2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Part number: CNET2010FORDFUSIONHYB
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- Combining a highly efficient hybrid power train with top-notch standard and optional cabin tech, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is both a great tech car and a great value.
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CNET editors' review
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid price range: $27,625.00
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 09/03/2009
The good: The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid manages class-leading fuel efficiency without making too many performance sacrifices. The Ford Sync technology package is top notch and the Sony premium audio system is a great-sounding system at a great value. Configurable SmartGauge instrument cluster is a good tool for learning to drive more efficiently.
The bad: Regenerative brakes take some getting used to. Fixed back seats lack a pass-through for long objects.
The bottom line: Combining a highly efficient hybrid power train with top-notch standard and optional cabin tech, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is both a great tech car and a great value.
The problem with some hybrid cars is that they're often more hybrid than they are car. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid doesn't have that problem. Even without considering the gas and electric tag team happening under its hood, the Fusion is a well-put-together vehicle with an excellent cabin tech package.
But let's be honest: you really can't deny the Fusion's flexible hybrid power train, its clever application of dashboard technology, or the oddly long time periods between visits to the pump. Consider the Fusion's low sticker price and high value, and the hybrid goes from being a good car to being a darn great car.
Flexible hybrid power train
Under the Fusion's hood is Ford's 2.5-liter Hybrid Powersplit drivetrain. Cutting through the marketing-speak, this means that there's a 156-horsepower 2.5-liter lean-burning, Atkinson cycle gasoline engine sharing motivational duties with a 106-horsepower AC electric motor. The two power sources are joined by a planetary gear set that transmits the blended torque to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and onward to the front wheels.
Differences in the power curves of the two motors mean that the system only outputs a maximum of 191 horsepower before the drivetrain loses, but that's still a fairly decent amount of power for a midsize sedan. Torque numbers for the electric engine are unpublished, but the gasoline engine outputs 136 pound-feet by itself.
The eCVT is an unassuming unit. It has no Sport mode or paddle shifters like the Honda Insight and there are no special Power or Eco modes like those of the Prius. There's simply the classic PRNDL configuration that has been the standard of automatic transmissions for the last decade. But that doesn't mean that the Fusion's power train isn't flexible; in fact with the help of the SmartGauge instrument cluster, the driver is given a tremendous amount of influence over the power delivery with only the gas pedal.
As a parallel hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid is able to run under pure-electric (EV) power, gasoline power, or a blend of the two. Around town, we noticed that as long as the road remained relatively flat (or on a downward grade) and we feathered the throttle, the Fusion was quite willing to remain in EV mode all the way up to the speed limit on most surface roads. In fact, Ford claims that the Fusion can maintain EV mode up to 47 mph, which we're sure goes a long way toward achieving its lofty fuel economy ratings. Of course, running the air conditioning, cranking the stereo, and plugging devices into the Fusion's 110-volt A/C outlet will eat into the electric top speed and range.
According to the EPA's estimates, the Fusion Hybrid should average 41 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway. In our testing, we tended to hover around the 36 mpg mark, but we're no hypermilers. Our testing covered equal parts city and highway miles with a few performance runs and high-speed freeway merges thrown in for good measure.
While we're talking about performance, it should be noted that the Fusion is no slouch. Bear in mind that the hybrid is tuned for high mpgs and not low quarter-mile times, but when you need power to merge with freeway-speed traffic, the Fusion won't let you down. Of course, you'll have to factor the eCVT's sort of sluggish downshift when you do and the combined gas and electric mills will protest your acceleration with one of the worst-sounding engine notes of all time, but you'll get where you need to be.
On the other hand, the Fusion Hybrid's handling is nothing to write home about. The combination of lugging around hefty batteries and electronics, a suspension tuned for comfort, and low rolling resistance tires results in gratuitous amounts of body roll and understeer. Of course, safe, predictable understeer isn't always a bad thing when you're just trying to get to work, so we won't punish the Fusion too badly for it. On the bright side, the Fusion's steering is light without feeling overboosted and turn-in is fairly direct, even with the body roll.
The Fusion's regenerative braking system is fairly grabby, with an initial bite that takes some getting used to. Easing the Fusion hybrid out of the CNET garage for the first time was a jerky affair; but as we became more accustomed to the brake pedal, we were able to smooth out our low-speed creep.
Even the gauges are smart
The Fusion is hiding some rather advanced tech under its hood, but its cabin technology is also quite impressive, even at the low trim level at which our tester was equipped.
