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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: 2010 Milan Spied [thegraduate] by aviboy97
Oct 29, 2008 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 9:47 am)

I'm really curious to see the Fusion now. Until now, I thought the Milan was the better looking of the two.
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Re: 2010 Fusion hybrid [thegraduate] by akirby
Oct 29, 2008 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 9:07 am)

Here's the fusion hybrid gauge cluster:
 
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Re: 2010 Milan Spied [aviboy97] by thegraduate
Oct 29, 2008 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 29, 2008 9:57 am)

The whole thing seems to droop now. It isn't terrible, but isn't what I'd call an improvement, either.
 

 
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Re: 2010 Milan Spied [thegraduate] by akirby
Oct 29, 2008 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 10:09 am)

To me it looks much better, especially the slight bulge in the hood and grille. Of course this is probably the last new Milan we'll see. Mercury is moving towards unique vehicles and away from Ford rebadges. Note there was no Mercury version of the Flex or Edge (or Focus or Fiesta).
 
I expect the Fusion to look even better based on spy photos and illustrations. Shouldn't be too long now.
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Re: 2010 Milan Spied [thegraduate] by mz6greyghost
Oct 29, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 10:09 am)

It's an Altima with a different grille. Umm, ugly.
 
I also love how the droopy front end doesn't even begin to flow into the boxed-off rear end.
 
I used to prefer the looks of the Milan over the Fusion... Not anymore.
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [akirby] by dm1212
Oct 29, 2008 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 28, 2008 5:27 am)

The fusion drives like crap. My mother has a 2006 SEL V6, although the car is peppy, the steering is lose, and is pittiful for FWD in snow. I think she paid 28 grand for, biggest waste of money ever. I strongly don't reccomend a Ford product...and considering the Mazda 6 is practically a Fusion, I would stay away from it. Looks can be decieving, I would go with the Altima.
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Re: 2010 Milan Spied [thegraduate] by dm1212
Oct 29, 2008 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 10:09 am)

That is typical Ford engineering. CHEAP. The new Milan is worse then the old one, I could see maybe an 85 year old woman driving one. That grill is hidious!
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [dm1212] by akirby
Oct 29, 2008 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: dm1212 (Oct 29, 2008 11:47 am)

Fusion steering and handling is one of it's strong points and is better than average for this type of vehicle. That was one of the few benefits of the Jackie Stewart Formula 1 team.
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [dm1212] by aviboy97
Oct 29, 2008 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: dm1212 (Oct 29, 2008 11:47 am)

Ummm, you need to be corrected. The Mazda6 is not by any means a Fusion. The Fusion was loosely based on the 1st gen Mazda6 and though no longer in production the 1st gen Mazda6 is still considered the best handling, braking and steering vehicle in this class. The 2nd gen is a whole other story. The difference is night and day between the two of them.
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2010 Fusion Pic and Details by akirby
Oct 29, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Just released at media.ford.com:
 

 
(Fusion Sport Model shown - not the best camera angle in the world but I guess they want to save the good stuff for the L.A. Auto Show official debut)
 
For 2009, the 2010 model year Fusion and Milan will offer Ford’s all-new Duratec 2.5-liter I-4, producing 175 horsepower; an enhanced 3.0-liter V-6 with 19 more horsepower than its predecessor; and a 3.5-liter V-6 that pumps out 263 horsepower on the Fusion Sport model.
 
Fusion models equipped with the 2.5-liter I-4 engine are expected to deliver at least 3 mpg better on the highway than the Honda Accord and 2 mpg better than the Toyota Camry.

 
That's 240 hp for the 3.0L V6 with better fuel economy than the previous 221 hp version. And should put the fuel economy at 33 mpg for the automatic 2.5L vs. 30 for the Accord and 31 for the Camry.
 
The only thing I see missing is HIDs - does the Camcordnatima offer HIDs?

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