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TheCarConnection.com has driven the sporty new 2010 Ford Fusion, the improved mid-size sedan. Our team of automotive experts has additionally reviewed competitive write-ups on the 2010 Fusion to develop this comprehensive review. Such focused research gives TheCarConnection.com the ability to deliver an expert review of this mid-size sedan and assist you in making a smart decision.
Likes:
- More powerful AND more fuel-efficient
- SYNC audio/calling interface
- Improved interior quality and quietness
- Solid build quality
- New Sport and Hybrid models
Dislikes:
- Rear seat-back release only in trunk
- Somewhat tight backseat
- Basic transmission has only "D" and "L" positions
- Sport model doesn't offer paddle shifters
The 2010 Ford Fusion is a mid-size four-door sedan that offers gasoline and hybrid power in either front- or all-wheel-drive configurations.
In normal times, the Fusion, at only three model years old, would have been due for a minor refresh—some added features and a gussied-up nose and tail. Instead, Ford spent $650 million on a major overhaul affecting engines, transmissions, interiors, and styling. The result is a dramatically improved and refined mid-size sedan that comprises a full range of models, including a base gasoline four-cylinder model, a mid-level V-6, an exceptional hybrid, and a gutsy Sport model with a big-bore V-6.
The 2010 Fusion's new styling looks sharp, especially the aggressive front end that puts a new face on Ford's three-bar grille. The design requires a new hood and front fenders, and the result is as sculptural as it is contemporary. The changes at the rear are subtler and, along with updating the look, improve visibility because the third brake light is now mounted at the top of the trunk lid. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid model will appeal to those who don't want to flaunt their sensibilities; only the Hybrid badges give you obvious visual confirmation that you're looking at the most efficient mid-size sedan on the road.