The most impressive bit of tech lives directly in front of the driver's seat: the SmartGauge instrument cluster with EcoGuide. This highly flexible interface consists of two full-color LCD screens that flank a physical speedometer. Users can choose from four configurations that show as much or as little information as necessary.
Inform is the most basic configuration that simply shows fuel and battery charge levels. Enlighten adds instantaneous fuel economy and a tachometer with EV mode indicator. Engage drops the tach in favor of a power meter that displays engine and battery output power simultaneously. Finally, the most complex, Empower, displays power to wheels with an EV mode threshold overlay and an accessory power consumption gauge.
We tended to leave the SmartGauge in Empower mode, partially because we're information junkies, but also because it gave us the most information about what the hybrid power train was doing and how we could influence its behavior. The EV mode threshold overlay was particularly useful because it simply showed us what we needed to do to keep the Fusion running silently and emissions-free for as long as possible. The accessory power overlay was a subtle reminder that running the air conditioner unnecessarily or playing with the color-selectable ambient lighting was cutting into our EV range.
Regardless of what mode you choose for the SmartGauge, the system displays coolant temperature, a gear selection indicator, and a trip computer. Also available to be displayed is the EcoGuide, which is a virtual plant that indicates how green your motoring is. As your miles-per-gallon go up, the plant sprouts more leaves. Mash the throttle and the plant dies before your eyes. The EcoGuide is a neat trick, but we think it's rather gimmicky. Fortunately, it can be replaced with a more useful histogram that displays your fuel economy over the last 10, 30, or 60 minutes of driving.
Sony meets Sync
Moving on to the center stack, our Ford Fusion Hybrid was equipped with the basic six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3-playback and AM/FM/Sirius Satellite Radio. Fortunately, even the Fusion's basic stereo is a top-notch unit thanks to standard Sync by Microsoft. This voice-controlled system consists of a standard USB port that parses both portable storage devices and MP3 players (including iPods/iPhones) and standard Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and A2DP stereo audio streaming.
Plug into the USB port and Sync goes to work indexing the media stored on your portable storage device or a portable media player. When it's done (usually only after a few moments) you'll be able to call up any artist, song, album, or genre stored on the device with voice commands, such as "Sync, Play artist the Killers" or "Sync, Play genre polka." The system is quite accurate in its understanding artist names, but some extremely odd spellings and complex names proved tricky, for example "Roni Size & Reprazent."
When paired with a Bluetooth phone, Sync gives the option of downloading and indexing your address book, after which you'll be able to voice dial your friends with the same ease with which you called up your music. Pairing a Bluetooth phone also enables connected features such as 911 Assist, which automatically dials 911 in the event of an airbag deployment. Connected navigation directions and traffic also utilize the Bluetooth phone connection to download turn-by-turn directions in a manner similar to GM's OnStar turn-by-turn system. Unfortunately, we were unable to connect to the service in our tester, but we've seen it in action in other Sync-equipped vehicles.
Audio was pumped through an optional 12-speaker Sony premium audio system that included two subwoofers and a total of 390 watts of amplification. The Sony system is well balanced, with good, but not overpowering, bass response and clear mids and highs. Where the system truly stands out is its excellent stereo staging that lifts the sound up to ear level and stages the audio in front of the driver for crisper sound at all volumes. Also, if you're a fan of talk radio and podcasts, the Sony system is one of the better systems we've tested for reproduction of the human voice.
The Fusion is also available with a hard-drive-based navigation system that integrates with the Sirius connection with Sirius Travel Link for real-time traffic, weather conditions, fuel prices, and other data services. The system also adds a color touch screen and 10GB of space for storing photos and ripping CDs with the Jukebox function. We've already had a look at that system in the Fusion's twin, the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, so check out that review for more info on this system.
Safety
In addition to entertainment tech, our Fusion was equipped with some neat bits of safety tech.
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) utilizes radar detection to monitor the Fusion's blind spot (as well as up to 10 feet behind the vehicle) for moving objects. If the system detects an obstruction, an amber LED illuminates in the appropriate sideview mirror. We like that the system works at low speeds, but the tiny light is pretty easy to miss if you're not paying attention, and we'd rather see a larger array of LEDs (like those on the Audi Q5's blind spot monitoring system).
Cross traffic monitoring and rear proximity alerts utilize the same BLIS radar sensors when reversing to increase safety in parking lots. Cross traffic monitoring scans to the left and right of the Fusion when backing out of a parking spot, sounding an audible alert if a vehicle is approaching from either side. Rear proximity alerts sounds an audible beep when reversing if an obstruction is detected behind the vehicle, which increases in urgency as the distance closes. The system is even sensitive enough to pick up pedestrians.
