It took a while, but the rivals of the 2018 Ford Fusion are finally catching on that eye-catching style sells. But while its midsize competitors have fought to catch up, the Blue Oval’s example has forged ahead. Fresh off its mid-cycle refresh last year, the Fusion offers a broad assortment of powertrains, features, and value that’s more than worth the look.
Along with the thorough refresh bestowed on the 2018 Ford F-150, it’s also received some impressive upgrades to its engine lineup. Among these are the forthcoming turbodiesel, and best-in-class towing from the twin-turbo V6. But the F-150 hasn’t cut its teeth on raw muscle. The intelligent innovation that birthed it also makes it easier to own work.
Shopping for a midsize crossover, yet don’t need the three rows the Explorer has on tap? Don’t fret, because Ford has another winning prospect in the 2017 Edge. Seating five in its spacious, well-appointed cabin, the middle child of the Blue Oval’s CUV range offers three engines, class-leading cargo volume, and an arsenal of safety and convenience gear that will check all the right boxes.
Among the many enhancements to the 2018 Ford Mustang GT are new features on its optional equipment roster. Not only as the Blue Oval reworked the nose and headlights, and the Coyote V8—which now puts out 460 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque—but packages and stand-alone features that bolster its abilities even further.
Given the variety of midsize SUVs on the market, it can be difficult to find one that offers value on every level—not to mention a winning dose of “something extra.” That’s a claim that the 2017 Ford Explorer can make. Formidable in looks, and backed by plenty of capability, every trim offers something useful alongside boundless premium flair. This includes the XLT—one of the more popular trims.
While the Ford F-150 as we know it debuted in 1948, the history of the Blue Oval’s pickups go back even further. The first pickup made by the Dearborn automaker hit the market in July 1917—one hundred years ago, last month. Since then, a philosophy of constant innovation have kept them a top-pick for truck owners, with the current F-150 boasting 40 years of dominance.
Once you get past the intimidating looks and specs of the all-new 2017 Ford Raptor, you’ll find there’s not much that this truck can’t do. While purists may point to a twin-turbo V6 instead of a V8 being a detracting factor, the 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque make it substantially more powerful than the truck it replaces. Besides—it can fly.
Sometimes, drivers prefer to stick to mainstream sedans rather than pay out of the nose for a luxury option, which is why top-shelf trims like the 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum exist. Building on the comfort and reliability of the impressive midsizer, the Blue Oval has made this stand-out car even more outstanding with premium appointments galore.
If you’ve been considering going for the 2018 Ford Focus RS, you might want to make your decision soon. Only 1,000 units will be coming to America, and the order books fill up fast. Pair that with the new standard features the hot hatch will be getting in its swan-song model year, and you’ll find it’s more tempting than ever.
As of our writing, the Ford F-150 holds the best-in-class titles for towing, torque, and payload among half-ton pickups. But they’re not done raising the bar. The 2018 pickup is on its way, and it will come with an efficient and powerful turbodiesel V6, along with upgrades to every other powertrain.
