlay, I don't use them. Ford's trunk is bigger, but negligible. They're both rated for regular unleaded, but I can tell the Fusion really wants premium for its turbos. And with the discounts you can get for the Fusions now, the price is almost identical. Ford's red can't hold a candle to Mazda's though. To compensate, I got a blue one.
The 6's lighter weight does not make up for the acceleration vs the Fusion Sport. I took my Sport to ATCO dragway, and ran a 13.888 without power braking or even turning the traction control off. Just stomped on it when the light turned green. The Maxda 6 turbo can not run anything close to a 13.9.
Floyd Dellon I’m a Ford guy and would have the Fusion for what it’s worth. HOWEVER, I have nothing but respect for the Mazda brand and I agree that they’re underrated. Cars are such a personal thing that the looking solely at the numbers doesn’t always lead to satisfaction. If your argument is “I just like it” then who am I to say otherwise? Not everybody is looking for everybody else’s approval and that’s a good thing in my book.
Also, its a huge mistake by Ford to not continue this car, advance it and continue to develop it. They still sell well over 100k units a year. I believe the new CEO should put this and a couple of other cars back into availability in north America.
There's been two rumors going around about Fusions. One is that the Fusion Sedan that was unveiled in China (Puke) will make it's way back to the NA market, and the other is that the Fusion is going to come back as a wagon to compete with the Subaru Outback. It is a shame that Ford discontinued the Fusion but I also understand that move. It wouldn't have made sense to only have one sedan since the Fusion was the only sedan Ford had that was still a sales success (I don't count the Focus a success when their trans has a 80K best buy date). The Taurus made little sense when the Fusion offered as much interior space in a more attractive package.
Keep it up guys. Iv said before and I'll say again, Im rooting that your channel starts to grow faster and more people can see what a review video is supposed to look like.
I would take this over the Legacy. I think for every day driving, there would be more enjoyment out of the Fusion. More power generally equals more fun. Don't mind the look of the Legacy either, but I think the Fusion looks more sleek and has a sportier design. Great review again, like always!
I'm am looking at buying the 2017 model year sport this weekend. Managed to be able to take it home for a couple days to see if I like it. This thing is so comfortable and the perfect kind of fast that I want. Nothing brutal, but enough for me to enjoy flooring it every once in a while
Dunno about Canada, but Ford and dealerships rebated/discounted the HELL out of the 2017 Fusion Sport in the US (some as low as $27k, lower option packages). So expect to see those same sort of discounts on the 2018 soon.
Jacob and Yuri drive/ review 5- 6- 700 hp. vehicles. So I wouldn't put much validity in their "dad car" description. 325 hp. is nothing to sneeze at. And they also say it handles and rides well. Plus AWD. I'm definitely looking into one...before they're all gone. 😥
As always, great review, Straight Pipes! The Ford Fusion seems like a pretty solid entry in the Midsize sedan class. It truly is a shame that Ford is discontinuing it, though. Nevertheless, due to the Fusion soon being discontinued, you can probably get the Fusion with pretty generous rebates and incentives applied. Also, my favorite GameBoy game was Need For Speed Porsche Unleashed. From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
I have this car and love every minute of driving it. It's the perfect dad car. I had a 2016 wrx but everytime I drove it my back hurt. Wild but when you get old it happens. My 18 fusion sport has all the options and is faster then the wrx so can't complain at all... it is so fast 138 mph is where I let off and it had more. Let me know if you want a pov at this speed because it is easy with this beast.
I feel like I’m the only person that notices they put a colored piece of plastic in the connector and the port just so you know which way to put it in. If the colored part is on the bottom on the port just flip the cord over so that yours is on the top when you plug it in. However (rant incoming!), please don’t think I’m patronizing anybody by saying that as I’ve struggled with them for years and just realized at a certain point that they were going to be around for a while so I needed to figure that shit out. Im 100% on board for making everything USB-C; the lightning connector was a step in the right direction but the damn thing is fragile and tends to corrode or break (on top of being more expensive). Micro USB is the absolute worst though, even with the prongs telling you it’s oriented the right way it still fights you until it’s perfectly aligned on the same plane. The very best is when you’ve got that USB port in your center console; you know, the one that you can’t get a good look at from behind because the armrest/lid keeps you from getting a good look? Fuck that shit! Plugging that thing in on the first try is like trying to dock a new module on the goddamn international space station. IMO everything needs to be Qi or USB-C until we can come up with something new that isn’t a major pain in the ass.
Good review, but Since you guys talk about how fast the car was the whole review, you should have shown us. I would understand it if the car was new and the engine had not been broken in, but simply saying that y’all were not in the mood to “send it” is not professional.
