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11-19-2008, 08:30 AM | #1 | ||
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Ford Fusion Hybrid & Fusion Sport
Ford Fusion Hybrid:
http://jalopnik.com/5092455/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid Quote:
------------------------------ Fusion Sport: http://jalopnik.com/5092234/2010-ford-fusion-sport Quote:
-------------------------------- OK, this PAINS me to say this, but I am fairly impressed with these preliminary shots and limited information. Still though, if they are priced right and actually live up to some of this info, these are pretty decent cars. I REALLY love the Hybrid's LCD gauge cluster. Waiting to hear what it's EPA numbers will be. They are saying that it would get 5 mpg better than the Camry hybrid, which would be hella impressive. I am also impressed with the fact that it can hit 47 mph before the gas engine kicks in.
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11-19-2008, 08:36 AM | #2 |
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Well it definitely looks better now, maybe with some decent marketing they could get some good sales.
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11-19-2008, 09:10 AM | #3 | |
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to what is currently written about them ... I am very Impressed! I really do want to see progress in this country … news bits like this give me hope….. hopefully not “too good to be true.” |
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11-19-2008, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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I don't know what the author means by the timing of the hybrid release being "freakishly clairvoyant". Gas is below $2 and falling.
Yes, I too believe it's a short-term dip, but I doubt most consumers are thinking very far ahead when it comes down to spending a few thousand more dollars for a hybrid. |
11-19-2008, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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That looks great, but I think a different grille could actually make it marketable to more people.
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11-19-2008, 10:28 AM | #6 |
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I currently live in Scotland and the Ford's here are actually quite nice. I really do hope Ford and GM can pull it together. So far, I really like what this has to offer.
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11-19-2008, 10:38 AM | #7 |
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263hp and AWD as an option...
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11-19-2008, 10:54 AM | #8 |
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Would look even better if they fix the grill.......
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