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2010 Ford Fusion Review
All-new mid-size sedan offers world-class fuel mileage.
2010 Fusion Review Summary & Specifications
If you want to come to an accurate assessment of just how good Detroit products are, you need look no further than the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. It is roomy and comfortable, a cutting-edge mid-sized family sedan with world-class efficiency and satisfying performance. Factoring in the $3400 after-purchase federal tax credit because it's a hybrid, the price is right, too.Ted West filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving the Fusion Hybrid through the canyons and along Pacific Coast Highway north of Santa Monica, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Ted West |
| Model Lineup | Ford Fusion S ($19,270); SE ($20,545); SEL ($23,975); Sport ($25,825); Hybrid ($27,270) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve I-4, permanent magnet electric motor |
| Engines (optional) | 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4; 240-hp 3.0-liter V6; 263-hp 3.5-liter V6; hybrid 2.5-liter inline-4 with permanent magnet electric motor |
| Transmissions (standard) | E-CVT electronically controlled continuously variable transmission |
| Transmissions (optional) | six-speed manual; six-speed automatic; electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, crash severity sensors, seatbelt pretensioners, lower anchors and tethers for children, electronic stability control with brake-actuated traction control, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | blind spot information system, rear-view camera, daytime running lamps |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19270 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Fusion Hybrid ($27,270) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control, SYNC voice-activated electronics, leather shifter/steering wheel, reverse sensing system, 8-way power driver's seat, 6-way power passenger's seat, front/rear defroster, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and compass, console w/message center, trip computer, tilt/telescope power steering, keyless entry pad, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, 110V power point, two 12V power points, 17-inch aluminum wheels, capless fuel filler, halogen headlamps |
| Destination Charge | 725 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Package 502A ($3,945) includes leather trimmed seats, heated front seats, voice-activated navigation system, Sony AM/FM/6CD/MP3 sound system with 12 speakers, 10GB Music Jukebox, Sirius Travel Link, moonroof, rearview camera, BLIS blind spot info system |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 31940 |
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| Fuel Economy | 41/36 |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.6/72.2/56.9 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/54.0/42.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/53.3/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 11.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 5.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3720 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, integrated regenerative braking |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 |
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