Remember when twin tail pipes on this Mondeo made us think a sportier version, possibly an ST, was on the way? Well, news from Detroit reveals that wasn’t far from the truth.

Overnight Ford announced it will roll out an all-wheel drive version Fusion (as the Mondeo is known in the states) with a twin-turbocharged V6 as part of the model’s renewed 2017 line-up.

Called the Fusion V6 Sport, it doesn’t carry the ‘ST’ badge we predicted, but it does ready some decent performance goodies.

2017 Ford focus sport rear

The twin-turbo engine will be paired to a tuned six-speed automatic transmission before its all-wheel drive system will channel the power to the ground.

Surprisingly adaptive dampers have been specified for the Fusion V6 Sport. They’re the kind that continuously adjusts their firmness according to conditions. And they’re apparently so adaptive they’ll be able to sense potholes and soften the shocks to suit.

2017 ford focus sport interior

The V6 Sport also wears a new exterior design which will be introduced by the 2017 Fusion range’s facelift.

2017 ford focus sport front

Meanwhile, V6 Sport’s will distinguish themselves with charcoal 19s and a dual twin-tailpipe arrangement.

2017 ford focus sport rear

But it is currently not known whether our Spanish-built Mondeo will welcome the twin-turbo V6 all-wheel drive specifiction.