Comments on: Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dangerous1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427284 Dangerous1 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:26:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427284 I think Ford has a winner here. Affordable, attractive and great mileage for when gasoline settles back to $2.75 a gallon. Ford's quality has improved considerably so good luck Ford! If the banks use their bailout money like they're supposed to (issuing loans to people) then profitability will return. I think Ford has a winner here. Affordable, attractive and great mileage for when gasoline settles back to $2.75 a gallon. Ford’s quality has improved considerably so good luck Ford! If the banks use their bailout money like they’re supposed to (issuing loans to people) then profitability will return.

]]> By: Sabon http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427221 Sabon Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:42:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427221 "Sure, the Toyota Prius is a hot seller, but it’s an emotionally charged vehicle (no pun intended) that forces some sacrifices as a daily driver. The Fusion Hybrid, however, is a no-comprimises, high-efficiency sedan that looks and feels just like its gas-only brothers." Uh, I own both a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.7 liter V8 and a 2007 Prius Hybrid. Sure the Prius doesn't have the power of a V8 but exactly what did his statement mean? The Fusion isn't going to act like it has a V8 either and I drive very normally when I drive my Prius and get 48 mpg on average since Dec 2006. Is his thing that the Fusion will beat a Prius in a drag race? Is that what this is about? How lame! I didn't buy my Prius to race and everyone that has gotten in my Prius and taken a ride or driven it is surprised at how well it performs. “Sure, the Toyota Prius is a hot seller, but it’s an emotionally charged vehicle (no pun intended) that forces some sacrifices as a daily driver. The Fusion Hybrid, however, is a no-comprimises, high-efficiency sedan that looks and feels just like its gas-only brothers.”

Uh, I own both a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.7 liter V8 and a 2007 Prius Hybrid.

Sure the Prius doesn’t have the power of a V8 but exactly what did his statement mean? The Fusion isn’t going to act like it has a V8 either and I drive very normally when I drive my Prius and get 48 mpg on average since Dec 2006.

Is his thing that the Fusion will beat a Prius in a drag race? Is that what this is about? How lame!

I didn’t buy my Prius to race and everyone that has gotten in my Prius and taken a ride or driven it is surprised at how well it performs.

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427212 Borat Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:01:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427212 "And Ford Motors, by God, Ford Motors is working on a brand new car called the Fusion. It's a hybrid and runs on a combination of gas and bailout money. - David Letterman “And Ford Motors, by God, Ford Motors is working on a brand new car called the Fusion. It’s a hybrid and runs on a combination of gas and bailout money. – David Letterman

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427162 Bankruptcy2009 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:42:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427162 It is essentially the same car platform. And as the say if it ain't broke don't fix it. It makes no sense to redo the frame just to change it. I should say platform since everything today is Unibody Construction. sj79 Ford has demonstrated in the past of producing more than 400,000 units a year with the Taurus when it was number one. ok But I would say any new model coming out the first year won't be its highest in terms of productive capacity, because the market must see for itself whether this is a keeper or not. I think the 41 City /36 Hwy MPG is an excellent selling point. The Fusion was a very good car when it came out. I drove one with the 6 speed transmission and its nice. I will get a close up of this car either at the Chicago or Milwaukee Autoshow next month if I get a day off to be there It is essentially the same car platform. And as the say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It makes no sense to redo the frame just to change it. I should say platform since everything today is Unibody Construction.
sj79 Ford has demonstrated in the past of producing more than 400,000 units a year with the Taurus when it was number one. ok But I would say any new model coming out the first year won’t be its highest in terms of productive capacity, because the market must see for itself whether this is a keeper or not.

I think the 41 City /36 Hwy MPG is an excellent selling point. The Fusion was a very good car when it came out. I drove one with the 6 speed transmission and its nice.
I will get a close up of this car either at the Chicago or Milwaukee Autoshow next month if I get a day off to be there

]]> By: Napaj50 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427149 Napaj50 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:29:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427149 Looks like a beautiful fuel efficient machine...wish I could have waited until the Spring to replace my 2006 Freestyle which delivered 21-22 mpg combined fuel economy. Looks like Alan Mulally is leading Ford into the 21st century. Looks like a beautiful fuel efficient machine…wish I could have waited until the Spring to replace my 2006 Freestyle which delivered 21-22 mpg combined fuel economy. Looks like Alan Mulally is leading Ford into the 21st century.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427113 Andrew Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:09:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427113 Jax, The interior design is an obvious evolution of the '09, but the materials aren't. Ford paid attention to surfaces in the '10. As I said, there are some cheap touches, but overall it's no comparison to its predecessor. Jax,

The interior design is an obvious evolution of the ’09, but the materials aren’t. Ford paid attention to surfaces in the ’10. As I said, there are some cheap touches, but overall it’s no comparison to its predecessor.

