How much will the 2023 Ford Fusion cost?

Updated on Aug 28, 2022 · 3 min read

SUVs are more popular than ever, but not everyone wants or needs a full-size

SUV

. In comes the revived

Ford Fusion

, a crossover-style hatchback that gives drivers the functionality of an SUV with the practicality of a sedan. 

The revived Ford Fusion is going to be all-new for 2023, and Jerry, the

car ownership super app

, has compiled everything we know so far about the forthcoming release from

Ford

. 

Why Ford is bringing back the Fusion

The previous edition of the Fusion was a mid-size sedan manufactured from 2006 to 2020. In spite of equipping the fusion with a high-tech cabin and numerous powertrain options including both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Fusion just wasn’t selling. 

The latest iteration was discontinued in 2020 to make room for more SUVs and trucks in Ford’s lineup. 

According to

Car and Driver

, the new Fusion Active isn’t quite an SUV, but it has been reintroduced as a lifted station wagon to better fit in with the rest of the brand’s fleet, which is now almost entirely comprised of SUVs and trucks. 

Watch out, Subaru Outback

While the redesigned Fusion will be rivaling many cars in the midsize segment and small crossover SUVs, Ford is specifically targeting another lifted hatchback—the Subaru Outback—with this launch. 

Should the new Fusion be successful, it could also replace the

Edge

as the brand’s midsize offering. The 2022 Ford Edge has a starting price of $39,440. 

While that’s in line with competitors like the Chevy Blazer or the Honda Passport, the Edge lacks the more modern and refined feel that many new SUVs are sporting today. 

Because you’re getting an upgrade in size and features, the new Fusion Active will likely be a bit pricier than the previous version. Car and Driver estimates that pricing will start around $35,000 for the standard tier. 

If trim levels align with other Ford models, there will likely be an SEL and Titanium trim, which Car and Driver estimates at $38,000 and $41,000, respectively. 

This would still outprice the 2023 Subaru Outback, which has a starting MSRP of $29,620.

One holdover from the old Fusion that Ford will likely replicate is the numerous powertrain options. As electric cars grow in popularity and gas prices remain high, more consumers will be seeking out hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to save money on gas. 

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Holy moly, a new wagon could be coming to town. As sedans continue to decline and SUVs grow in popularity, the Ford Fusion Active could change the game. The 2023 Ford Fusion Active probably makes the Subaru Outback feel pretty nervous. 

What do we know about the 2023 Ford Fusion Active? 

The 2023 Ford Fusion Active could fill a gap in the SUV lineup. The Ford Escape is a little small for families, the larger Ford Edge needs a replacement, and the Ford Explorer doesn’t have the family-friendly vibe. 

Rumors suggest that the Fusion Active could be a mid-size family SUV that’s both rugged and safe for light adventurings, like the Subaru Outback. It even seems to have black plastic body cladding and may come with standard all-wheel drive, like the Outback. 

Spy shots show the Fusion Active heavily covered in camouflage, but we can tell that it has a wagon shape. It’s tall, long, and could be lifted. Some people think this could be the three-row Ford Escape, but the size and look seem too different. 

How much power does the Fusion Active have? 

We aren’t sure how much power the 2023 Ford Fusion Active has, but we will update you once the official figures are released. Car and Driver thinks it could have a standard hybrid powertrain, like the Ford Maverick. 

However, we hope it gets something with a little more power. The Fusion Active is taller, oner, and probably much heavier than the Maverick, so it will need extra muscle. Perhaps one of the engines from the Ford Bronco or Ford Explorer could make the cut.

The Ford Fusion Active is expected to be a global option, like the 2023 Ford Ranger. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if it got the Ranger’s upcoming hybrid engine. 

With the Subaru Outback, you get a 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine with 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque. You can upgrade to the turbocharged 2.4-liter flat four-cylinder engine for 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. 

The Outback can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 8.8 seconds with the standard engine and 7.5 seconds with the turbo engine. It can also tow up to 3,500 lbs. These targets don’t seem too difficult for Ford to beat. 

How much does the Ford Fusion Active cost? 

Rumors suggest that the Ford Fusion Active could start around $35,000, but that seems a little high. To go against rivals, the Fusion Active will need to start under $30,000. For example, the 2022 Subaru Outback starts at $27,145. 

We should learn more about the Ford Fusion Active by the end of the summer. The Fusion Active will probably feature a unibody design and could be a little beefier for off-roading compared to the Outback. 

The 2023 Ford Ranger may arrive first, but it could provide clues about what to expect for the Fusion Active. It could have an internal combustion engine before hybrid, and fully electric variants emerge. 

Do you think this new wagon can tackle the incredibly popular Subaru Outback? We hope it spices up the competition and will provide updates as new clues begin to surface.

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