Sporting a modified front-end structure and new option active braking technology, the all-new 2017 Fusion was recently awarded a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
On its way to achieving the coveted "plus" designation, fusion avoided collisions in track tests at both 12 mph and 25 mph, earning a score of superior for front crash prevention. Additionally, Fusion passed all five crashworthiness assessments with the highest score of "good." Fusion performed especially well in the difficult small overlap front test thanks to its new front-end structure.
“The 2017 Ford Fusion is our most advanced car yet and we’re proud to see it recognized by NHTSA and the IIHS for its safety performance too,” said Bill Strickland, chief program engineer, Ford Motor Company. “Great new features include a pedestrian detection system and hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability, as well as existing optional lane-keeping assist and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.”
The 2017 @Ford Fusion nabbed #IIHS's Top Safety Pick+ award thanks to its modified front end & autobraking system. https://t.co/dn1vywdonT
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