Let me get this straight...You guys got a ford fusion sport which has been universally lauded for its performance capability relative to its segment... and not once did you show that or mention the numbers?? The sport is a kinda mid range as far as options but shines as a performer... we would never know from this video though.
Dad car for Fathers' Day ? Coincidence. Do you have to pay to charge you coolant with those plug-in things? In summertime, do people slow-charge their electric cars from those winter outlets ?
Hey guys I must congratulate you for your video quality, you guys are using decent cameras unlike DOUG DE MURO his cameras suck you should link him up with some great cameras like yours
battlehardened37 no it was 2.5 the engine wasent the problem it was all electrical i would think it was a dud but car complaints.com says alot of ppl had the same problems
I just dont understand why ford isnt making cars anymore. Most of the cars i see on the road today are fusions, focus’, fiestas, and taurus’. I have no clue how ford could not be selling enough of these to warrant stopping production.
Fusion's are actually great cars. My friend has a 14' SE loaded out with the 1.5T and it drives great. It's decently quick and it gets 26 mpg when sending it 24/7. It also handles really really well for a normal sedan.
Real quad exhaust also on the Golf R. BEAUTIFUL! The Fusion definitely looks like one of the better Meh-Car you can buy, BUT,....the Ford oval only looks good on a truck.
I inadvertently bought a Ford after a Sebring I was going to look at had a dead battery on the lot. The Ford was around the same price and I'm super happy with my purchase. I never expected to be so happy with a Ford, it's fast, it's super reliable and it's just a tough vehicle.
Considered this pretty seriously when I was replacing my 2013 GTI with a new car that was suitable to be shared with my soon-to-be-driving teenage daughter. I'd liked the 2.7L V6 in the Ford Edge and thought it might work well in the Fusion. However, compared to the Accord 2.0L Touring and the Mazda 6 Signature trim, it didn't make the cut. Strong points were AWD, which it obviously needed with that engine, and straight line performance. Also, considering that it will soon be discontinued I suspect it will be semi-collectible in a few years, much like the now dead Taurus SHO and the Chevy SS. And while the MSRP is over $40K (USD) I found I could get one for about $8K less than that. Weaknesses were MPG's (Have to feed that V6.) , interior materials, fit and finish, and handling. It's a heavy car, especially on the front end. And while it might be fine in Kansas with its long, long straight roads, I live in the Pacific NW (US version) where mountains and curves are common. The self-adjusting damping and pothole detection are trick but don't make the Fusion a sport sedan. Bottom line is that it might be a "Dad's car" but not this dad. The Honda Accord, Mazda 6 and even the Camry V6 XSE all outpointed the Fusion for me. A Subaru Legacy? Not even on the radar. So what did I do? I replaced the 2013 GTI with a 2018 GTI. Just couldn't face the prospect of not having one in the garage. P.S. Great review as usual, guys.
You could probably get a very nice deal from Ford since they are going to stop building cars, b/c... well... that's what car companies do when you can't build cars people want (see FCA). But for better value, probably the Subie. You can sell it for more later, it probably has better safety ratings, and dogs love Subarus. Question: are you holding the camera or is it on a tripod when taking panning shots of the car? It seems the wind was shaking the camera a bit. Just curious.
This is partially true. I bought a new 2017 Ford Fusion Sport in March of 2018. They can't give them away. My car had an MSRP of $35,560 USD, and I got it for $25,560 USD ( $7,000 rebate, and 3,000 in dealer reductions) plus tax and tags. At that price point it's a better value prop than the Subaru because you're getting so much more car for the money.
Sparkle Dust FCA is Dodge,Chrysler,Jeep,ram,Fiat,Alfa Romeo,and mazerati that's more than two cars and don't you ever say some stupid shit like that do your research before you come and talk to me bitch
That thing is actually somewhat fast, wonder why they didn't focus on that aspect of it. Isn't the best thing about it the power for the class/price? 325 and 380 in a 3600 lb. car? It's gotta do low 5's 0-60 and the main reason people would want to buy it. They treated this review like it was a regular Fusion.
you do not have to go to the menu to turn off the lane departure assist. there's a button right on the turn signal stick, and it shows the icon, with the arrow pointing inward. smh
Was just saying this myself... I have this car, the 2017 model. There is a physical switch to toggle it on/off. Adjusting the intensity must be done through the left screen.
Pokemon Blue was the best! Squirtle was my first starter ever, Blastoise is such a tank. Also would definitely take this over Legacy, it just looks less boring.
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I own this car. These guys are making this car seem lame. I love this car. 5.2 sec 0-60 and can be sub 5 sec with a few mods and a tune. High 12's in the 1/4 mile with mods & a tune. Not bad for a "Dad Car". This car is a great sleeper car. Has beaten lots of "muscle" cars at the track.
which mods should I look into
That Guy Eli I’m way late on this comment but what “few mods” get you to that point?
