2010 Fusion Information/Photo Source

[nsap]

2010 Fusion Information/Photo Source

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Engines/Info:

• 2.5L 4-Cylinder: 175 HP/172 lb.-ft. (33 MPG highway)
• 3.0L V6: 240 HP/228 lb.-ft.
• 3.5L V6: 263 HP/249 lb.-ft.

**6-speed manual transmission available on 4-cylinder
**6-Speed automatics across the entire lineup
**Hybrid models come with a CVT transmission
**AWD is only optional on V6 models

Estimated Mileage:

2.5l I4 (auto or stick) - 22/33mpg
3.0l V6 FWD - 19/28mpg
3.5l V6 FWD - 18/28mpg
3.0l V6 AWD - 18/27 mpg
3.5l V6 AWD - 17/24 mpg

Where is ECOBoost???

All 4-cylinder ECOBoost engines have been pushed back to 2011. The 3.5L ECOBoost V6 is still on for other Ford models next year.

Prices:

2010 Fusion SE FWD Rapid Spec #200A $21,270
Rapid Spec #201A $21,815
Rapid Spec #202A $22,165

2010 Fusion SEL FWD Rapid Spec #300A $24,700
Rapid Spec #301A $25,595
Rapid Spec #302A $26,495

2010 Fusion SEL AWD Rapid Spec #300A $28,160
Rapid Spec #301A $29,055
Rapid Spec #302A $29,955

2010 Fusion Sport FWD Rapid Spec #400A $26,550
Rapid Spec #401A $27,445
Rapid Spec #402A $29,545

2010 Fusion Sport AWD Rapid Spec #400A $28,400
Rapid Spec #401A $29,295
Rapid Spec #402A $31,395

2010 Fusion Hybrid Rapid Spec #500A $27,995
Rapid Spec #501A $29,590
Rapid Spec #502A $31,940

**Max price of a loaded AWD Sport is $33,000.

[nsap]

Guys this is a work in progress. I want a one-stop post for everyone to come to for simple, fact-based information on the new Fusion. It's an important car for Ford and needs to be given the proper amount of attention on our Ford forum.

[ausrutherford]

It is one amazing car! Toyota watch out!!!

[Extreme4x4]

Originally Posted by nsap

Guys this is a work in progress. I want a one-stop post for everyone to come to for simple, fact-based information on the new Fusion. It's an important car for Ford and needs to be given the proper amount of attention on our Ford forum.

Thank you.

It is nice to see unbiased info like this, in a competitors forum.

This is part of the reason why GMI, and BON, are my two favorite forums.

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by Extreme4x4

Thank you.

It is nice to see unbiased info like this, in a competitors forum.

This is part of the reason why GMI, and BON, are my two favorite forums.

What's BON for the hopelessly uninformed like myself

[460ford]

blue oval news

[ausrutherford]

Originally Posted by GMfan1111

What's BON for the hopelessly uninformed like myself

Blue oval news and its not kept up to date.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by Extreme4x4

Thank you.

It is nice to see unbiased info like this, in a competitors forum.

This is part of the reason why GMI, and BON, are my two favorite forums.

You're welcome.

If anyone can think of something to add to the post, say so!! I'll edit the original to include it.

[Higher Rhymes]

So just for the sake of asking..
Does anybody know why they retired the 'Contour' name in favor of 'Fusion'
when they were so quick to change the 'Five Hundred' back to 'Taurus?'

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by Higher Rhymes

So just for the sake of asking..
Does anybody know why they retired the 'Contour' name in favor of 'Fusion'
when they were so quick to change the 'Five Hundred' back to 'Taurus?'

At the time ford wanted as many models as possible to start with the letter F (ford freestyle, ford five hundred, ford fusion etc). unfortunately that did not generate high enough sales numbers so ford ditched that and thus thats a key reason for the name change from contour to fusion. And in the case of the 500 it was for two reasons

1. The five hundred name was not as familiar to customers as the Taurus nameplate and Ford realized that the new name was not working (in terms of sales) and decided to bring back the Taurus nameplate to try and win back customers

2. The 500 itself was a bad car that was underpowered and lacking in exterior and interior styling. When it was redesigned Ford wanted to correct all of those flaws

[91 s-10baja]

i really like the new look. Nice job ford

[blank disk]

Ford claims hybrid version to be at least 5 more mpg than a Camry hybrid at 34mpg.
So 40 mpg is probable.

Ford seems to have hit the sweet spot with performance and fuel economy.
Nobody wants to drive a moped, like the Prius.

Love that cool dashboard too.

[igor]

Estimated Mileage:

2.5l I4 (auto or stick) - 22/33mpg

3.0l V6 FWD - 19/28mpg

3.5l V6 FWD - 18/28mpg

3.0l V6 AWD - 18/27 mpg

3.5l V6 AWD - 17/24 mpg

[igor]

Originally Posted by blank disk

Ford claims hybrid version to be at least 5 more mpg than a Camry hybrid at 34mpg.
So 40 mpg is probable.

Ford seems to have hit the sweet spot with performance and fuel economy.
Nobody wants to drive a moped, like the Prius.

Love that cool dashboard too.

40mpg was the goal - I am expecting it.

from the Escape Hybrid to escape I4 comparison, I would expect the Fusion Hybrid to be at

40/35 - 42/37 mpg

(Camry Hybrids is at 33/34)
Igor

[blank disk]

I am really loving this Fusion.
I don't care that the front end is a bit brash, it is already growing on me.

I want AWD with mine.