# Sporty Family Cars The Ford Fusion Sport Blends Sport and Family-Focused Features By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-fusion References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/2017-ford-fusion-sport-2-7l-ecoboost-v6-is-impressive-2016-06-09/) & [nseavoice](http://nseavoice.com/cars/2017-ford-fusion-sport-can-kill-honda-accord-touring-920010097.html) The brand new 2017 [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-sport-heritage-edition) Fusion Sport is a beautifully designed all-American vehicle that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to enjoy the features of a regular four-door family-centric vehicle in a package that also happens to offer plenty of power and enough performance to keep your need for speed satisfied. This particular iteration of the Ford Fusion comes equipped with a 2.7-liter twin turbo [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-z) engine that is capable of pumping out as much as 325 horsepower's worth of juice in addition to a more than healthy 350 pounds-feet of torque. This combination of power and torque ensures that the vehicle can sprint along at speed but also maintains a good amount of balance whilst offering improved handling. This Ford Fusion proves that [family vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv) can take on a sporty appearance as well as impressive performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sporty Family Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sporty family cars that combine performance and practicality. - **Powerful Yet Efficient Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create engines that offer high horsepower and torque while maintaining fuel efficiency. - **Balanced Handling and Performance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vehicles with balanced handling to enhance both sporty performance and family-friendly driving. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new designs and technologies to cater to the growing demand for sporty family cars. - **Automotive Engine Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced engine technologies to optimize power output and fuel efficiency. - **Automotive Performance and Handling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new suspension and handling systems to improve the driving experience of sporty family cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty 60s-Style SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-sport-heritage-edition.md) - [Hardcore Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-raptor.md) - [Agile Sports-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-range-rover-sport.md) - [Sculpted Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-allelectric-explorer.md) - [Efficient Tech-Packed Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-f150.md) - [Style-Conscious PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime.md) - [Sunset-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-bronco-sport-free-wheeling-edition.md) - [Sporty Fuel-Efficient SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid.md) - [Expertly Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-ford-bronco-velociraptor.md)