That Guy Eli thats the truth most cars i come across on the road when im driving underestimate this car till i hit the gas then they see oh this not a regular fusion here its the SPORT!
Tony Bradley imagine debadging it you’d hurt so many egos
@@whydoihave6neutrals772 u right 😂 I constantly hurt they fillings when they try to pass me I lighty tap the gas and zoom right on by then I look for there expression in the mirror 🤣🤣
The lane keep assist BUTTON that’s on the turn signal stalk was literally visible when you were complaining that it didn’t exist 😂
It even has the lane keep logo right on it! 😂🤣
There idiot's it's okay lol 😆
I have a 2019 Titanium, and immediately thought the same thing.
Yes 🤣@ 10:07
I would take this over the Subaru. It makes me sad that this will be out of production when I am looking for my next car. I'm the odd ball American who hates cross overs and SUV's.
Same, but I'm the oddball white chick who hates crossovers and SUV's. My husband heard from a survey that most women's dream car is a Jeep Cherokee and I'm like, "Nah, that'll be a no from me, dog."
I think most viewers on this channel don't care for crossovers/SUV's
Crossovers are for non car people
I'm pretty sure that the Lexus RX350 is the average soccer mom's dream car.
Dave J I agree I love sporty sedans. But I would take an RT charger because of the aftermarket support.
If your new car doesn’t have any fake carbon fiber, is it really a new car?
Hahahahahah
Ford over the Subaru- anything to get away from the dreaded CVT
@Konos44 The Crown Vic is a great car, mainly cause it's bullet proof and you can get them from Police Auctions for $500
My mom's actually got a legacy with the CVT is actually pretty quick
@@kevinwhiting8391 thats not the reason theyre griping ab the cvt, the sound and feel like shit
My Ford Fusion has CVT.
@@AarmOZ84 The Fusion never had a CVT. If you did your research, you would know that.
I have a dadmobile GrandPrix GTP. but I’m 21. And been balding since 17. Perfect.
lol
lmao !! i been balding since 20,now 23, your not alone, and i drive a fusion so just imagine how that looks!!
there will be a 2019 model fusion. but they're going to start phasing it out after 2019. but I still think it's dumb that they're getting rid of sedans.
Correct
None of their sedans were really competitive compared to the competition. The taurus was disappointing, the fusion was tired and dated, and the focus was just awful.
They’re getting rid of sedans? That’s definitely kind of strange, but not surprising. Fords non-SUV, non-truck vehicles SUCK. Not that the rest don’t suck, but their cars have been garbage for a while.
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The fusion is awesome and focus is just stunning
Got this car as a rental for a day and was very impressed. Very gracefully designed and is a complete sleeper. Did not expect the level of performance, handling and luxury that this car delivered. If I wasn't such a Japanese car fanboy, I would definitely consider this car as a daily driver.
U right, I rented it and want one
I rented a fusion and I was surprised how nice it was.
As a previous owner of Ford Fusion Titanium, I can say that Fusion is a great solid car but Ford needs to update it and they didn't. RIP Fusion.
Theyre stopping the production so.. :/
I have a 16... Can't believe no gauge cluster dash updates.
@@kckrol85 it's getting discontinued so there's no point. I own a 2017 Fusion SE and don't mind the interior
new owner to a 2016 fusion titanium... I love it other than the touch sense buttons
I’d take the Ford Fusion Sport any day over the Legacy😁
Same. The fusion is really good. The Subaru is boring.
At first I used to watched because I was interested in the car they reviewed. Now I watch because I'm interested in them and their point of view. Well done lads
That much horsepower and you didn't send it?
It seems they got the vehicle from there sponsor and prolly couldn't beat on it
I watched for the send only, not coming back.
Would you buy this over the Subaru Legacy?
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TheStraightPipes I would definitely take this over the blander legacy
I would take the Torino.
I’d pick Legacy
Zapps I would, too. However, the grey seats, door inserts, and rims make this car just as bland. It’s definitely more fun to drive, but it is still incredibly boring. Why Ford didn’t make black for the interior and wheels at least an option is beyond me. Another little pet peeve of mine is that this is the only trim that comes with a black headliner. No other trims have this as an option, which, in my opinion, looks nicer than the beige headliner and would compliment a black interior much better.
TheStraightPipes IMO Subaru used to have better exhausts - I love the quad exhausts on my WRX! Ford has been welding nice tips cheaply onto the mufflers for years. Unfortunately Subaru went with the fake integrated tips for the new Legacy, though.
