Ford’s upgraded Fusion sedan has achieved Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The previous generation had actually gotten an ‘acceptable’ rating in the small-overlap test. Intrusion reached 6 inches and the dummy’s head “barely contacted the front airbag” prior to sliding off.
Engineers prospered in redesigning the front end to much better deal with the small-overlap effect. The 2017 model saw intrusion of just 2 inches, while the air bags and security belt worked well to control dummy motion.
Ford’s automatic emergency braking system likewise got a much better rating for the 2017 model year. It now brings a ‘superior’ classification, completely preventing collisions at 12 mph and 25 miles per hour.
Other midsize sedans to win a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award consist of the 2016 Honda Accord, Chrysler 200 Nissan Altima, Mazda6, Subaru Legacy, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius v, Volkswagen Passat, and the Volkswagen Jetta.
