The 2010 Ford Fusion’s Engine Is One Of The Most Powerful 4-Cylinders On The Market
Just because it’s a family car doesn’t mean it has to be boring! The 2010 Ford Fusion is even better than the previous years model before due to some minor changes on the inside and outside. One of the main external touch ups on the Fusion is its revamped front grille and an aggressive appearance. This is a family sedan that’s quite enjoyable to drive and very driver oriented due to its superior handling on the road.
Three different engines available on the Fusion. The base engine is a 2.5 Ltr 4 cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 175 lb feet of torque. The unique aspect about the engine is that its one of the most powerful four cylinder engines on the market. The SE and SEL can be equipped with a 3.0 Ltr 6 cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and 223 lb feet. The premium sport model is equipped with a 3.4 Ltr V6 with 263 hp and 249 lb ft. Gas mileage for the Fusion is at 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Four trim levels are available for the Fusion; S, SE, Sport and SEL.
The base level S comes with a trip computer, a cruise control system, great looking sixteen inch alloy wheels and a CD audio system. The SE model includes bigger seventeen inch wheels, dual exhaust pipes, an upgraded stereo system and keyless entry. The sport model includes even bigger 18” wheels, a tricked out steering wheel wrapped in leather and a few minor cosmetic changes. The top of the line SEL model has some advanced gadgets like an advanced numeric keyless entry pad, fog lamps and audio system controls on the steering wheel.
The interior of the Fusion is comfortable and roomy. The seats are roomy and the vehicle can easily seat four adults. There is Ford’s innovative Sync system which allows your car to work with Bluetooth technology. This system can also give you concise turn by turn directions and works through the drivers voice commands. The trunk offers quite a bit of room at 16.5 cubic feet and should be more than sufficient to meet the needs of most shoppers.
Safety features for the Fusion include a stability control system which minimizes skidding by adjusting the brake pressure as needed, an airbag system with side curtain airbags and anti lock disc brakes. A blind spot alert system is in place which lets you know when there is a vehicle in your blind spot. A tire pressure monitoring system lets you know when your tire pressure needs to be adjusted. Seatbelt pretensions help to keep the seatbelt tight in case of an accident.
If you are looking for an affordable family car that still offers a sporty drive and excellent handling then check out the Ford Fusion. This awesome car even offers all-wheel drive as an option, plus its four cylinder engine is one the most robust available. The starting cost is around $16k and may increase depending on the trim and options selected. With the incredibly nifty and advanced Sync system on board, it’s easy to see why the Fusion is an excellent choice!
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