2010 Ford Fusion Review

The 2010 Ford Fusion is the automaker's great hope at providing the public with a replacement for the massively successful Taurus. The 2010 Fusion is a midsized sedan that has the potential to get Ford out of the ever-growing profit hole that it has been sinking in. It is released to compete directly with the best that Honda, Chevrolet and Toyota have to offer. It's a tough, but huge market - and Ford is hoping strongly to dominate it.

One of the most noticeable features about the Ford Fusion for 2010 is the oversized, loud front grille that you will either love or hate instantly. It's very aggressively-styled and features 3 chromed slits, a low air intake region and 2 large foglamps on the sides. The new sharp and angled lines leading to the headlights create an entirely different look and feel than is presented on the current model.

Ford knows a thing or two about what auto consumers desire, and they have been sure to include an engine that is both economical for its class as well as readily able to deliver more than adequate spunky power. The base engine is a 2.5L 172hp 175 lb-ft, I4 that can propel you from 0 to 60 mph in just 9.5 seconds. This all-new engine reduces atmosphere-destroying emissions while simultaneously increasing power. Ford promises that this new engine will outperform the 4-bangers included on both the Camry and Accord - both in terms of power and efficiency.

Step up to the mid-level Ford Fusion for 2010 and opt for the 3.0L 240hp V6 that jolts you to 60 mph in only 7 seconds. Although fuel efficiency ratings have not yet been disclosed, Ford is implementing new technology that shuts off fuel delivery during deceleration stages.

Still need more power from your new 2010 Fusion? Then opt for the top-level Fusion Sport that features a 3.5L Duratec V6. While the horsepower is the same as the mid-level model, the torque generated, although not disclosed yet, will be significantly higher. Sprint time are not disclosed yet either, but Ford is saying that the Duratec V6 will fly. Both the mid and top levels of the new Fusion will be available with all wheel drive.

Concerning transmission choices, the 2010 Fusion is offered with a 6-speed manual for the 4-cylinder models, and the fuel-optimizing 6F35 6-speed automatic (with manual mode) for the entire lineup. The 6F35 is designed with a high-ratio 1st gear that enables punchy acceleration followed by smooth-shifting, seamless performance thereafter. The ability to switch to manual mode is an excellent addition for hilly terrains and for just driving the way you want to: like Tony Stewart!

Hybrid technology rules the future, and the Ford Fusion for 2010 also is available in a full hybrid version. Unlike many hybrids, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid can cruise you at speeds of up to 47 mph on electric power alone. The potential for fuel savings here is incredible! The electric motor is paired with an Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder 2.5L engine.

The new 2010 Ford Fusion promises to make a big entry onto the midsized sedan market. Toyota, Honda and Chevy beware: the Ford Fusion is soon to arrive!