Ford Fusion (CD338). 2006–12 (prod. 637,227 sold in US to end of 2009 calendar year). 4-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 2261, 2488 cm³ petrol, 2488 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 2967, 3496 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Basically a new-generation Ford Telstar: Mazda Atenza platform, replacing Ford Mondeo Mk III (CD132) in most of Latin America (except Argentina) and providing Ford North America with a successor to Contour. Less advanced than comparable Mondeo (CD345), but conveniently and more cheaply put together in México. Attractive design, probably best of Ford’s mid-decade US sedans. Four-wheel-drive models a bit weighty, needing good use of accelerator to get decent performance. Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln MKZ essentially the same car with better equipment. Facelift for 2010 model year shown at end of 2008, with more aggressive front end, new 2·5-litre four and hybrid, and Cyclone 3·5 V6.

Manufacturing location: Hermosillo, Sonora, México

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Fusion | Predecessors: Ford Contour Mk II, Ford Mondeo Mk III | Successor: Ford Fusion (CD391)

q.v. Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr (2006), Lincoln MKZ (CD378)