5 star review again! I actually like this car, technically I'm a dad so that may be the reason. Ford should have considered a SHO version of this car with 6 speed manual minus the luxury stuff. IMHO
Why do you guys only have 200k subs? THAT’S RIDICULOUS. Hands down the most underrated automotive youtuber out there.
RUclipsrs lol definitely agree tho man
Need to get them to 1 million
Lol
These things are so underrated; I love them. It just sucks that the U.S. is no longer going to have sedans anymore 😔
There’s so much that’s been made that they won’t go away, suvs will eventually get less popular
I agree with Jakub, I would take the Fusion too. Also, you can thank BlackBerry for the fact that SYNC 3 is more user-friendly than the previous generations of SYNC.
Which one would I take?
Well, I took one. I bought a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport in March. It listed at $35,560 USD with a $7,000 rebate, and $3,000 in dealer discounts so I got it for $25,560 plus tax and tags. Mine doesnt have the cooling seats, heated steering wheel, lane assist or the same infotainment system with NAV, but it's got everything else. It's really quick for a 4 door family car, and good luck getting a Legacy for the same price.
It might not be that much faster ( about a half second in the quarter mile) than a Honda Accord Touring, but it's so much torquier, so if it doesn't downshift, it still pulls really well and effortlessly. I think it's one of the best values out there. They're practically giving them away.
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Is the transmission good in this car? My wife’s 2015 sho was a good car with a good strong trans but I’ve never really heard bout the fusion trans.She ran Sho to 160 k before selling and had no major issues at all .Wheel bearings a couple times and some kind of sensor. Great car.
The suspension does change in sport mode and with a tune can make 400hp and 480 tq on 93 octane. I have one and is very quick.
Just bought a T shirt.... not because I need another T-shirt... but because you guys are awesome.
Amazing thank you
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TheStraightPipes Well they should proof read their communications. This looks Like an auto reply email so this can be going to everyone ordering the shirt. Anyway, you guys are still awesome.
I bought one of these in Black, it looks great sporty and elegant, drives amazingly well and there are tons of power at any speed, it's the best sleeper ever, it has more power and torque than class similar Audis BMW's and Mercedes
Thank you so much for reviewing my car I love it !!!
The suspension changes when you press the S button from normal to sport. Also you can turn off lane keep assist at the end of the left turn stalk
When you guys brought up the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, I was ecstatic! I used to drive an 04 Grand Prix GTP Comp G (more names mean BETTER). I loved my GTP, was quick, supercharger sounded awesome, and was super stylish. Also had a HUD! Love the channel, thanks for the great content.
I'm glad you all pointed out the lag. I just recently bought one of these with 24k miles and after 8k miles of driving the lag is def noticeable, especially in the low end because of the small displacement of the V6
how do you like it on the highway. can you pass d?ckheads with V8 trucks hanging out in the left land?
Welcome to the turbo life. Enjoy the power.
That's the nature of turbo's. Every car or truck that had a turbo, has that lag. You can't drive them the way you would drive an NA car.
Best car review channel on youtube!
Chuck Iringtwice MUCH AGREEMENT!! 👍
Chuck Iringtwice Webmotors is better
vitor araujo/ to each their own.
The first rule of Cliché Corner is don’t tell anyone where it is. I remember the first time I ever saw you guys was the Kajiji how to sell your car stuff, I’m gonna want to see the “Steering you Right” synchronized finger pointing next time I see you!
I have a loaded 2017 Sport and it's a great car - checks all the boxes for what I need/want in a daily driver. I live in the Midwest and NEED AWD with plenty of passing power. Livernois Motorsports offers a great tune for the car as well - I run the 93 octane tune and this car rips. :)
velle71 same here! 100 on the freeway 🛣 no problem. Gets there super quick too
I just bought a 2017 Fusion Sport in 2019 and paid less then half of the cost of that car! Love this car!
Just bought a 17 yesterday. As a person who owned a WRX, Impreza base, new model XT Forester and currently a STI, First thing I noticed was how insanely quiet the car is with the windows up. Subaru is all about the reliability and their AWD, They've taken way too long to offer standard features in their cars. I won't even get into their 20 year unchanged turbo 2.5 motor. Ford did good with this car.
Cobradaddy Subaru just doesn’t care about the WRX/STi anymore. Subaru is all about loving your community, being dog friendly, and being charitable. The WRX/STi doesn’t fit into that mold and we’re seeing that. The STi already got phased out of Europe and I wouldn’t be surprised if it leaves the US at some point soon. I really think Subaru would be doing the STi a favor by canning it. The wing just gets stupider and stupider every year with no meaningful changes to the car.
