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2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport is a serious athlete in disguise (pictures)

Ford's updated 2017 Fusion is getting an understated V6 Sport model that packs a whopping 325 horsepower and even more torque, plus a ton of advanced safety tech.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
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All of Ford's refreshed 2017 Fusions get a slight nip/tuck that doesn't disrupt the car's much-lauded styling.

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The new Fusion V6 Sport model packs a twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 good for 325 horsepower.

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Model-specific changes on the V6 Sport include a decklid spoiler and twin-pipe dual exhausts.

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The Fusion's rakish greenhouse helps it be one of the best-looking sedans on the market.

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The V6 Sport gains 19-inch rubber.

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A dark-finish grille, larger air intakes and LED headlamps help distinguish the V6 Sport from last year's Fusion.

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The Fusion's rear end has been given a lift for 2017, but its lineage is obvious, and that's a good thing.

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Ford's Sync 3 infotainment should be a welcome upgrade over last year's MyFordTouch system.

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Ford has updated materials in the 2017 Fusion and made more advanced safety features available.

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A new Jaguar-style rotary knob gearshift lever frees up valuable center console real estate.

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