With sedan sales plummeting and SUV sales soaring, Ford could combine the two vehicle sectors by reviving the Fusion nameplate for an all-new crossover-style station wagon. Unfortunately, the project was never completed. If Ford decides to move forward with this project, the Fusion Active will target the Subaru Outback. This suggests that the Fusion Active will have all-wheel drive, plastic body lining and a higher ride height. There is also a report accessible on Ford USA Cars Media Online on the 2024 Ford Fusion Sedan Exclusive that both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains will be available.

The Ford Fusion, which was discontinued after the 2020 model year, may have been reinvented as a raised station wagon to better fit the brand's portfolio of nearly all SUVs. We've only seen spy pictures, and Ford never introduced such a car in the United States.

The 2023 Ford Fusion Active is expected to cost between $35,000 to $41,000, depending on trim and options. When it goes into production, the Fusion Active will cost around $35,000. We don't know what trim levels will be offered, but we're confident they'll be consistent with other Ford models of the period.

SE$35,000 (estimated).
SEL $38,000 (est.).
Titanium costs $41,000 (estimated).

We can only guess about the Fusion Active's engine and transmission options because there are no official details yet. We can almost guarantee that all-wheel drive will be available. There are also reports that Ford will offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the wagon. These two electrical installations may be identical or comparable to the installation that powers the Escape small crossover. This requires a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors. The Fusion Active could potentially receive the Escape's 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Fusion Active's prospective interior design, passenger space and trunk volume are completely unknown. We expect it to look similar to Ford models at the time, such as the electric Mustang Mach-E crossover and mid-size Explorer SUV. These models show that the Fusion will have a fully digital gauge cluster, a vertically oriented center screen, and customizable internal storage. We also anticipate that the Fusion Active will offer a comfortable rear seat and ample cargo space to compete with the Outback.

The Ford Sync infotainment system will be available on the Fusion Active. We expect a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Likewise, built-in navigation and Wi-Fi hotspot will be among the alternatives.

Ford never specified what driver assistance technology would be available in the station wagon, but we expect automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping assist. It makes sense that the Fusion Active has Ford's BlueCruise hands-free highway driving mode as an option. Key safety elements may include:

Standard automatic emergency braking.
Standard lane departure warning with lane keep assist.
Available adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode.