2010 Ford Fusion – A Refurbished Potent Sedan

First Look

The 2010 Ford Fusion is a car which distorts the limitations between a ground-up redesign and a mid-cycle refresh. The 2010 Fusion shares its platform with previous year’s Fusion that means the car still is basically the stretched version of the first-generation Mazda 6. That said, everything else here is new and the 2010 Ford Fusion flaunts a all new interior design, exterior design, powertrains, you name it and Fusion have it.

But it’s strongly recommended that before you draw any conclusion based upon our statement that “it’s a stretched adaptation of the earlier model”, its better that you take a test drive on your own. As a matter of fact the good news here is that the all new 2010 Ford Fusion overcomes the flaws that were seen in the old Fusion, and if you think that the old version was a decent midsize sedan, cheer up, this one’s even better.

What’s New for 2010 Ford Fusion?

The 2010 Ford Fusion has undergone some severe refurbishment. The four-cylinder engine of the pervious model now has developed in displacement from 2.3 to 2.5 liters and now is capable of delivering better fuel economy and a much better power.

Some other new enhancements for the 2010 Ford Fusion includes the all new six speed transmission, instead of the five speed transmission, a all new Sport model having a 3.5-liter V6 engine, a even more brawny 3.0-liter V6 engine, invigorated interior and exterior styling and plethora of other useful additional feature content.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan that comes in four trim levels: S, SE, Sport and SEL. The standard equipments for the base S trim level includes 16-inch alloy wheels, complete power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, a trip computer, 60/40-split back seats, air-conditioning, a four-speaker stereo system with CD player and an auxiliary audio jack and a tilt-telescoping steering wheel.

The SE trim adds foglamps, 17-inch alloys, a fold-flat passenger seat, dual exhaust tips, steering wheel radio controls, a six-way power driver seat having manual lumbar and recline,  and a six-speaker stereo having satellite radio.

The equipment list for the Sport trim includes a steering setup and sport-tuned suspension, elite styling cues out and inside, 18-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, exclusive leather-trimmed seats, an eight-way power driver seat, and the Sync communications and entertainment interface.

The SEL trim for 2010 Ford Fusion comes with automatic headlights, puddle lights, heated exterior mirrors, ambient lighting, a numerical keyless entry pad, heated power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and leather upholstery.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Ford Fusion gets power by three different engines.

The base engine and standard engine on S, SE and SEL models is the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which is capable of pumping maximum power of 175 hp and maximum torque of 172 pound-feet. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is mated with a six-speed manual transmission, though there is the option of getting a six-speed automatic transmission.

Another engine option is of 3.0-liter V6 engine, it is optional on SE and SEL models, and is capable of generating maximum power of 240 hp and maximum torque of 223 lb-ft. The standard and the only transmission option here is a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Sport model of Fusion is powered by a brawny 3.5-liter V6 engine, capable of churning maximum power of 263 hp and maximum torque of 249 lb-ft.

The standard drive option for four cylinder models and Sport models is front-wheel drive, though you there is an option of all-wheel drive on the Sport and compulsory on the V6-powered SEL.

The estimated fuel economy for the four-cylinder 2010 Ford Fusion S mated with automatic transmission is an impressive 23 mpg on city and 34 mpg on highway; this comes as an average of 27 mpg. .The same for the Fusion Sport is 21mpg and for the all-wheel-drive V6 SEL is comes down to 19mpg.

Safety Equipments

The standard safety equipments for 2010 Ford Fusion includes stability control, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags and front-seat side airbags on all models.

Verdict

The 2010 Ford Fusion could be seen as Fords’ answer to all the consumer complaints with its previous midsize sedan. We won’t say that the design here is flawless, but still the all new 2010 Ford Fusion has proven the fact that serious and extensive modifications on an existing platform can develop a completely new vehicle.

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