@@gunzzz4life I actually think the wing looks better than any previous years. The problem is, where's the competition? Nothing's out there pushing Subaru to do anything with their sports car lineup besides the potential buyers. They are now consumed with being the best selling brand, but they are listening to their customers more now. I feel they will do something with their sport cars within a few years. They are now bringing back the turbos in their cars and suv's. Not sure why they took it out of the Forester a few years ago just to put it back in the Legacy and Outback. Only thing I can think of was to push the Ascent as their big turbo suv. Either way they are making improvements to better the brand, more refined interiors and it'll be a very solid brand. Ford dumped their cars, Evo is no longer around, everything else is priced above the WRX/STI, they are not feeling any pressure and got lazy. Time will tell.
I owned two wrx, two mazdaspeed 3, a turbo veloster and an elantra sport, and the fusion sport is quieter, smoother, and slays all of those cars with its pinky finger.
Just bought one of these with 7K on it fully loaded. Has sort of a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on. Highway cocoon comfort with pothole negotiating softness with predictable throttle around town, but it turns into the beast on rails in the twisties. And I love the seats, suede feel, great sound system. Knowing I can smoke most other people before they know what the hell just past them is priceless ;)
Bet you no one on planet earth would think that a Ford Mondeo would have more power than a Ferarri from the 80's
I think what happened with the fusion was they designed it so well (exterior) they were like shit there is nothing we can do to update this... guess we just get rid of it.
They could've made interior updates which would've kept them around undoubtedly, although I love the interior but it is getting outdated a bit. I'll still get this over absolutely anything in its class based on style and tech alone
I’ve always been a fan of the Fusion, and with the Sport you get all the power you’ve ever desired in this car. What I just cannot understand or accept, however, are the gray seats, door inserts, and rims. Sure they’re high quality, but the color is terribly boring. Why they couldn’t have at least made black an option is beyond me.
Agreed. Also, there isn't a v6 option on the platinum. The madness is....odd.
Joshua Yates-Evans Ford has a weird thing going on with the V6 lately. At one point the V6 was available in most of their vehicles, hell it was the engine they were putting in the Sport trim. Then the eco boost came along and they decided that all other NA V6’s were either irrelevant (in light of new four cylinder engines) or undesirable (mustang anybody?). Interestingly they put a 3.7L V6 in the police explorer for a time before killing that in favor of en ecoboost model as well.
I’m pretty sure they didn’t make the V6 ecoboost an option in the fusion because it would simultaneously make the Taurus SHO kinda irrelevant and would put it into the performance sedan market price and performance-wise. A market that’s openly hostile to American cars and would likely doom it to obscurity and low sales. IMO this car still sneaks into that sport sedan segment, albeit in a stealthy sleeper kind of way. The Chevy SS had a number of PR problems thanks to a lack of interest from mothership in promoting it, but ultimately it was the price that killed it since it put it out of reach of the people that might have bought it, and into the market of those that had no interest in humoring a sleeper sedan from GM.
IMO Ford made the right call (even if I don’t like the decision) with the engine and it trickles down to the interior and rims: putting an exclusive interior into the car would’ve raised the price on a car that’s already a hard sell. We’re lucky they even made it at all IMO with Ford management’s new hatred for the sedan and the poor ROI this thing presumably has brought in. It was probably more of a pet project that was pitched with the notion of fostering the notion of Ford as a performance brand with sporty trim levels available on all of their vehicles.
Sadly, as always, it all comes down to money. This is why we can’t have nice things, lol.
I'd buy this over the Legacy, the legacy is too boring for me. This isn't that exciting either, but it's better on the outside at least.
Won't choose either over the Mazda 6 though. Just had to add that. Zoom Zoom!
I got this over the new 6 for really just one reason: interior room. The Mazda felt cramped. I live in the south, where there is no snow, so AWD is irrelevant to me. The 6's lighter curb weight makes up the difference in acceleration. Ford's Sony vs Mazda's Bose are equal, and while Ford has AA and CarPlay, I don't use them. Ford's trunk is bigger, but negligible. They're both rated for regular unleaded, but I can tell the Fusion really wants premium for its turbos. And with the discounts you can get for the Fusions now, the price is almost identical.
Ford's red can't hold a candle to Mazda's though. To compensate, I got a blue one.
The 6's lighter weight does not make up for the acceleration vs the Fusion Sport. I took my Sport to ATCO dragway, and ran a 13.888 without power braking or even turning the traction control off. Just stomped on it when the light turned green. The Maxda 6 turbo can not run anything close to a 13.9.
Black v6 camry xse for me.
Idk. I'm just Mazda bias and I think it's justified. Mazda is sooo underrated because they're not as popular as some other brands.
