5 Hot Reasons to Drive the Fusion Today-The 2010 Ford Fusion Lightning Round

May 3, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off

From Boston to Bartlesville to Bakersfield the word is out. The Fusion is HOT!!! The 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid have received a lot of press and this car deserves every bit of ink it gets.

I found five posts that talk and demonstrate a very objective view of he Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. You will gain a another perspective by reading each post and most of the comments (I must warn you some are weird and off the wall) . I have made a short commentary about each post to start. If my intro sparks your interest click and read the post.

Reason #1 to Go Drive the Ford Fusion Today|The Fuel Efficiency |There has been a lot written the last week concerning the 1000 Mile Hybrid challenge. A lot of people just did not think it was possible for a four door sedan to get in excess of 50 miles to the gallon. Look at this report from Pure Green Cars.

Post #1 Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets 1445 miles on a Single Tank. The Ford hybrid engineering team was able to get an 1445.7 miles on a single tank of gas in the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Reason #2 to Go Drive the Ford Fusion Today|Discover Green Driving Habits | Learn the Hypermiler techniques of getting 80 miles to the gallon in this post I found in Jalopnik. Also read the comments in this paot, some of these people are real passionate .

Post # 2 One of Two Jalopnik – NASCAR Star Drives Ford Fusion Hybrid Slowly, Gets … Nascar star Carl Edwards, using eco-driving tips, drove this 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid non-stop 1445.7 miles on one tank of gas. Over 69 hours he averaged 81.5 MPG Another interesting point is that Edwards raced the night at Talladega.

Post # 2 Two of Two Hypermiling: Ford Fusion Opens Eyes and Gags the Opponents … The off-the-showroom-floor 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, by hypermiling legend Wayne Gerdes, was driven for 69 continuous hours. This post by Fast Company also gives you a look at 10 concept cars from Ford to Rolls Royce that could change the way we drive.

Reason #3 to Go Drive the Ford Fusion Today |The Best Car You Don’t Know About | C-Reports-Ford-Fusions For some odd reason, when people are chatting about new cars, they rarely mention the Ford Fusion. For a really good car that’s been around for a while, the Fusion seems to get less name recognition than Archibald Leach, better known as click on this link Post # 3 Ford Fusion – The best car you don’t know about: Consumer Reports …

Reason #4 to Go Drive the Ford Fusion Today |It is Just Not all About Honda and Toyota | This particular post has a real good video plus the related posts are packed with good information. Unimpressed with the marketing blitz of Honda and Toyota’s hypermiling challenges, Ford set out to hold one of its own. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid issued a 1000 mile challenge. While I’m a big fan of the Insight and the great mileage …Post #4 Fusion Hybrid Gets 81.5mpg in Hypermiling Challenge | Zoomi Life

Reason #5 to Go Drive the Ford Fusion Today| Safety| Fusion Pancakes a 1 Ton Bison and the Driver Survives to Talk About it. Montana driver buys a 2010 Ford Fusion to replace her totaled 2007 Fusion after walking away from a catastrophic crash with a herd of bison near Yellowstone Park * The all-new 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid – the most fuel efficient …Post #5 One of Two Fusion vs bison, bison loses and driver walks away More Must See |Safety |Photos on the 2010 Ford Fusion| Post #5 Two of Two | 2010 Ford Fusion Safety Features on Flickr – Photo Sharing! The 2010 Ford Fusion has even more safety features than its predecessor, such as side curtain air bags and is “Top Safety Pick” rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It also offers optional all-wheel drive and …

In Oklahoma and in particular Bartlesville, Oklahoma I will bet we could exceed 1600 miles on a tank of gas in 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. There are several reasons for this. One reason is we do not experience ttheraffic congestion of the East Coast…and there are two more reasons. Can you guess what they are?

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Your New 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is Ready

April 20, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of the top 10 automobiles to hit automobile showrooms in a decade or more. Just to say this engineering marvel is fuel-efficient is a gross injustice to this fine piece of machinery. This vehicle is ready for your inspection and you will not be disappointed. As a matter of fact you will be amazed.

Which reminds me of this story.

I was talking to one of my customers the other day about the car business in the 50′s and 60′s. He mentioned the excitement he experienced every autumn when the new car models where introduced. You can experience the same excitement when you come to see the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

No “Spy” Photos

He went on to explain that it was almost impossible to get any advanced “spy” photos and you just had to wait until the new vehicles arrived at the local dealership.The anticipation and false “sightings” were the talk of the town. Fifty years later the national press have been lavish in their praise for the 2010 Fusion.

A Real Head Turner

In the 50′s and 60′s when the first few models hit the streets, heads nodded in approval, and the owners sat high in the saddle.I kinda feel the same way about the new Ford Fusion Hybrid, this car is a real head turner.

The Curb Appeal of the 2010 Ford Fusion

First let’s start with the curb appeal of Fortd he Fusion Hybrid Sport edition. This is one great looking automobile. Let’s start at the front grill and headlight assembly, a true blend of aerodynamic efficiency and classy styling. Plenty of chrome accents and low profile rocker moldings give this an updated sporty look. From the rear this vehicle screams cool and sophisticated with dual chrome tipped exhaust and a Bartlesville deck-lid spoiler.

The Hip Wheels

Also offered this year are six, ultra hip aluminum wheel treatments. These wheels not only look good they are all part of the idea of reducing weight, increasing the aerodynamics and adding to the already noted Fusion fuel efficiency.

The Interior is a Breath of Fresh Air

From the feel of the rich leather steering wheel to the firm but still comfortable leather seating the Ford engineers got it right. All of the creature comforts are located in easy to locate, reach and execute. You will love the one touch up and down automatic windows.

Like Riding in a Sound Proof Chamber

One of the first things people notice when driving or riding in the 2010 Ford Fusion is the quite ride. There are numerous reasons for the quite ride, the first is the electric mode for the power train. This gas saving feature allows the owner to drive in an all electric mode near home or work. In addition, the system’s advanced intake variable-cam timing (iVCT) allows the Fusion to smoothly transition between the gasoline engine and the battery-powered electric motor, and vice versa, surprisingly quite.

Safety and Ford are Synonymous

Six airbags, including dual-stage front airbags,front seat side and second row curtain airbags are standard equipment. For peace of mind the Fusion has brake activated traction control that keeps the vehicle in your control during a panic stop occurrence. Combined this with Ford’s ECS system or Electronic Stability Control and you will be pleased to learn that you are 35% safer in reducing single vehicle car crashes according to the NHSA or the National Highway Safety Administration study.

Words Cannot Describe

Earnest Hemingway could describe with his wonderful copy the rest of the Fusion Story, but I can’t. So the next best thing is to visit the Doenges Ford Lincoln Mercury showroom in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Once here you can take a first hand look at the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Here you will be able to feast your eyes on the luxury interior appointments, including the massive 8 inch LCD Navigation and Sirrus Travel link/Radio Combo as well as give the voice activated Sync system a workout. When you finished checking this great vehicle out the next thing you will be doing is driving your new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid home. Wow!!!