]]> By: sj79 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427106 sj79 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:31:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427106 Ford probably cant build more than 200k-250k Fusions in a year. The camry and accord are amongst the few vehicles that can be produced to the tune of 400k a year. Ford probably cant build more than 200k-250k Fusions in a year. The camry and accord are amongst the few vehicles that can be produced to the tune of 400k a year.

]]> By: Jax http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427103 Jax Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:27:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427103 Too bad about the rear seat not folding down. The Camry trunk is smaller with the seats up, but it has a split folding rear seat and one of the sides has a reasonably wide opening. This will allow the camry hybrid to carry long objects and makes the Camry Hybrid a more practical car for every day use than the Fusion hybrid. Ford should have updated the exterior sides and especially the interior a lot more so it isn't so obvious the "new" 2010 Fusion is a warmed over version of the Fusion from the last several years with new end caps slapped on. Too bad about the rear seat not folding down.
The Camry trunk is smaller with the seats up, but it has a split folding rear seat and one of the sides has a reasonably wide opening. This will allow the camry hybrid to carry long objects and makes the Camry Hybrid a more practical car for every day use than the Fusion hybrid.

Ford should have updated the exterior sides and especially the interior a lot more so it isn’t so obvious the “new” 2010 Fusion is a warmed over version of the Fusion from the last several years with new end caps slapped on.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427098 jackjimturkey Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:21:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427098 I'd rather have a traditionally powered Mazda6, but i applaud the effort. I’d rather have a traditionally powered Mazda6, but i applaud the effort.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427091 Bankruptcy2009 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:39:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427091 I don't want to speculate too much but the New Ford Fusion could go much higher like above 400,000 units a year. Along with the New Verve/Fiesta for sure. Since the current lackluster Focus gets almost 200,000 copies a year the new Fiesta should blow that away by at least double! I don’t want to speculate too much but the New Ford Fusion could go much higher like above 400,000 units a year. Along with the New Verve/Fiesta for sure. Since the current lackluster Focus gets almost 200,000 copies a year the new Fiesta should blow that away by at least double!

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427090 Bankruptcy2009 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:36:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427090 I say this is the Current Fusion gets 140,000 copies a year then this should be good for at least 300,000 copies with the vast array of powerplants to choose from plus the Hybrid option I say this is the Current Fusion gets 140,000 copies a year then this should be good for at least 300,000 copies with the vast array of powerplants to choose from plus the Hybrid option

]]> By: Bubs Solo http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427083 Bubs Solo Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:45:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427083 Borat I hope that you are on the Wall Street Blogs Bitching about the 43 times more your tax dollar goes to the Citi Financials Freddies and Fannies vs GM and Chrysler. Borat I hope that you are on the Wall Street Blogs Bitching about the 43 times more your tax dollar goes to the Citi Financials Freddies and Fannies vs GM and Chrysler.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427070 jayjc08 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:54:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427070 Jax- The rear seats do not fold down, and the trunk still offers 12 cubic feet of space, compared to the Camry hybrids 10.6. To put it into better perspective, the regular Camry has 15 cubic feet of trunk space, and the regular Fusion has 15.8 cubic feet. Jax- The rear seats do not fold down, and the trunk still offers 12 cubic feet of space, compared to the Camry hybrids 10.6. To put it into better perspective, the regular Camry has 15 cubic feet of trunk space, and the regular Fusion has 15.8 cubic feet.

]]> By: sj79 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427055 sj79 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:45:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427055 no hybrid makes economic sense when gas is $1.60 so dont pick on the Fusion. The camry hybrid is abotu $6k more than a gas only camry although that doesnt take equipment levels into account. The real gap is smaller than that. I'm sure the Fusion Hybrid isnt as stripped down as a base model Fusion so the real price difference wont be $7k. no hybrid makes economic sense when gas is $1.60 so dont pick on the Fusion. The camry hybrid is abotu $6k more than a gas only camry although that doesnt take equipment levels into account. The real gap is smaller than that. I’m sure the Fusion Hybrid isnt as stripped down as a base model Fusion so the real price difference wont be $7k.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427037 Bankruptcy2009 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:22:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427037 Well it sounds to be a Hit for Ford especially if Gas starts to rise again. And like the Sun the rises in the east and sets in the West it certainly Will soon enough my friends :) Well it sounds to be a Hit for Ford especially if Gas starts to rise again. And like the Sun the rises in the east and sets in the West it certainly Will soon enough my friends :)

]]> By: Jax http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427024 Jax Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:24:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427024 $27K is kind of pricey when you can get a base Fusion for around $20K. I hope it's well equipped standard. At $1.50 a gallon, it will take decades to make that money back in gas savings. Does it it have a tiny trunk because of the battery like the Altima Hybid and do the rear seats fold down for long items? $27K is kind of pricey when you can get a base Fusion for around $20K.
I hope it’s well equipped standard. At $1.50 a gallon, it will take decades to make that money back in gas savings.