Floyd Dellon I’m a Ford guy and would have the Fusion for what it’s worth. HOWEVER, I have nothing but respect for the Mazda brand and I agree that they’re underrated. Cars are such a personal thing that the looking solely at the numbers doesn’t always lead to satisfaction.
If your argument is “I just like it” then who am I to say otherwise? Not everybody is looking for everybody else’s approval and that’s a good thing in my book.
Also, its a huge mistake by Ford to not continue this car, advance it and continue to develop it. They still sell well over 100k units a year. I believe the new CEO should put this and a couple of other cars back into availability in north America.
There's been two rumors going around about Fusions. One is that the Fusion Sedan that was unveiled in China (Puke) will make it's way back to the NA market, and the other is that the Fusion is going to come back as a wagon to compete with the Subaru Outback. It is a shame that Ford discontinued the Fusion but I also understand that move. It wouldn't have made sense to only have one sedan since the Fusion was the only sedan Ford had that was still a sales success (I don't count the Focus a success when their trans has a 80K best buy date). The Taurus made little sense when the Fusion offered as much interior space in a more attractive package.
Oh the days before the launch control, the beards, it is a blessing to see y’all now ❤
I like how you didn’t send it, best feature of the car... thanks Yuri and Jacob
6:10 i saw that
Those damn USB ports. Every time
I posted before I read comments. I duplicated. 🤦🏼♂️
Came to comments to say the same thing. Glad I looked first. Damn U, USB.
TheStraightPipes lol
Watching in 2020 this would be a monster if they put the new explorer st drivetrain in it!
Keep it up guys. Iv said before and I'll say again, Im rooting that your channel starts to grow faster and more people can see what a review video is supposed to look like.
Thanks! Share the videos :)
This video at 8:43 might be the first time that height has come up and Jakub doesn't say "six foot one and a half". Congratulations!
FYI, it isn't turbo lag. it is the drive by wire throttle hesitation.
I would take this over the Legacy. I think for every day driving, there would be more enjoyment out of the Fusion. More power generally equals more fun. Don't mind the look of the Legacy either, but I think the Fusion looks more sleek and has a sportier design. Great review again, like always!
I'm am looking at buying the 2017 model year sport this weekend. Managed to be able to take it home for a couple days to see if I like it. This thing is so comfortable and the perfect kind of fast that I want. Nothing brutal, but enough for me to enjoy flooring it every once in a while
Dunno about Canada, but Ford and dealerships rebated/discounted the HELL out of the 2017 Fusion Sport in the US (some as low as $27k, lower option packages). So expect to see those same sort of discounts on the 2018 soon.
Jacob and Yuri drive/ review 5- 6- 700 hp. vehicles. So I wouldn't put much validity in their "dad car" description. 325 hp. is nothing to sneeze at. And they also say it handles and rides well. Plus AWD.
I'm definitely looking into one...before they're all gone. 😥
Rode in one of these the hybrid version very quick, just the back seat had no leg room and head room. Rather take this than the new accord.
Oh yes, the ol' straightpipes logo on thumbnail, lovely!
As always, great review, Straight Pipes! The Ford Fusion seems like a pretty solid entry in the Midsize sedan class. It truly is a shame that Ford is discontinuing it, though. Nevertheless, due to the Fusion soon being discontinued, you can probably get the Fusion with pretty generous rebates and incentives applied.
Also, my favorite GameBoy game was Need For Speed Porsche Unleashed.
From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
I have this car and love every minute of driving it. It's the perfect dad car. I had a 2016 wrx but everytime I drove it my back hurt. Wild but when you get old it happens. My 18 fusion sport has all the options and is faster then the wrx so can't complain at all... it is so fast 138 mph is where I let off and it had more. Let me know if you want a pov at this speed because it is easy with this beast.
6:09 struggle is real. That's why I say USB C everything.
Everyone knows the regular USB plug must be attempted to be plugged in at least 3 times
TheStraightPipes true that
I feel like I’m the only person that notices they put a colored piece of plastic in the connector and the port just so you know which way to put it in. If the colored part is on the bottom on the port just flip the cord over so that yours is on the top when you plug it in.
However (rant incoming!), please don’t think I’m patronizing anybody by saying that as I’ve struggled with them for years and just realized at a certain point that they were going to be around for a while so I needed to figure that shit out. Im 100% on board for making everything USB-C; the lightning connector was a step in the right direction but the damn thing is fragile and tends to corrode or break (on top of being more expensive). Micro USB is the absolute worst though, even with the prongs telling you it’s oriented the right way it still fights you until it’s perfectly aligned on the same plane.
The very best is when you’ve got that USB port in your center console; you know, the one that you can’t get a good look at from behind because the armrest/lid keeps you from getting a good look? Fuck that shit! Plugging that thing in on the first try is like trying to dock a new module on the goddamn international space station.