Further increasing safety is a rearview camera that features a hidden display in the rearview mirror (on vehicles with navigation, the LCD touch screen is used). This system includes distance markers, but not trajectory lines that move with the steering wheel.
In sum
The Fusion Hybrid's class-leading fuel economy and competent road manners earned it a high performance score. Meanwhile the exceptional combination of Sync, Bluetooth, and Sony premium audio, as well as the available hard-drive-based navigation system, result in a high cabin comfort score. Like the Mercury Milan Hybrid, we found the cabin materials to be of good quality, but exterior styling to be a bit bland. The Fusion doesn't scream "HYBRID" like the Prius, but that might be a good thing.
One side effect of the Fusion's hybrid configuration that will go unnoticed by many until it's too late is that the electronics necessitate a fixed back seat, eliminating the trunk pass-through for long objects. If you absolutely need to carry skis, a bike, or a surfboard, you should probably invest in a roof rack.
Our Sterling Gray Charcoal Metallic tester starts at a base MSRP of $27,270 for the base model with recycled cloth seats, basic audio, and standard Sync and Bluetooth. Add Package 501A to get the Moon & Tune package (power moonroof, Sony premium audio) and the Driver's Vision package (BLIS, cross traffic monitoring, rearview camera with proximity sensor) for the discounted price of $1,595. Add an additional $1,190 for heated, leather-trimmed seats to reach an as-tested price of $30,780 (including $725 destination fee).
Or you could spec Package 502A to get all of that plus the hard-drive-based touch-screen navigation system for just $31,940. A similarly equipped 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid is more expensive, is less fuel efficient, and features fewer bells and whistles than the Fusion Hybrid, making the Fusion a much better deal for your $30,000.
User reviews
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The best hybrid there is!!!!!
by jgilagan on June 18, 2009
Pros: I love the design inside and out of the car, excellent balance of fuel economy 37 mpg with performance. Unlike the toy cars like the prius and civic, this is a drivers car with luxury car level features. Not even the Japanese cars have Sony stereos.
Cons: There's nothing not worth liking in this car. The style, the features, the fuel economy, the performance, the eco friendliness of the car, the Microsoft Synce system, the Sony sound system, the Navi, the leather, back up camera, lane assist, etc.
Summary: This car has everything above, plus it is an American product. I have owned Hyundai, Nissan, Lexus cars prior to buying this Ford Hybrid Fusion. According to Consumer Reports, Motor ...
Summary: This car has everything above, plus it is an American product. I have owned Hyundai, Nissan, Lexus cars prior to buying this Ford Hybrid Fusion. According to Consumer Reports, Motor Trend and Car & Driver, the new Ford cars meet or exceed Toyota and Honda in quality. If this is Ford's new M.O., they will not only be the leader in North America, but around the world. Although Obama is the new defacto CEO for GM and Chrysler, he keeps a Hybrid Escape back home in his Chicago garage. You should check it out!!
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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My highest possible recommendation after 4,500 miles
by mlpjunior on September 3, 2009
Pros: Interior on par with cars that costs $10k more. Excellent technology package, yet very user-friendly. Good acceleration for a 4-cylinder engine (let alone a hybrid), especially in the 30-70+mph range. Smooth, yet responsive ride.
Cons: --The electronic steering is a touch on the sensitive side for my liking
Summary: I live in California, so handsfree is a must. I tend to shy away from Bluetooth headsets because of the poor sound quality and the hassles of pairing, unpairing, etc. ...
Summary: I live in California, so handsfree is a must. I tend to shy away from Bluetooth headsets because of the poor sound quality and the hassles of pairing, unpairing, etc. I have to say that I have been blown away at the high quality of the sound and the elegance of the bluetooth's pairing and unpairing. When you get in the car, it automatically pairs with the device you've set as your favorite. It can remember at least half a dozen different devices, from phones to PDAs and computers, and the system allows the user to switch the connection between any of the devices at the touch of an on-screen button (on the navigation system, of course. I can't speak for the non-navi version). This doesn't sound like a big deal, but to those of us with separate phones for work and personal use, this is HUGE.
If this car had been built in America and cost consumers $3-5k more, you'd be criticizing the price. You can blame whoever you want, but I personally can't fault Ford for trying to survive where certain other American car companies have failed. More cars will be built by U.S. workers once it makes economic sense. And it won't make economic sense as long as U.S. workers remain the most protected in the world.
