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Every adolescent who successfully manages the transition to adulthood is, at some point, faced with a version of the same choice: Is it better to be a polymath or a specialist? To have a liberal-arts education or a deep understanding of the mating habits of the Eastern tent caterpillar? If the Ford Fusion were a college student, it would graduate in eight years with two majors and three unfinished minors. It’s available with six engines; two can be equipped with all-wheel drive, two are hybrids, and one makes 325 horsepower. Then there are the five trim levels, covering the range from bare bones to near luxury. And of course, there are its segment-defining good looks. There’s none of the focused excellence that we enjoy from competitors such as the Honda Accord, the Chevrolet Volt, and the Mazda 6. Many buyers will be happy with this Renaissance car. Many buyers will be happy with this Renaissance car, but we can’t help but think that they might be happier in something else. READ MORE ››
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