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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
03/02/09

In reply to 2010 Ford Fusion Pricing Starts At $19,995, Hybrid At $27,995
Maybe Ford's right that it will get past the carpocalypso without any public funds. Sure hope this works out for them.

The hybrid Fusion won't compete directly with the Volt. I think people will cross shop them with Honda and Toyota - so there needs to be a lot of extra room inside, or a higher level of interior content to justify the additional thousands of dollars.

I doubt most folks will by the hybrid in order to save money. They'll do it for their conscience, to be technology adapters, because their worried about future fuels availability of price volatility, or because they think it's cool. A lot of overlap there with the performance market, that is also willing to pay substantial surcharges that aren't linked to economic returns.

And if our young Tempo Fanatic puts one of them in his garage, the smug will be deafening! wonder how well the batteries perform up in Alaska? There might be a substantial decline in range due to chilling.
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Ash78, cube farmer
03/02/09

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I'm addicted to wagon. But this would be first on my list among all low-$20k offerings if they made one.
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Graverobber
03/02/09

@Ash78: It would be cool if they'd drop the hybrid drivetrain in the edge, which is kind of wagon-esque.

They could call it the Hybridge
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Deartháir II
03/02/09

@Graverobber: Don't encourage them. We want them to start understanding that a XUV is not the same thing as a wagon.
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Graverobber
03/02/09

@Deartháir supports engineerd in his star-quest: I disagree. I'm all for wagons, hell I even like minivans for the efficiencies they provide. I also like tall cars (and keep in mind, I'm talking about efficient transportation modules here, not sporty stuff) because of the ability to sit up and have more space in less length. That's something I like about the Ford Flex- it's pretty tall, which moves the h-point up and gives you a voluminous interior with a smaller footprint.

That and I'm feeling contrarian today.
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Deartháir II
03/02/09

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I was poking and prodding at the new Fusion on Saturday. It's very nice, they've done an excellent job, and the interior feels classy and well-made. They didn't quite hide the places where they saved money on interior materials well enough for my tastes -- one spot is actually where your hand rests when you're in a neutral driving position -- but otherwise it feels solid and stylish.

Unfortunately, it looks better in photos than it does in person. It doesn't look bad, not by any stretch of the imagination, but I was looking for it, and I walked past it twice.

Still, Toyota has made great gobs of cash by selling boring vanilla vehicles. Maybe Ford's on the right track.
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engineerd
03/02/09

@Deartháir supports engineerd in his star-quest: The styling of the Fusion isn't really anything to write home about, but I find it more interesting than the Camry or Accord. It has a bit more flair, without being too eye catching.

Perfect for a getaway car.
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wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx
03/02/09

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You know what, this is really a competent package from Ford. I'd say that apart from the F-150 and the Flex, this is the first truly modern Ford that really leads its class. I bought an Accord 2 years ago, but if I was gonna buy a sedan again...I might go for this instead. I know, weird.
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engineerd
03/02/09

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That hybrid pricing means it will take a long time to pay it off. With gas at $2/gal. and 12,000 miles per year of 50/50 city/highway driving, it will take over 63 years to pay off the $8000 price differential between the I4 and Hybrid models. Although, can you really put a price on smug?

The big story is increase from 29 mpg highway to 34 mpg highway for the I4 with manual tranny. That's more than 10% increase in fuel economy!

Impressive for anyone.
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engineerd
03/02/09

@engineerd: It looks like the SEL and Hybrid are similarly priced if you get the full tax credit. Assuming you do not qualify for a tax credit, at the $3300 price differential and the same conditions as above it will take 26 years to pay off the price differential.
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AzCajita
03/02/09

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Being 6'-4" I hope this thing has room for an adult to sit behind me! The only reason I'm haning on to my 06 xB is the room inside with 30+ MPG's...
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Deartháir II
03/02/09

@AzCajita: I'm 6'1", and wandered through the 2010 Fusion on Saturday. I had plenty of seating room in the driver's seat, and there was still room -- if not "ample", at least "sufficient" -- in the seat behind me.
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combat chuck
03/02/09

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$8,000 premium for the hybrid? No way you'll make that up in better fuel economy over the life of the car. Unless the oil market goes through the roof again, which it undoubtedly will at some point.
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Ash78, cube farmer
03/02/09

@combat chuck: Don't forget, half that premium is actually the other features. The hybrid is based on the midrange version of the car.

Personally, I'd like to see hybrids with barebones options (say, $24,000). Seems like that might appeal even more to the frugality in the market.
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Jo Schmo
03/02/09

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Its actually not too bad. I want one exactly like that one except for turbo V6, AWD and black with less chrome. Yeah thats it.
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Onion_Volcano
03/02/09

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I don't even know what ford has anymore. A fusion? Is that really what they are naming their cars these days? No brand identity. Just random cars with new names every year.
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Pessimippopotamus
03/02/09

@Onion_Volcano: Dude. Fusion's been around for 4 years already.
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leavethegun-takethecannoli
03/02/09

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I love this car. It is not pretentious at all, and it looks great.

I don't notice any real smug, maybe a trace of it exists, but it is practically imperceptible.
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wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx
03/02/09

@leavethegun-takethecannoli: I completely agree. No Prius douchery. At all.
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elwood
03/02/09

@wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: No, there's no Prius douchery. There's the "buy American" smugness, though.
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SirNotAppearing
03/02/09

@elwood: Does that exist? Maybe somewhere in the midwest. I haven't seen it.
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fodder650
03/02/09

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Ford Tempo Fanatic your new ride is ready
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SirNotAppearing
03/02/09

@fodder650: No, this Fusion is too much bondage, not enough discipline.
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The-Simpsons-Rule!!
11/19/08

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I agree with everyone else, this does look very uh sporty and very awesome to be seen in.
Ford and Chevy seem to be the only ones making an effort staying alive while Chrysler is just the child who doesnt listen to his parents.
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MushyHeirloom
11/19/08

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It's getting to have a little-Falcon look to it that I really quite like. I understand it handles rather well for a midsize, too; sort of like a new Contour, except with leg room for people who haven't stepped on two landmines simultaneously.

Additionally, the taillights no longer suck. Party!
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zacarious
11/19/08

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its a start ... out of the big three, ford is the only one that's trying to build something competitive.
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MushyHeirloom
11/19/08

@zacarious: Malibu.

Chrysler's abysmal midsize offerings more than make up for it, though. *shudder*
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Boosted Lego Wagon
11/19/08

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I like it! Not quite a Mondeo, but still.
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