Here is a good article on the new 2013 Ford Fusion, it has a radical re-design that may scare away conservative types: http://www.autos.ca/first-drives/first-drive-2013-ford-fusion/
This will mean that pretty soon, the 2012 models will be increasingly difficult to sell, people will either be scared away from Fusions by the new look or love the new look and refuse to buy the older model. Right now Ford are offering $7,000 off the 2012 Fusion SEL with AWD, and $7,500 off the Sport model (compared to $2,500 off the 2013 models). Unfortunately they are charging an outrageous 5.79% interest which puts a dent in the savings for sure. That's normal operating procedure for Ford of course, high discounts combined with high rates, it must work for their target market, they are the only company that consistently uses that approach. The customer can walk away saying "I saved over $7,000 on the vehicle"...... yes and you paid almost $5,000 in interest charges as well.
I think the new model looks great, not Kia Optima EX Luxury great but better than most out there. I'd say better than all except the Optima right now for an affordable mid sized sedan. The SE AWD looks especially appealing with an intercooled turbo 2.0L 237 HP engine.
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