2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 ford fusion hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Optional leather upholstery is packaged with heated front seats. Also optional is a navigation system with voice-activation, single-CD/DVD/MP3 player (replaces six-disc), 10 GB of digital music storage and Sirius Travel Link, which includes real-time traffic, weather and other information. Powertrains and Performance: The Ford Fusion Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 156 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with an electric motor that helps bumps power output up to 191 hp. Power is sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The calling feature worked great and was seamless, but I couldn't get any of my music to play. The Fusion Hybrid's SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrument cluster really won me over. At first it looked like a lot of information coming at me all at once. However, after I checked it out for about a minute it made perfect sense. The cluster shows various aspects the vehicle's power, efficiency and speed. You can select one of four configurations highlighting the aspects that are most important to you. These menus are labeled Inform, Enlighten, Engage and Empower. Even though I had four choices, I... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It features two LCD screens separated by a traditional speedometer. The screens can be configured to show the driver a limited set of information about the hybrid system or increasingly detailed data. One of the more interesting graphical features available is an animated vine that grows more leaves as the car is driven more efficiently. The hybrid can have an optional navigation system that features Sirius Travel Link technology. In addition to traffic information, Travel Link can show local gas prices and movie times. A backup camera is also offered, and the Fusion Hybrid comes standard... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...such as adding an acoustic windshield, thicker glass, hood insulators, improving the door seals and using new carpet. The improvements are noticeable on all the Fusion versions, if you have the wherewithal to notice what you don't hear. And if you want a scary-quiet ride, hop into the hybrid that glides along a cushion of smugness worthy of its Japanese competitors. It can hit 47 mph on electric power only and drive more than 700 miles on a single tank of fuel. The hybrid uses a plethora of technology to limit fuel use, reduce emissions and capture nearly 94 percent of the energy typically... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...* The Fusion can reach 47 mph on electric power alone - provided you have the right touch on the throttle. * You don't feel the gasoline engine kick in or cut out. Cherian says that is because of the powertrain control module is calibrated to ease the transition. * Oil change intervals are expected to be at 10,000 miles because the engine does only half the work in this hybrid configuration. Ford's people are proud of the Fusion and that it has its best-in-class mileage figures despite being 200 pounds heavier and not as aerodynamic as its chief rival, the Camry Hybrid. Cherian laughed when... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It firms up a bit at higher speeds, providing direct — if not quite razor-sharp — turn-in precision. Still, I could have used less assist on the highway; pointed straight ahead at 60 or 70 mph, the wheel feels a bit too skittish. Ride quality is on the firmer side, possibly enough so to turn away some family-car buyers. The suspension sorts through bumps cleanly, with little in the way of reverberations, but expansion joints and potholes hit hard. I'd prefer softer tuning, particularly in a family sedan. The Camry and Honda Accord both ride softer; Ford's suspension tuning is closer to... |
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Flash Drive: 2010 Ford Fusion HybridSource: MSN Autos...The Fusion has a better interior than in years past. The plastics are higher quality, and the dials and controls are easy to use and understand. Immediately upon starting up the Fusion Hybrid, the graphically engaging dashboard lights up, becoming the centerpiece of the car. It is easy to learn how to drive the car efficiently, as the mpg gauge and the gas/battery usage meters assist the driver to get the most out of the vehicle. While I averaged 41 mpg in mixed driving, I hit 51 mpg on a flat commute. The car has plenty of room for four adults, and the trunk is spacious enough for a family... |
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I think too many of them are too gimmicky, not efficient enough to justify their generally higher purchase costs, and too laden with unanswered questions -- such as end-life battery disposal and assembly line-to-grave energy costs. I still have my doubts. But after a week in the oh-so-smooth, technologically transparent Fusion Hybrid, I've not only become more of a believer in hybrids, but I've also moved closer than ever to buying a hybrid automobile. The basics are all good. Exterior design, accented by an edgily sculpted, three-bar grille, is attractive. Overall fit and finish and interior... |
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