The G-wagen also gets into step with the latest generation of Mercedes's infotainment and Internet systems, as well as safety tech such as (optional) adaptive cruise control, parking assist and blind-spot assist.

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Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Brake Assist, available Blind Spot Monitoring, available Automatic High Beam Assist and an available Surround Camera System are all on the menu.

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Ford's outfitted the Fusion Energi with a dizzying array of driver-assist tech, including a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, driver alert system, active park assist, rear camera, blind-spot indicator system with cross-traffic alert and pull-drift compensation (phew).

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