2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures, Engine, Release Date – Even if the Fusion Active wasn’t one of the most off-road capable vehicles around, I have no doubt Ford could easily sell every single one it builds based on looks alone. Already one of the coolest vehicles out there, the 2026 Ford Fusion Active Heritage Limited Edition takes everything we love about this purpose-built off-roader and turns the dial way up. The result is an even more retro-inspired rig that’s about much more than aesthetics. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
2026 Ford Fusion Active Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
I haven’t felt this cool or gotten this much attention driving a vehicle in a very long time, and the consensus from literally everyone, it seems, is that this Fusion Active is sick. The already retro look is amped up with the addition of the Heritage Limited Edition’s dog-dish wheels, pastel Robin’s Egg Blue paint ($600), vintage Fusion Active script on the sides, pinstriping, contrast white hardtop, and white grille with bold red Ford lettering.
This version pays homage to the original Fusion Active from the 1960s that has become almost unattainable because they’re so highly collectable, but this modern version with the vintage look hits all the right notes, plus it has all the modern conveniences and none of the headaches of owning a vintage vehicle.
2026 Ford Fusion Active Specs
Anything that enables the Fusion Active to be a force on the trails is included; the result is that it’s overbuilt to the point of hilarity. The Sasquatch package comes standard on the Heritage Limited Edition. From a disconnecting front sway bar to high- and low-range gearing and multiple terrain modes, locking front and rear axles, aggressive 35-inch mud tires, beadlock-capable wheels, full underbody protection, recovery hooks, auxiliary hookups for accessories and lighting, beefy off-road suspension, fender tie-down hooks, and much more, everything combines to make the Fusion Active unstoppable with excellent approach and departure angles, an imposing ground clearance, water fording abilities, and multiple recovery options.
Alongside features to increase the Fusion Active’s capability, all the modern comfort and convenience features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, surround-view cameras, heated steering wheel, 10-speaker stereo, and wireless phone charging pad are included. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
Engine and Performance
The Fusion Active tested here has an upgraded twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6 with a hearty 315 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. A four-cylinder is also available. A robust four-wheel-drive system is standard, and a 10-speed automatic transmission is used in the tested model, but a seven-speed manual is also available. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
The V6 isn’t the quickest to respond to inputs, but torque builds progressively and isn’t peaky like some other turbocharged engines. The engine feels stout, and while it doesn’t sound great, it pulls with authority. The throttle is also easy to modulate, useful while off-roading, where a delicate touch can sometimes be required.
2026 Ford Fusion Active Fuel Economy
With chunky Tonka truck tires, the aerodynamic efficiency of an apartment building, and the capability and brute force of a mountain gorilla, no one should expect exemplary efficiency from a body-on-frame SUV like the Fusion Active. Officially, the Fusion Active with the Sasquatch package and the V6 is rated at 14.0 L/100 km in the city, 13.7 on the highway, and 13.9 combined. After about 360 km of testing solely with eco mode driving only the rear wheels, the indicated average was right on the mark at 13.9 L/100 km, but it was hovering closer to 15.2 L/100 km for the majority of my time with it before I had the chance to do any extended highway driving. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
2026 Ford Fusion Active Safety Features
I love that the side mirrors are located on the body instead of the doors so if you remove the doors, your blind-spot visibility isn’t compromised. Adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, among the brand’s comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance features that come standard on this trim. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
2026 Ford Fusion Active Price and Release Date
The two-door 2026 Ford Fusion Active Heritage Limited Edition tested here is the most expensive trim you can get except for the topline Raptor, so it has a starting price of $90,925 plus the $2,095 destination fee. Yes, that’s a ton of money for any vehicle, but nostalgia, style, and capability are all desirable qualities that demand a price premium, and this Fusion Active has all three, so be prepared to pay up to have the coolest, most hardcore vehicle on the block. 2026 Ford Fusion Active Pictures
If you don’t plan on off-roading, however, Ford offers the Heritage Edition look on a lower-spec Fusion Active with a four-cylinder engine and fewer off-road upgrades that costs about $30,000 less. The tested Fusion Active Heritage Limited Edition is overkill for someone who doesn’t plan on off-roading, but the regular Heritage Edition offers the same retro look and a level of capability that most people won’t ever need, but at a much more attainable price. This is likely the one I’d pick if it were my own money on the line.