Does it it have a tiny trunk because of the battery like the Altima Hybid and do the rear seats fold down for long items?

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427021 A4 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:10:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427021 and yeah JakeK... the Civic hybrid was available with a 5-speed manual, my father has one and its a snoozefest, i drove it to montreal from the tristate area and must have depleted the poor battery 20 times. and yeah JakeK… the Civic hybrid was available with a 5-speed manual, my father has one and its a snoozefest, i drove it to montreal from the tristate area and must have depleted the poor battery 20 times.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427020 A4 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:07:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427020 what a smart looking and amazing car, especially next to the crapry. a little pricey, but i think its manageable for those who really want it. what a smart looking and amazing car, especially next to the crapry. a little pricey, but i think its manageable for those who really want it.

]]> By: elviososa http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427015 elviososa Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:32:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427015 i don't like the tail also. i don’t like the tail also.

]]> By: tyler_is_aero_tt http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427012 tyler_is_aero_tt Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:36:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427012 This car is absolutely stunning. This car is absolutely stunning.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427008 johnnycanuck Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:07:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427008 Borat, if I didn't know you better I'd almost be willing to believe you have unresolved issues when it comes to the bailout. This is a great effort from Ford. If this new Fusion- the entire range- doesn't seriously challenge the Accord and Camry then I'm not sure what anyone in Detroit can do to turn the tide. Borat, if I didn’t know you better I’d almost be willing to believe you have unresolved issues when it comes to the bailout.

This is a great effort from Ford. If this new Fusion- the entire range- doesn’t seriously challenge the Accord and Camry then I’m not sure what anyone in Detroit can do to turn the tide.

]]> By: Vosotros http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427007 Vosotros Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427007 Five speed manual, that is. Five speed manual, that is.

]]> By: Vosotros http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427006 Vosotros Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:59:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427006 The first generation Civic Hybrid offered a choice of CVT or five speed... Great review. Interesting car. The first generation Civic Hybrid offered a choice of CVT or five speed…

Great review. Interesting car.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-427001 DrFill Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:34:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-427001 A Ford worthy of praise and pride? Whudda thunk it? DrFill A Ford worthy of praise and pride?
Whudda thunk it?
DrFill

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426983 Borat Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:17:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426983 Guys, since you love this car please buy it! There is enough of my taxes heading towards GM and ChryCo, I will sleep better knowing that you driving cars you love and my tax dollars avoid FoMoCo! Guys, since you love this car please buy it! There is enough of my taxes heading towards GM and ChryCo, I will sleep better knowing that you driving cars you love and my tax dollars avoid FoMoCo!

]]> By: illwill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426977 illwill Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:51:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426977 Ford needs to market the hell out of this and fast! Ford needs to market the hell out of this and fast!

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426975 jayjc08 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:44:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426975 Did you know the Insight's emissions were ranked lower with the manual because the gearbox brought the emissions up (mpg difference wasn't large)? Weird, huh. Did you know the Insight’s emissions were ranked lower with the manual because the gearbox brought the emissions up (mpg difference wasn’t large)? Weird, huh.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426961 JakeK66 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:21:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426961 No there isn't one, and most use CVT's too. No there isn’t one, and most use CVT’s too.

]]> By: Spingood Tanoya http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426960 Spingood Tanoya Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:19:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426960 Now make a station wagon version and start getting people out of their SUVs. Now make a station wagon version and start getting people out of their SUVs.

]]> By: Gundy http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426952 Gundy Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:07:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426952 Win-win. And under $30k. That's where the Volt needs to be to be truly ground-breaking. It sure would be nice to have a stick option though. A 5 or 6-speed would be great. IS there a hybrid that's available with a manual transmission? The old Honda Insight had one, but I can't think of one since that where the 5-speed was an option. Win-win. And under $30k. That’s where the Volt needs to be to be truly ground-breaking. It sure would be nice to have a stick option though. A 5 or 6-speed would be great. IS there a hybrid that’s available with a manual transmission? The old Honda Insight had one, but I can’t think of one since that where the 5-speed was an option.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426938 idrinorbarsaku Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:36:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426938 i like it i like it

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426936 howsmydriving Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:31:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426936 This car has exceeded my expectations. Maybe old Henry Ford can now roll face upwards in his grave. This car has exceeded my expectations. Maybe old Henry Ford can now roll face upwards in his grave.

]]> By: LeftLaneVy http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-review.html#comment-426929 LeftLaneVy Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:16:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=13010#comment-426929 don't like tail lights front looks unique and nice great mileage! don’t like tail lights

front looks unique and nice

great mileage!

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