2010 Ford Fusion Highlights: More Power, Enhanced Fuel Economy

Even if it's scheduled for release in 2010, American carmaker Ford has already started marketing the future model of Fusion, an upgraded version which is said to provide more power mixed with better fuel economy than many other rivals in the mid-size sedans class. The 2010 Fusion will come in three engine configurations, namely a Duratec 2.5-liter 175 hp, an improved 3.0-liter V6 with 19 more horsepower than its predecessor and a 3.5-liter V6 releasing 263 horsepower (note that this last engine will only be available on Fusion Sport).

All the above-mentioned engines are combined with six-speed transmissions which, according to Ford, are capable of reducing the fuel consumption by up to 10 percent.

“Customers want it all – exhilarating performance, continuing fuel economy improvements and low emissions – all for a price that offers great value,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Powertrain Product Development. “Ford intends to deliver on every expectation as we migrate advanced technologies from shelf to showroom.”

Fuel-efficient cars seem to become a trend in the next few years, with the majority of car manufacturers adapting their models to the market demand and reducing engine power in the favor of fuel economy. And Ford admitted it, pointing to a recent study which shows that approximately 38 percent of clients interested in buying a new car would opt for fuel-efficiency rather than power more when it comes to engines.

Ford says that most of its models, including the ones scheduled for 2009 and 2010, provide enhanced fuel economy, including Ford Flex - “best highway at 24 mpg”, Ford Focus - “unsurpassed for best highway at 35 mpg” and Ford Escape - “best-in-class for the small SUV segment with 28 highway/20 city mpg”.