The Awesome New Ford Fusion For 2010
Despite the international financial crisis, Ford has already announced pricing for the entire range of Ford Fusion for 2010. Submitted to a facelift, the new Ford Fusion will look like a completely new model. The edgy grille continues Ford’s “three-bar” chrome design cue in what’s bound to be a polarizing expansion of the theme. Under its reshaped hood, the Fusion gets three powertrain options for 2010 - replacing the outgoing two motor lineups.
The 2.5-liter Fusion pumps out 175 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque with variable intake variable cam timing, new exhaust manifolds, and electronic throttle control. And, even if the exact figures have not yet been released, the company claims that efficiency is up about 10 percent over the 2009 Fusion’s 20/28 city/highway mpg. Moreover, the car has basic features like air-conditioning, power windows, mirrors, and locks, capless refueling, traction control, ABS, and 16-inch wheels. The price starts at $19,270, positioning it below the Chevrolet Malibu but above the Toyota Camry.
The next step up is a modified 3.0 liter V6 that puts out 240 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque. This SE model has the same features as the S, but it has larger 17-inch wheels, a six-speaker stereo with Sirius Satellite Radio. A new air induction system and torque-actuated variable cam timing help boost power. The new cam design uses torsion energy instead of pressurized oil to phase the camshaft, which Ford says will helps save a bit of fuel, as well as improve response time. The price of SE model is set to start at $20,545.
The $23,975 SEL model adds the Sync 2.0 as standard, the seven-color lighting system, leather seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, keyless entry, and a 3.0-liter motor. Additionally, the car has other options that include a reverse-sensing system, all-wheel-drive, GPS, and a Sony sound system. The 3.0 V6 is also E85-capable. Ford says fuel economy is up 4 to 6 percent over the 2009 model.
What’s more, the 3.0 features an extra-aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff that Ford says will also come on 2.5-liter models late in 2010.
The last, but not the least, the $25,825 Sport model has the 3.5-liter V6 as standard, 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque on tap, red-, blue, or black-accented leather, chrome trimming inside, 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust, optional AWD, optional GPS, and the option of Sony audio.
Therefore, the American Owned Ford Motor Company Vehicles are beating the Japanese in quality, safety and Fuel Mileage as the new Fusion bests the generic looking, crowded and anemic performing Prius by almost 6 MPG. The new Ford Fusion will be on sale in March – April 2010.