violhence Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hello everyone, So I went on Google and I was looking at photos of the new 2010 Ford Fusion. I realized that the car looks pretty good - very similar to the last generation Legacy (the one that just ended). From the perspective of looks, I think of it as a similar to if not advanced looking version of the 09 Legacy. This especially becomes clear if you look at the back of the car. I must admit that when I put the 2010 Fusion next to the 2010 Legacy the Fusion wins based on looks. But then again, my 07 Legacy wins on looks too. What car doesn't win on looks vs the 2010 Legacy? But what do you guys think of the 2010 Fusion exterior body style? http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/000_fusion2010garage_opt_opt.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/2010fusionselfd_05-580.jpg http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/103685/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-001.jpg http://bp3.blogger.com/_MybxAcUwkFI/SEEMfNfktPI/AAAAAAAABVw/yrkLr4g3u38/s400/2010+Ford+Fusion+(2).jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It's a nice car. Very sporty. I only don't like the tailights. However, you can't get a 4 cylinder, 6MT, AWD all in one. Which is ashame because their new 2.5L is really nice. Expect a 330 HP, AWD SHO version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Damn nice car, way to go Ford. I'm not a Ford fan but the Fusion Hybrid is rated better than the Camry, Altima, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 And the hybrid has 191 HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adidasoutback Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The '10 Fusion is a really nice car, and ford I belive built it for main stream driving public who dont favor a 6 speed to an auto. They do offer manual on the 4 but not the 6 and they also only offer awd on the 3.5L V6. I would rock one, its like a better legacy 3.0R that isnt so ugly (if your comparing a 2010 models) The SHO model, will be 350 hp and awd btw it is the same power pland that will be in the new taurus SHO. That engine is fords new eco boost engine, that is like the bmw 335 with 2 turbos big and small, that make it awesome, and its based off the 3.5 NA block thats in the fushion sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Generally a nice design, but I agree with SLegacy99 ...who came up with that tail light design ...yuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violhence Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 The crazy thing about the 2010 Fusion too is that it has a sport version with 265 HP that runs on the 87 octane. I think that is a good move. Now we just need to get Ford to throw in a MT on the V6 The 2010 Ford SHO is a 365 HP,Twin Turbo V6, AWD standard car. Plus it has that Ecodrive engine so it is a V6 with the fuel economy of a higher V4 from what I heard. Ford is trying to make things better. It is not a bad idea. Can't blame a company for trying. I just want to take the exterior designer for Subaru, on the other hand, and hit him in the face with a bat. Twice! Once for the Impreza styling and once for the new Legacy styling. It is a shame. The 2010 Subaru Legacy should have looked somewhat similar to the 2010 Fusion. Or they could have at least stuck with the styling on the concept Legacy. That was not so bad. The final version, however, is sooooo watered down and conservative it is just not worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The crazy thing about the 2010 Fusion too is that it has a sport version with 265 HP that runs on the 87 octane. I think that is a good move. Now we just need to get Ford to throw in a MT on the V6 The 2010 Ford SHO is a 365 HP,Twin Turbo V8, AWD standard car. Plus it has that Ecodrive engine so it is a V8 with the fuel economy of a V6 from what I heard. Ford is trying to make things better. It is not a bad idea. Can't blame a company for trying. I just want to take the exterior designer for Subaru, on the other hand, and hit him in the face with a bat. Twice! Once for the Impreza styling and once for the new Legacy styling. It is a shame. The 2010 Subaru Legacy should have looked somewhat similar to the 2010 Fusion. Or they could have at least stuck with the styling on the concept Legacy. That was not so bad. The final version, however, is sooooo watered down and conservative it is just not worth it for me. They are doing a really really great job on the new Fusion IMO... They just need to get aggressive (like the old SHO's) with huge wheels, sport tuned suspension, tight and with great to drive.... That will definitely increase their image, there are still tons of devoted people out there who only purchase Ford, and Mustangs are really not an option if you have a family... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violhence Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 "That will definitely increase their image, there are still tons of devoted people out there who only purchase Ford, and Mustangs are really not an option if you have a family..." +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 They are doing a really really great job on the new Fusion IMO... They just need to get aggressive (like the old SHO's) with huge wheels, sport tuned suspension, tight and with great to drive.... That will definitely increase their image, there are still tons of devoted people out there who only purchase Ford, and Mustangs are really not an option if you have a family... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Something like this, but a little more powerful and aggressive: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080506.012/ford-introduces-new-mondeo-titanium-x-sport-flagship-model-to-range Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Or even better, something like this Falcon XR6 Turbo: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/specialty_files_tuner_cars/ford_falcon_xr6_turbo_specialty_file Read the reviews and judge if that car would sell like crazy here.... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violhence Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yeah...that is interesting...I do not understand why the foreign countries get such nice cars and we get left with things that do not appear as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Do you think this person would purchase anything but Ford??? http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090429/CARNEWS/904289976 Model A with 400,000 miles.... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I owned a new '92 SHO. For about 8 months. After multiple attempts to have the manifold, steering box, dash electronics, and suspension fixed (while dealing with Ford corporate's absolute indifference), I swore to never own a Ford product again and lived happily ever after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The 2010 Ford SHO is a 365 HP,Twin Turbo V8, AWD standard car. Plus it has that Ecodrive engine so it is a V8 with the fuel economy of a V6 from what I heard. It's actually a 3.5L V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yeah, I drove a co-worker's 07 Fusion and I actually liked that car. Now this new one with a bigger newer engine and the awd feature is much more desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I wouldn't own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caschmidt Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I dont care how it looks, its a damn ford. we own our legacys for a reason, the fact that they are not fords. The new leggy may be ugly as sin, but u gotta think of the engineering, effort, and lack of cheap parts used. Fords are disposable cars, subarus are not. although I must say, ford is doing a hell of a lot better than new toyota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ford's quality has also gone up leaps and bounds in the last two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sic GT Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Looks like a rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ford's quality has also gone up leaps and bounds in the last two years. Hard to go down from 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I always wondered what yuck would look like all covered in chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I dont care how it looks, its a damn ford. we own our legacys for a reason, the fact that they are not fords. The new leggy may be ugly as sin, but u gotta think of the engineering, effort, and lack of cheap parts used. Fords are disposable cars, subarus are not. although I must say, ford is doing a hell of a lot better than new toyota Really? My '05 LGT interior now rattles like a cheap, ******* rental car and I've owned it since it was new...I drove a well cared for '04 Explorer this week (a trade in at our dealer) with similar mileage and it drove and felt like it was brand new, no rattles, nothing. I wish Subaru's engineers could figure out how to design an interior that doesn't rattle and I wish they had hired Ford's exterior design team for the exterior... I've never owned a Ford in 24 years of car ownership...but I am really interested in them now that I'm looking to replace the Legacy...since Subaru dropped the ball on the '10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I like the Ford Fusion a lot. I'd take one over the ugly 2010 Legacy for sure! However, it pisses me off that Ford builds it in Mexico rather than employing Americans to build it here in the States! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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