2009 Ford Fusion will be launched in the Middle East in September, the American car maker has announced. Fusion will be Ford's second car in the highly competitive mid size family car segment following the Mondeo.

Ford currently pitches its European Mondeo against the likes of Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in the mid-size segment, the addition of Fusion to the Ford passenger car line-up will add to providing a choice to buyers looking for an executive/family car.

The Fusion will be powered by Ford's 2.3-litre Duratec 23 I-4 featuring an all-aluminum construction, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, intake Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) and electronic throttle control. The four-cylinder engine delivers 160 horsepower, and is available with a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.