Thanks to the three responses on towing a Fusion, especially Habert who has a Fusion Toad. Since I posed the question I had a poor experience with a Fusion and the Dealer/Seller so bought a 2014 CRV. The ride and feel of a Fusion is good, I was a little concerned with what I believe is a lower than normal frontal height and the hookups with a Blue Ox system.
Otherwise I will get used to the truck type feeling of my CRV.
Thanks to all. Ben