Brian Chee’s Advice about the 2006 Ford Fusion:
Go ahead – take a ride, and decide. The Fusion is certainly a player in the sedan game, a nicely styled car that offers a decent – though whiny and slow starting – four-cylinder powertrain, a quiet and roomy cabin, and a competitive price. Where the Accord jars and pitches with its feel-the-road ride, and the Camry soothes and coddles with a ride that borders on Novocain, the Fusion finds a happy middle ground. Sadly, the transmission struggles to deliver the four-cylinder’s power consistently, and quality problems inside and outside the car may relegate the Fusion to slightly above middle of the pack when it comes to wooing customers. Initial sales results look promising, though fleet sales along with fit-and-finish issues could well catch up to the Fusion and hurt it. The bottom line is this: When you sit in a sedan and think about what you could have bought, do you think you’d be happy that you bought a Fusion?

Thom Blackett’s Advice About the 2006 Ford Fusion:
Ford’s new sedan is pleasant to look at, comfortable to ride in, and easy to drive. And it does it all for a reasonable price while returning respectable fuel economy. However, as long as a comparable Honda Accord EX sells for the same price as our as-tested SEL, I can’t see the masses flocking to put one in their driveways.

Christian Wardlaw’s Advice about the 2006 Ford Fusion:
At less than $23,000, and with dealers already discounting, the 2006 Ford Fusion’s strong points are value, comfort, and style. You get plenty of features for the money, decent gas mileage with the four-cylinder engine, a roomy interior, and stylish sheetmetal. These are exactly the characteristics that shoppers look for when choosing a middle-of-the-road midsize sedan. What’s lacking here is a strong track record for reliability. A healthy warranty – at least one that matches the coverage offered on the Mazda 6 if not the Hyundai Sonata – would provide additional peace-of-mind and drive buyers to Ford showrooms, because the Fusion is a fundamentally sound piece of work. But without cash on the hood, I would find it difficult to recommend one over competitors with proven reputations for durability. Good thing Ford dealers are dealing on the impressive new 2006 Fusion.

Ron Perry’s Advice about the 2006 Ford Fusion:
If you are a vanilla-type person, the 2006 Ford Fusion might just be the car for you. If you crave a little flavor and excitement in your life, keep shopping.