IMO everything needs to be Qi or USB-C until we can come up with something new that isn’t a major pain in the ass.
THANK YOU for reviewing this car. I have a 2018 White FFS here in Montreal. Love the car. Such great value for the performance.
Easter egg: There is a lane-keeping assist physical button! It is on the end of the turn signal stalk.
Ugh so intuitive. Not. At. All.
So many mods for this ride, you guys are underating it!!
Coldest?
Winnipeg: “..hold my maple syrup”
These fusions are the best cars Ford ever built.. Got a 2020 hybrid..
Medabots 2.
Also I will probably pick one of these up in a few years when I get bored of my Optima.
“Ohhhh this gangstee know how to use technologyyyy” i died 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good review, but Since you guys talk about how fast the car was the whole review, you should have shown us. I would understand it if the car was new and the engine had not been broken in, but simply saying that y’all were not in the mood to “send it” is not professional.
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Let me get this straight...You guys got a ford fusion sport which has been universally lauded for its performance capability relative to its segment... and not once did you show that or mention the numbers?? The sport is a kinda mid range as far as options but shines as a performer... we would never know from this video though.
Dad car for Fathers' Day ? Coincidence. Do you have to pay to charge you coolant with those plug-in things? In summertime, do people slow-charge their electric cars from those winter outlets ?
People typically use them overnight plugged into outlets from their houses. It's just a regular plug, not like the electric car 240v+ ones
Hey guys I must congratulate you for your video quality, you guys are using decent cameras unlike DOUG DE MURO his cameras suck you should link him up with some great cameras like yours
Rip Fusion
Nobody will miss it...
kyle shult i will
Rest in piss fusion my 14 was the worst car I’ve ever had in my life
@@jeffanderson7256 ya probably had the shitter 1.6t. The 2.0t is way better
battlehardened37 no it was 2.5 the engine wasent the problem it was all electrical i would think it was a dud but car complaints.com says alot of ppl had the same problems
My favorite GB game is Final Fantasy Adventure.
I just dont understand why ford isnt making cars anymore. Most of the cars i see on the road today are fusions, focus’, fiestas, and taurus’. I have no clue how ford could not be selling enough of these to warrant stopping production.
Dominic Mariani I saw a lot of them in England but not in NA
Ad for Kajiji was pretty painless, good job guys.
Thanks! Kijiji. We actually bought our own cars from there
Hey Yuri !
Hey Jacob !
Hope you have a great day !!!
Thanks man you too
You can turn off lane assist with the button on the turn signal stalk tip.
the intro , thought i was watching a ford canada commercial ;)
I would take the fusion sport.
My Focus RS has a physical button for heated steering wheel by the shifter
Fusion's are actually great cars. My friend has a 14' SE loaded out with the 1.5T and it drives great. It's decently quick and it gets 26 mpg when sending it 24/7. It also handles really really well for a normal sedan.
Good review as always. I like my new icon now. Good job 👍
Matt Wright piper
If these guys can get Ford to give them one of these to test, I should definitely give Ford a call!
Fairly pleased with my 2018 Fusion S so far, no way I'd have spent 45K on one though.
That’s because you have the base model S.. it goes S, SE, Titanium, Sport & Platinum
@@MandusahRamirez yeah i know. It had one option, the s package which added fog lights, rear spoiler, different wheels and front floor mats.
Real quad exhaust also on the Golf R. BEAUTIFUL! The Fusion definitely looks like one of the better Meh-Car you can buy, BUT,....the Ford oval only looks good on a truck.
I know it's an old vid but a 93 octane tune gets you 4.7 second 0-60
steven dobbs facts
I inadvertently bought a Ford after a Sebring I was going to look at had a dead battery on the lot. The Ford was around the same price and I'm super happy with my purchase. I never expected to be so happy with a Ford, it's fast, it's super reliable and it's just a tough vehicle.
Considered this pretty seriously when I was replacing my 2013 GTI with a new car that was suitable to be shared with my soon-to-be-driving teenage daughter. I'd liked the 2.7L V6 in the Ford Edge and thought it might work well in the Fusion. However, compared to the Accord 2.0L Touring and the Mazda 6 Signature trim, it didn't make the cut. Strong points were AWD, which it obviously needed with that engine, and straight line performance. Also, considering that it will soon be discontinued I suspect it will be semi-collectible in a few years, much like the now dead Taurus SHO and the Chevy SS. And while the MSRP is over $40K (USD) I found I could get one for about $8K less than that.
