Virtual Survey Reveals Ford Fusion 2006: What
Consumers
Want & Ford Performance Parts Compliment
By Jenny McLane
The 2006 Ford Fusion is the company's first fully "digital" car.
It was completely designed, engineered and tested for manufacture
in a digital environment – using the most advanced design tools
available for precision, quality and efficiency.
Virtual shoppers now can build their own Fusions on the Web, They
have a say on g pricing options and picking colors. Filling out a
survey on what else they'd like to see on the cars, Ford is
geared to a new tool on meeting customer demand. The company is
aimed at aligning consumer demand with actual production. "We're
trying to match what our customers want with what we can deliver
them," says Dan Geist, head of marketing for the Fusion.
Fusion takes several design has a bold three-bar grille and
multi-element projector-beam headlamps and optional
charcoal-black leather interior with contrasting oatmeal-colored
seat stitching. The four-cylinder engine displaces 2.3 liters and
makes 160 horsepower, while the 3.0-liter V6 generates over 200
horsepower. A six-speed automatic is standard with the V6, while
the four-cylinder Fusion gets a five-speed either manual or
five-speed automatic to send power to the front wheels.
Fusion offers a choice of Ford's 2.3-liter Duratec 23 I-4 or
3.0-liter Duratec 30 V-6. Both models feature all-aluminum
construction, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder,
intake Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) and electronic throttle
control. It delivers smooth, spirited performance, along with
good fuel economy and emissions ratings. The four-cylinder engine
delivers 160 horsepower, and can be paired with a five-speed
manual or automatic transaxle. Also good news for the
environment, the Duratec 23 I-4 will be rated as a Partial Zero
Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) in California. It will be the Ford
brand's third PZEV application, after the Escape Hybrid and Focus
PZEV. For even more power, there's the 210-horsepower 3.0-liter
V-6, which is paired with an advanced six-speed automatic
transaxle.
The Fusion offers a functional cabin with class-leading rear
legroom and a spacious 15.8-cubic-foot trunk with flat-loading
floor. Interior options include a height-adjustable driver seat,
a tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, heated front seats with
six-way power adjustments and an in-dash six-disc CD/MP3 player.
The Fusion is designed to meet stringent new side-impact tests.
Its B-pillars are made by welding two blanks of steel end-to-end
– resulting in a stronger top of the vehicle and more flexible
bottom. This facilitates energy absorption during a crash below
the level of the occupants. The strong steel structure at the
torso level and above helps prevents intrusion into the passenger
compartment. Inside, Fusion has a long list of advanced safety
technologies to protect occupants. They include Ford's Personal
Safety System™ with dual deployment front air bags,
energy-absorbing safety belts and load-limiting retractors.
With all the attention to details that Ford gives to every
vehicles manufactured, it is only fitting that Partstrain offers
top of the line Ford Replacement Parts to match the Ford Fusion's
performance. From headlights to engine parts Partstrain has
everything covered. Parts train's online store gives you the best
value Ford car parts for its Fusion 2006. The company boasts of
an impressive array of Ford Performance Parts, Replacement Parts,
Body Parts and accessories at its online store
http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/FORD It's an extensive
and updated array of highly durable Ford parts at the most
discount price with superb customer service.
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for
research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works
full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts
suppliers in the country today.
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