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Ford may be slightly behind the times, but the new 2010 Ford Fusion may offer something that foreign car companies like Toyota and Honda just can’t compete with: American-made design and comfort.
Ford, as one of the automotive heavy hitters, has fought hard to keep up with foreign superpowers in miles per gallon and reliability. Changing economic and environmental times nearly sunk two out of the big three US automakers and put Ford in a tailspin as a lack of foresight proved to be costly. Meanwhile, the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight slowly gained traction in a society that began to crave MPGs instead of SUVs.
The American revolution towards the SUV began with the common misconception that “size does matter” in a vehicle. SUVs were riding out of dealerships just about as fast as their gas tanks were running out of gas. American automakers did what they could to keep up with the demand.
Foreign automakers on the other hand, dabbled in the trends, but kept to what they were good at: the eco-efficient sedan that offered good gas mileage and a car that was guaranteed to last.
Now, the two largest Japanese car companies sit in the driver’s seat of the hybrid car competition.
The new 2010 Toyota Prius promises a fuel economy of 51 city MPG and 48 highway MPG while the 2010 Honda Insight offers 40 city MPG miles and 43 highway MPG. Each car offers its own unique set of hybrid perks, and the price difference of the two vehicles is just a little over $2000, in favor of the Honda Insight.
Sure, the 2010 Ford Fusion cannot post numbers comparable to the 2010 Prius and 2010 Insight, but it does offer the feel and comfort of a regular car. One car tester writes, “The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Drives like a good ol’ car.” As more drivers take it for a spin, a common positive consensus seems to be shared that the power, braking, and steering are all comparable to that of good old fashion, American-engineered car.
It’s not just car testers that are enjoying the Ford hybrids. Senator John McCain is the new owner of a 2010 Fusion and President Obama is the proud owner of a Ford hybrid in Chicago. Obama even praised Ford’s CEO Alan Mulally in May for Ford’s efforts in fuel efficiency and hybrid cars while McCain Twittered how much he loved his new car.
The numbers of the Fusion aren’t that far off, at an advertised 38 city MPGs, and Ford can only hope that consumers will see what Senator McCain and President Obama have already seen in the Fusion’s deceiving power and regular car feel.
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In turbulent times like these I believe the American consumer is going to be patriotic with a "buy American" attitude. Having visited the US on a number of occasions, the patriotism shown by Americans always struck me as something quite incredible and a change in attitude is never more needed than right now.
I test drove the Fusion Hybrid and it drives like a dream. It's the cargo space that keeps me from buying American for my first hybrid car. I have a Great Dane. Simply put, the extra MPG is attractive, but what is really putting the Prius in front for me is that hatchback. Why oh why didn't Chrysler put out my PT Cruiser as a hybrid...then I could have had the best of both worlds--buying American and having a hybrid too.
The Fusion Hybrid does match, even beats the Honda Insight in City MPG. The EPA has the Fusion Hybrid at 41 MPG city and the Insight at 40.
Now, if only Ford could also give us a Made in USA hybrid minivan that gets at least 35mpg.
It is comingit is called a c-max
They will have a van its called the Transit Connect
Not only Ford Fusion Hybrid beats insight by offering 41mpg in city it is also much bigger car. It competes with Camry and beats Camry hybrid by 7 miles in city mileage.
Go Ford.