New exterior colors and interior trim combinations continue to raise the bar on design and style with the 2014 Ford Fusion.

Available inflatable rear outboard seat belts help protect rear seat occupants and the new 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine offers efficiency without sacrificing performance.

For 2014 several new color combinations are available starting with two new exterior colors, Dark Side and Sunset. The new Interior Appearance Package for Fusion Titanium includes premium leather seating surfaces and vinyl door inserts finished in Brick Red along with premium floor mats.

No matter what the climate, Fusion helps to keep things comfortable in the cabin. Titanium customers can add cooled seats for the driver and front passenger for those steamy summer days. When the temperature drops, the available heated steering wheel will keep the driver's fingers warm.

Fusion SE drivers who get the Luxury Package can now open doors and start the engine without reaching for a key thanks to Intelligent Access with push-button start.

The 1.5-liter EcoBoost features turbocharging, direct gasoline injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing. The Fusion is widely praised by customers for its outstanding driving dynamics including excellent balance between ride quality and handling, as well as exceptional steering feel. For 2014 enthusiast drivers can up the ante with an optional summer-only tire package with 19-inch alloy wheels.

Fusion offers the latest iteration of Ford's SYNC communications and entertainment system, which enables voice-activated communication through a driver's mobile phone and interaction with the car's audio system.

Interior surfaces are softer to the touch and interior and exterior gaps are minimized, while extra care has been taken to upholster or cover each edge and every surface a customer can touch.