Don't sell yourself short by choosing the Camry Hybrid or the Altima Hybrid. Although, if your budget is tight, the cheaper Insight or Prius may be the way to go. This car is in a class of its own, in my opinion. I know that Hybrids will continue to take significant steps forward every few years, but with this car I am confident that I won't be wishing I had waited for the technology to improve.
Mileage: Contrary to EPA numbers, my best mileage is on the highway--anywhere between 42-53 mpg, my average being around 46mpg. When I have a lead foot, I still get 35mpg on the highway. For trips of more than 5 miles, I've never registered less than 30mpg.
Other useful info: For those that are planning to purchase, and don't mind doing a little negotiating, I did manage to catch a glimpse of the dealer invoice on my 502A package FFH, and the factory holdback was $932. I just wish I had seen that before I was sitting in the finance guy's office with an agreed-upon price...
Updated on Sep 23, 2009
Updated on Sep 23, 2009If this car had been built in America and cost consumers $3-5k more, you'd be criticizing the price. You can blame whoever you want, but I personally can't fault Ford for trying to survive where certain other American car companies have failed. More cars will be built by U.S. workers once it makes economic sense. And it won't make economic sense as long as U.S. workers remain the most protected in the world.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love this car...
by craigneth on September 4, 2009
Pros: Mileage, comfort, amenities.
Cons: Headroom in the back seat is just barely enough for 6 footers
Summary: We clunked our old minivan for this car - and it's our new favorite vehicle. The hybrid technology works fabulously and seamlessly. So far we're averaging 42.5MPG ...
Summary: We clunked our old minivan for this car - and it's our new favorite vehicle. The hybrid technology works fabulously and seamlessly. So far we're averaging 42.5MPG on varied terrain and a good mix of city and highway driving. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Refined for its class, with great tech and mpg
by J_D0G on September 4, 2009
Pros: High mileage (42), Interior comfort, fit, and finish
Smooth ride, Sound system, ValueCons: Exterior styling, Unresponsive handling, non-folding back seat
Summary: I am coming up on 3,500 miles in my Hybrid Fusion, and I like the car more with each mile. I have been driving conservatively, and my total mpg ...
Summary: I am coming up on 3,500 miles in my Hybrid Fusion, and I like the car more with each mile. I have been driving conservatively, and my total mpg is just over 42. Driving has become more and more about watching the mileage, and after several months it hasn't gotten old at all. My previous cars included a Z4 and a G35, and I honestly rarely miss the sporty acceleration or handling. Having said that, this car is no barn burner, and you won't be seeking out curvy country roads to enjoy the drive.
The ride is incredibly smooth, and the interior is borderline luxurious. The leather seats are a must, and the premium sound system is terrific - better than the cars mentioned above. Controls are very clear and accessible with top notch tech. The backup camera that pops up in the rear view mirror is great.
I had 6'2" and 6'3" passengers in the back seat for a 2 hour drive with no complaints, though perhaps they were preoccupied as they made use of the very handy AC plug in the back.
The fixed back seat is less than ideal; however, the passenger seat will fold all the way forward to create more space. I was actually able to place (carefully) a 6 foot stepladder in the passenger cabin without compromising my driving position, though no one else was getting in the car at that point. A normal 700c bike with the front wheel taken off fits behind the front seats easily.
I'm not a fan of the big front grill, and it has not grown on me as I had hoped it might. I've only seen one other Fusion Hybrid on the road, but standard Fusions are popping up all over. Soon this will be unique only by the subtle hybrid badges and fairly bland wheels.
Using the A/C puts a big dent in mileage - I believe more than a normal car, but that could be because I watch it so closely. (after a while its habit forming, and ending each trip with anticipation of what the trip mileage report will say is unavoidable)
At first these were selling at or close to sticker, but with a large tax credit. Now that the credits on this car have been cut down or are gone I'm not sure what the dealing is like. Even at sticker the car is still a good value.
Overall I have no regrets!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wake up and smell the coffee Toyota!
by Be-Mo on September 17, 2009
Pros: Long term average >40 MPG at 5,000 miles
Smartguage / LCD - so much wonderful info makes it a joy to drive
Sirius traffic/weather/gas prices - it WORKS!
