New Ford Fusion Crossover
Evos is expected to be the name of the newcomer based on multiple trademark filings, and the latest spy shots reveal quite a tall roofline compared to the intermediate sedan it replaces. Pictured cold-weather testing in the United States of America, the prototype is camouflaged from head to toe, although many components appear to be ready for production.
The LED daytime running lights are matched with LED taillights, roof rails, a two-piece panoramic sunroof with a power-operated front panel, and red brake calipers are featured, along with a shark-fin antenna and high ground clearance. Don’t be fooled by the camouflage on the rear end and window because the Evos features a coupe-style rake based on previous photos.
Like the Bronco Sport, Escape, and Focus, the replacement for the Fusion and Euro-spec Mondeo will ride on what Ford calls the C2. A modular platform developed for transverse applications, the scalable architecture will be utilized by the Maverick unibody pickup truck as well.
An eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard in the Evos, but knowing the Ford Motor Company, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive will be optionally available. Marketed as iAWS by the Dearborn-based automaker, this AWD system improves handling and traction by monitoring the wheel speed, rate of acceleration, throttle pedal position, and steering wheel angle.
In terms of engine choices, I’m afraid that Ford will offer a three-cylinder turbo as standard. The 1.5-liter EcoBoost develops 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet (258 Nm) of torque, representing slightly better figures than the 2.5-liter i-VCT in the Fusion. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost would be my guess for the only alternative; the four-cylinder turbo that offers 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet (373 Nm) of torque in the Bronco Sport.
Ford made news in 2018, saying that it will stop making most of its passenger cars —but one that will remain recognizable during its crossover transformation is the Fusion, according to Car. Ford Evos revealed as a weird crossover wagon of sorts. For a while now, we've heard about a high-riding wagon sort of car to replace the Fusion sedan in North America, but this ain't it.
© Motor1.com Fusion Active Image Leaked
The cabin will be polarizing, that's for sure.
Ford may have officially killed the Fusion in the United States last summer in favor of more profitable SUVs and crossovers, but that doesn't mean that it's the end of the line for the Fusion nameplate.
In fact, reports of a rugged, crossover version of the Fusion, allegedly named Fusion Active, have emerged as early as 2018, and this is probably our first look of the actual vehicle – albeit still wrapped in swirly camouflage. These alleged leaked images are from cochespias on Instagram, showing the Fusion Active before you're supposed to.
As seen on the leaked images above, the Fusion Active carries the familiar Blue Oval fascia but with a bit of heft. The concealment failed to hide the narrow headlights, though most of the details aren't discernable.
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Ford Fusion Crossover
Browse through the other images on the post above and you'll see the crossover from other angles. As the Ford Fusion Active is reportedly pegged to become a Subaru Outback rival, the rear images show its lifted wagon nature. After all, the Outback is practically a lifted Legacy wagon, so we're pretty much seeing the same pattern here.
Long Live The Ford Fusion?
Fortunately, the set of leaked images above include a shot of the Fusion Active's cabin. This is where it gets interesting as the photo shows a massive horizontal screen that spans across the fascia. While this isn’t exactly new in the automotive industry, we figured that it will be a talking point among enthusiasts and future buyers alike.
2021 Ford Fusion Wagon
We'll more likely witness the official unveiling of the Fusion Active crossover within next year. Info is still scarce at this point, but we won't be surprised if the lifted wagon will carry a hybrid powertrain or even a different name for the U.S. and European markets.
Ford Mondeo Fusion Crossover
Source: CocheSpias (Instagram)