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Ford Fusion Handling Pros and Cons

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04/20/15	2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Though to far less an extent than in the past, handling remains among the reasons not to buy a Toyota Camry Hybrid. At least with the SE, the 2015's steering feels much tighter on center and much firmer off-center. But this newfound firmness feels artificially stiff. The Fusion's steering, though... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
12/15/14 5 comments	2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh With well-controlled body motions and light yet precise steering, the Accord Hybrid easily out-handles the Camry Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid poses more of a challenge. The Ford feels more taut and composed, while the Honda feels lighter, even delicate (in the positive, opposite of "heavy-handed" sense of... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
06/30/14 8 comments	2015 Hyundai Sonata Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh No aspect of the new Sonata received more attention from Hyundai's engineers than handling. Body rigidity has been increased by 41 percent through luxury-car levels of structural adhesives and high-strength steel. The front suspension has been revised and the rear suspension has been totally redesigned. The standard steering system has... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Fusion
05/26/14 8 comments	2015 Chrysler 200 Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Given the cars' similar suspension tuning, both the Chrysler 200 and the Ford Fusion also lead the midsize sedan class in handling. Unless you want a midsize sedan that feels light and lively--then the Mazda6 tops them both. The 200 changes directions like the heavy car it is. (Granted, if... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
01/02/14	This time Ford got it right. 2012 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member5687 This is a great handling car better than my 2007 Saab 9-3 that Car & Driver said was possibly the best handling front wheel drive car ever.
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10/07/13	2014 Mazda6 Sport Review (manual transmission) Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Earlier I wondered whether I might come to better appreciate the new Mazda6's handling with more time in the seat. Well, after a week with the car my impression's were much the same as earlier: Compared to the Fusion, the Mazda6 feels much lighter and smaller. This is... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
03/19/13 2 comments	2013 Kia Optima SXL Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Kia Optima SXL's stiff suspension and quick steering do make it much more fun to toss through curves than the average midsize sedan. Though dimensionally within an inch of the Ford Fusion and only about 140 pounds lighter, the Optima feels significantly smaller and lighter. Credit a more open... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
02/14/13	One Beautiful Well Made Car 2013 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member5679 Handing is very sporty for a car that is supposed to be a family sedan. The ride is smooth & controlled and very quiet at all speeds. I look forward to driving the car as much as possible.
02/10/13	2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh As a clean sheet "SKYACTIV" car, the 2014 Mazda6 should deliver agile, engaging handling. It does readily out-handle competitors--except for the Ford, where the outcome is mixed. Compared to the Fusion, the Mazda6 feels much lighter and smaller. This is partly because it is a couple hundred pounds lighter, but also... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
02/05/13 2 comments	2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Turbo Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Malibu turbo's steering and handling didn't make me wish for a mountain road, but in suburban driving they simply "felt right." Their weighting and feedback made hustling the Malibu a more intuitive and thoroughly satisfying exercise than it is with most midsize sedans. Given my disappointment with the Eco's... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
11/13/12	Love my Fusion! 2011 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member5563 Overall cornering of the vehicle is more what you would expect from the MKS or Milan. It's not extremely composed as you'd expect from a car similar to this, or even you'd expect from driving this car on a normal basis. I do understand that the handling is limited to...

11/08/12 2 comments	2013 Honda Accord EX-L Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The new Accord handles curves with precision and stability. But even the slightly firmer Sport isn't damped as tightly as a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry SE. Light steering provides virtually no feedback. The same can be said of most competitors, which generally don't handle as well as the new... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
10/17/12	2013 Fusion Hybrid is way better than Camry 2013 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons REDACTED The Electric Power Steering in the Fusion is also far better than the Camry Hybrid. The steering in the Fusion has a good on-center feel and gives good feedback. The Fusion handles much better through the corners with less body roll. The Camry's steering is very numb. It was hard... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Toyota Camry
10/05/12	2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Tossed into a curve, the Altima handles with moderate lean, minimal plow, and good composure. But with the 2.5 the Nissan's chassis can't approach its potential because economy-oriented tires prematurely lapse into a noisy slide. The grippier tires standard with the V6 should at least be offered with the four--though... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion
09/19/12	2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The new Fusion does so much so well that ranking its top five strengths isn’t easy. I've opted to start with handling, as it’s the area where competitors fall short. Most don’t handle badly. They’re just boring. The new Fusion, in contrast, actually comes alive when hustled. Its steering, though... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Passat
11/09/11	2011 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons A member in Maine, United States Superior to Prius and other hybrids.
10/10/11	2011 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member5336 The steering was much more positive and handling felt sportier.
09/29/11	2010 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member5170 predictable, good feedback during a turn.
07/01/11	2010 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member3858 Tight european like
02/03/11	2010 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member3956
11/20/10	2007 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member4548
08/16/10	2008 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member66 The car handles confidently and capably, and feels much smaller on twisty roads than it actually is.
08/02/10	2010 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member4635 After a year of ownership, the handling continues to impress. The car tracks well through corners with little body roll.
05/19/10	2010 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member4426 The all-wheel drive instills a lot of confidence on challenging slippery roads.
04/17/10	2007 Ford Fusion Pros and Cons Member4277 It is very well balanced especially given its front weight bias. It turns in on queue, stays pretty flat even at higher turning rates. The damping is just right and there is very little nose dive in hard braking.