No compromises due to the HYBRID power plant (styling and smooth, quiet, great ride, etc)Cons: Engine noise not intuitive ie. when you stomp on it instead of an immediate high rev it is delayed (the accel is immediate)
More luxury features? this may be an engineering compromise to improve the mileage in which case I would take 1-2 extra MPGSummary: I stumbed into purchasing this car after primarily looking at poor-mileage SUV's to fit my 5-person family + guests. I saw this 2010 Fusion Hybrid in the showroom and was ...
Summary: I stumbed into purchasing this car after primarily looking at poor-mileage SUV's to fit my 5-person family + guests. I saw this 2010 Fusion Hybrid in the showroom and was very impressed by the technology. A few weeks later my job situation changed requiring that I drive 500 miles a week. The 7-passenger suv with 15 -20 mpg no longer made any sense. The test drive was underwhelming. It is so hard to get good use of the EV without driving around for for 10 min or so to charge the battery. Long story short, I bought it based on the MPG rating and the incredible interior and technology (sync, nav, smartguage, bluetooth, usb, etc), hoping that I would get the EPA mileage.
It was a great gamble, within 2 weeks I was able to get 50.0 mpg on a 100-mile (mostly highway) trip. When I am stuck in Chicago traffic and everyone is frustrated, I am enjoying the fact that my mileage goes UP at these slow speeds (in EV mode). At first I thought the growing leaves was gimmicky but after 2 months with the car, I still think it is great whenever I have a lot of leaves (my max is 23 leaves - but I know I can do better!). My wife calls me obsessed. I never gave a hoot about my gas mileage before (our minivan and old suv averaged 15 mpg). Now it is a source of pride and accomplishment. With 5,000 miles on the car I am above 40 mpg. I don't "hypermile" but I use some care to keep in the EV mode when possible. I still travel the highways at 75 mph. I admit that sometimes I try to accelerate solely on electric power and I am a traffic hazard. I have mostly given that up as an inconvenience (unless I am close to my 23 leaf max). The most convenient and yet still efficient method is to get up to speed on the gas engine and then cruise on the electric motor.
Driving is fun again to me, despite my long commuting hours. "Best Hybrid Ever" per USA Today. Well, I say "Best Car Ever".
-BeMo1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fun to drive, great technology, and 40 mpg!
by WPWoodJr2 on September 6, 2009
Pros: I'm getting 40-43 mpg. The car is very quiet especially when in "stealth" electric mode. Accelerates nicely. Nav and MS Sync are great, rear view camera is wonderful! Nice fit & finish and other little touches. Really enjoying this car.
Cons: Not a luxury car but not priced like one either. Sony premium audio can sound harsh and bass heavy if you don't adjust it. Bumps in road can sometimes be rough.
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Updated on ...Summary: I've been writing about this car in my blog at http://ffh.squarespace.com for several months. Drop by and leave a comment at ffh.squarespace.com
Here's a list of Ford Fusion Hybrid discussion forums:
Updated on Sep 7, 2009
http://ffh.squarespace.com/blog/2009/4/15/ffh-forums.html1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Outstanding car; 2 months owning and love it.
by ralteredstates on September 4, 2009
Pros: MPG, Sync, Nav, Dash, fit and finish is excellent for price; perfect size for 4. Blast to drive and see if you can beat your last MPG. Steering wheel feel. Very quite ride normally.
Cons: Dash may be too distracting because of all the info. Drivers seat (leather) uncomfortable on right thigh (it may be me) Non-folding side view mirrors. Blinker noise inside cabin is obnoxious. Sub-par fit and finish in trunk.
Summary: Ford has a winner. Very fews complaints. I think the reviewer is completely wrong on the handling part of his review. The Milan hybrid does have excessive body roll but ...
Summary: Ford has a winner. Very fews complaints. I think the reviewer is completely wrong on the handling part of his review. The Milan hybrid does have excessive body roll but the Fusion is very much under control for a 4 door mid sized car. Takes corners like a sport sedan (not the best but very good). The brakes are also mis-represented by viewer. During most of the braking, the electric motor is actually slowing down the car and generating electricity for the battery. Only in the last few feet does the brake pads actually come into play to stop the car from about 3-5 miles per hour. The regen is 90% efficient. Amazing! The switch from the motor to the brake pads is felt but not objectionable. I'm sure that the passengers (not the driver) will even notice it. There is a little "stutter" if you let the car creep slightly but then you learn not to do that! Yes there is no pass through or folding rear seats. I'm surprised the reviewer didn't complain about the smaller trunk...all because of the battery that the hybrid needs. I hope car buyers are smarter than the reviewer assumes them to be and can see for themselves the trunk size, the non-folding seats and no pass through. These are nit-picking complaints compared to the tech and design that went into this car. If you want a hybrid, drive a Prius (slug), the new Lexus (overpriced, lower MPG and handles like a slug) and then the Fusion. You will be as amazed as I am. Averaging 40 MPG and getting better over time.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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THE LEATHER IS SMOOTH AS SILK JUST LIKE THE RIDE.
