Ford Fusion Active 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
With sedan sales declining and SUV purchases exploding, Ford is trying to synthesize these two vehicle segments by slapping its popular Fusion nameplate on an all-new crossover-like station wagon. While there aren’t many details about the upcoming Ford Fusion Active model, it is expected to target the Subaru Outback and Buick Encore .
SUV Fusion Active
That means the Fusion Active should feature all-wheel drive, plastic body cladding, and a raised ride height. There are also rumors that a hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain will be offered. We won’t have a full picture until Ford decides to spill the beans, but here’s what we know so far about the Fusion Active.
What’s new ?
With the Ford Fusion sedan nearing the end of its life, the company is expected to replace the recognizable nameplate with a lifted station wagon. While we expect it to be called the Fusion Active, we won’t know until Ford releases more details beyond the report and spy photos we’ve seen so far.
Engine, transmission and performance
Without official details on the engine and transmission options that will be available on the Fusion Active, we can only speculate on the possibilities. One thing we can almost guarantee: all-wheel drive will be offered. There have also been rumors that Ford will offer a hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain for the wagon. These two electrified setups could be the same or similar to the one that powers the compact Escape crossover. That means a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with two electric motors. The Fusion Active could also inherit the Escape’s gas-only 250-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic transmission. We won’t know anything about the car’s performance or how it drives until we can get behind the wheel.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Since we don’t have any information on what powertrains will be available for the Fusion Active, we have nothing to report on its fuel economy ratings. We’ll update this section once the EPA estimates are released, and we’ll eventually put those numbers to the test on our real-world highway route.
Interior, comfort and cargo
The Fusion Active’s interior design, passenger space and cargo volume are a complete mystery. We expect the styling to reflect recent Ford products like the all-electric Mustang Mach E crossover and midsize Explorer SUV . Those models suggest a fully digital instrument cluster, a vertically oriented center screen and a versatile interior. We also expect the Fusion Active to offer a comfortable rear seat and generous cargo space to compete with the Outback and Buick Encore.
Infotainment and connectivity
The latest version of Ford’s Sync infotainment system is expected to be included in the upcoming Fusion Active. We expect a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to be standard or optional. Likewise, built-in navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot will likely be on the options list. Ford also typically offers an upgraded audio system.
Safety and driver assistance functions
The Fusion a has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While Ford hasn’t said what driver-assist technology will be offered on the wagon, we expect features like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist to be included.
Price Ford Fusion Active
We can only guess at the starting price of the Ford Fusion Active. It makes sense that it will cost about the same as the Outback and Buick Encore, which currently start at around $25,000 and $29,000, respectively. While we have no idea what trim levels will fill out the lineup, we think it will be in line with other Ford models.