Weaknesses were MPG's (Have to feed that V6.) , interior materials, fit and finish, and handling. It's a heavy car, especially on the front end. And while it might be fine in Kansas with its long, long straight roads, I live in the Pacific NW (US version) where mountains and curves are common. The self-adjusting damping and pothole detection are trick but don't make the Fusion a sport sedan.
Bottom line is that it might be a "Dad's car" but not this dad. The Honda Accord, Mazda 6 and even the Camry V6 XSE all outpointed the Fusion for me. A Subaru Legacy? Not even on the radar. So what did I do? I replaced the 2013 GTI with a 2018 GTI. Just couldn't face the prospect of not having one in the garage.
P.S. Great review as usual, guys.
The reason why the lower grille is asymmetrical is because that’s where they put the adaptive cruise control sensor.
You guys deserve wayyyy more subscribers. Amazing reviews!
They're just presenters, not reviewers. Big difference.
What's the difference
Boris Boca They go over the entire car and tell us what they like and don't like. How is that not a review? Lol
Semantics aside, their content is fantastic. Better camera work and editing than a lot of these huge channels.
Totally agree with the quaddual, dualquad exhausts
It’s the beginning of the summer where I live
By default. It’s the the first day of summer. Everywhere. It’s even written on calendars...
Glad to see Ford is still rocking the 2009 retro roof antenna instead of a shark fin antenna like 95% of 2018 carmakers are doing.
You could probably get a very nice deal from Ford since they are going to stop building cars, b/c... well... that's what car companies do when you can't build cars people want (see FCA). But for better value, probably the Subie. You can sell it for more later, it probably has better safety ratings, and dogs love Subarus. Question: are you holding the camera or is it on a tripod when taking panning shots of the car? It seems the wind was shaking the camera a bit. Just curious.
This is partially true. I bought a new 2017 Ford Fusion Sport in March of 2018. They can't give them away. My car had an MSRP of $35,560 USD, and I got it for $25,560 USD ( $7,000 rebate, and 3,000 in dealer reductions) plus tax and tags. At that price point it's a better value prop than the Subaru because you're getting so much more car for the money.
Stephen Y actually FCA has a lot of best sellers so it's not no see FCA bitch!!!
Trenton_ A Chrysler literally makes 2 cars
Sparkle Dust FCA is Dodge,Chrysler,Jeep,ram,Fiat,Alfa Romeo,and mazerati that's more than two cars and don't you ever say some stupid shit like that do your research before you come and talk to me bitch
Sparkle Dust you have the best name ever.
I love the editing at the beginning, good work👍
Reviewing a car that's going to be discontinued..
TechKasco means they have good deals on what is considered a good car
The Fusion has a few years left before it's discontinued. It'll be on sale until the 2022 model year, so there's plenty of time to buy one.
I think they'll still make overseas, where it is called Mondeo.
VAspeed3 Really? That’s great! What about the Fiesta / Focus?
That thing is actually somewhat fast, wonder why they didn't focus on that aspect of it. Isn't the best thing about it the power for the class/price? 325 and 380 in a 3600 lb. car? It's gotta do low 5's 0-60 and the main reason people would want to buy it. They treated this review like it was a regular Fusion.
Cancyou guys review the 2019 Kia Optima?
Ford Escape with Sync 3 has a physical heated steering wheel button. There actually are not any climate functions in Sync 3, which is nice
Golf on Gameboy was awesome! Also, Tail Gater was so fun!
you do not have to go to the menu to turn off the lane departure assist. there's a button right on the turn signal stick, and it shows the icon, with the arrow pointing inward. smh
There is a fysical button for the lane keep assist. On tip of the left steering wheel stalk. How you say it 😂 Blinker stalk?
Was just saying this myself... I have this car, the 2017 model. There is a physical switch to toggle it on/off. Adjusting the intensity must be done through the left screen.
Pokemon Blue was the best! Squirtle was my first starter ever, Blastoise is such a tank. Also would definitely take this over Legacy, it just looks less boring.
The Fusion and Legacy look like they haven't been updated in 10 years. Everything about them screams rental car.
I had a Fusion Titanium as a rental car!
You should see some fusions modified too look better and perform better. They're absolutely mint.
Middle of the summer??? Summer just started, and give me a bloody gear shift lol. I love your videos :)
1:21 When youre happy a car comes in auto. Oh, how times have changed
Mikk Salla rather than coming with a CVT, of course an actual auto is better. Especially in a car that's trying to be a little sporty.
I'm getting a 2019 Ford Fusion once I start driving. I have always loved Ford's.
$45K for this?? no thanks... I'll take the Genesis G70 manual for that price!! That could be a dad car too!
Geez good point about the Genesis. I was somewhat shocked to hear$45K. Too much!
Yeah yeah yeah dad Fusion all day, looks better than the legacy, more POWER