by GREGGDARBY on November 16, 2009
Pros: NO LAG CAUSED BY TRANSITION BETWEEN EV & GAS MODE. THE STREAMING BLUE TOOTH ALLOWS ME TO LISTEN TO LECTURES DOWNLOADED ON FROM iTUNES U ON MY iPHONE. I USE THE AUX INPUT TO CONNECT MY MAC, HAVE IT READ RESEARCH, .pdf's. .doc's, MEDICAL JOURNALS, etc.
Cons: SYNC IS A MICROSOFT PRODUCT NEED I SAY MORE?
Summary: HAVING DRIVEN MERCEDES, BMR's, VOLVO's , and HONDA's I HAVE TO SAY IT IS REALLY PRETTY QUICK AND I AM IMPRESSED WITH THE HANDLING. MY TAIL LIGHTS DON'...
Summary: HAVING DRIVEN MERCEDES, BMR's, VOLVO's , and HONDA's I HAVE TO SAY IT IS REALLY PRETTY QUICK AND I AM IMPRESSED WITH THE HANDLING. MY TAIL LIGHTS DON'T FILL UP WITH WATER LIKE THE BMW SO THEY ACTUALLY WORK AND THE BULBS DON'T BLOW ALL THE TIME. I LIKE HOW SOFT THE LEATHER IS AND HOW TIGHT EVERYTHING FITS. I THINK IT'S GREAT THAT THE DASH DISPLAY CAN BE CHANGED TO TEACH YOU HOW TO BE A GREENER DRIVER. IT WILL COMFORTABLY HAUL 5 PEOPLE AND LUGGAGE @ 80 MPH ALL DAY LONG AND STILL DELIVER 36 MPG. WHEN IT REALLY SHINES THOUGH IS IN TOWN WITH 42 MPG. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S INTERNAL PARTS ARE ALL SEATED AROUND 30K MILES SO I CAN CHANGE TO SYNTHETIC OIL AND CHECK THE MPG.
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Outstanding
by wescor1 on October 18, 2009
Pros: 42 MPG on 50 mile highway drive
smooth, quiet
no problems so far, only one oil change (10,000 miles)
Sync is great
Little maintenance required (really just oil changes)
Instrument cluster is great and easy to useCons: lag with full acceleration while eCVT downshifts
noisy on full throttle
didn't like recycled cloth seats, replaced with aftermarket leatherSummary: For someone who must drive around 25K per year, this is a great car. Very comfortable, quiet, smooth, good road manners, loaded with safety features. Have driven Mercedes and VWs ...
Summary: For someone who must drive around 25K per year, this is a great car. Very comfortable, quiet, smooth, good road manners, loaded with safety features. Have driven Mercedes and VWs for a number of years, on many aspects don't miss them and would certainly buy another FFH, as long as it remains reliable as it has been so far. Didn't like the recycled cloth seats, seemed to retain heat. In a cold climate this might have been a good thing, however opted to have aftermarket leather seats installed. Regularly gets 40-42 mpg with prolonged highway driving (some stretches are at 65-70mph), rarely see anything under 40 mpg (heavy rains and hot days seem to be lower), best drive home was 55 mpg on a 30 mile highway run (was trying to get good mileage, keeping speed under 65mph).
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Fabulous Automobile!
by seagils on September 8, 2009
Pros: 1. I'm a gadget nut and ordered the Nav package. This car is my dream come true. More "goodies" than my 2010 Lexus!
2. Rides and handles almost as nicely as my Lexus.
3. 600-700 mile cruise range.
4. Large cabin space.Cons: 1. Back seat does not fold down nor is there a pass through for long objects. This is because of hybrid batteries in trunk.
2. Trunk space is not as large as I would like, for the same reason as #1 above.Summary: There is very little compromise in choosing the Ford Fusion to acheive good gas mileage and reduced emissions. It is extremely comfortable, full of electronic "goodies", has a nice appearance, ...
Summary: There is very little compromise in choosing the Ford Fusion to acheive good gas mileage and reduced emissions. It is extremely comfortable, full of electronic "goodies", has a nice appearance, and at a little over $30,000 is a bargain, in my opinion.
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