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Replying to: akirby (Dec 25, 2008 9:15 am)
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Check out Edmunds coverage on Straightline http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/11/2008-la-auto-show-2010-mercury-mil- an-hybrid.html |
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Replying to: iwant12 (Dec 26, 2008 4:03 pm) The original chassis for the 06 Fusion was a highly modified Mazda6 chassis (they lengthened and widened it among other things). For the 09 Mazda6 and 2010 Fusion it appears they're sharing an updated version of the Ford CD3 chassis (that's why the 09 Mazda6 is longer and wider). So it started as a Mazda6, was modified by Ford for the 06 Fusion, then updated for the 09 Mazda6 and 2010 Fusion. But each company does their own engine controls, tuning, suspension design and tuning, etc. Just look at the fuel mileage of the 2010 Fusion I4 and the Mazda6 with basically the same engine.
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Replying to: akirby (Dec 26, 2008 6:35 pm) Have a good one. |
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Just got my CD, and the Fusion hybrid won the comparo over (in order) the Camry, Altima, and Malibu hybrids. They really liked it, thought it was the best driving one, and it got the best mileage. Estimated EPA city/hwy is 39/37. A Milan version will also be available, but no MKZ.
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Replying to: texases (Dec 26, 2008 8:06 pm) http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/12/ford-hybrid-rol.html The 2009 Fusion/Milan get real high marks from owners. That should be a good sign for Ford. Ford already has the best CUV hybrid for mileage.
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 27, 2008 6:55 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 29, 2008 8:26 am) I don't think the Prius is more roomy than the Fusion - do you?
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Replying to: texases (Dec 29, 2008 8:30 am) No, I meant the 2010 Prius will be roomier (slightly) than the previous 2009 Prius, meaning it will get into the range of acceptable interior dimensions for more people. The Fusion is roomier than either the '09 or '10 Prius. In fact, the 2010 Fusion will grow slightly, although I'm not sure by how much. Here is one comparison that favors Prius: 50 MPG for '10 Prius, and 40 MPG for '10 Fusion Hybrid. I did an interior dimensions comparison between the '09 Prius and '09 Fusion just to see how close the jelly-bean shape of the Prius gets to the conventional layout of the Fusion (Note: front Hip Room is the most important to get a roomy feeling, so its in bold letters below.): 2009 Prius (2010 model will expand by about 1" in most measurements.): Interior Front Head Room: 39.1 in. Front Hip Room: 51 in. Front Shoulder Room: 55 in. Rear Head Room: 37.3 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 52.9 in. Rear Hip Room: 51.6 in. Front Leg Room: 41.9 in. Rear Leg Room: 38.6 in. Luggage Capacity: 14.4 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5 2009 Ford Fusion: Interior Front Head Room: 38.7 in. Front Hip Room: 54 in. Front Shoulder Room: 57.4 in. Rear Head Room: 37.8 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 56.5 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.3 in. Front Leg Room: 42.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 37.2 in. Luggage Capacity: 15.8 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5 Either hybrid vehicle would be especially great as taxi cabs, where high usage and city driving really make the MPG figures save a bunch of money. The Ford Escape already is used a lot as a taxi, and the 2010 Fusion hybrid should make a great taxi with better MPG, and the new Fusion will be just as big inside as the Escape, although without as big of a luggage capacity. '09 Ford Escape Hybrid: Interior Front Head Room: 40.4 in. Front Hip Room: 53.3 in. Front Shoulder Room: 56.6 in. Rear Head Room: 39.2 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 55.9 in. Rear Hip Room: 49.1 in. Front Leg Room: 41.6 in. Rear Leg Room: 35.6 in. Luggage Capacity: 29.2 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 66 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5 I was surprised how the front hip room of the Fusion is better than the boxy Escape's!
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Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 29, 2008 9:19 am) |
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