pcsario Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 For all the lazy bitches here: We just got some photos from our spy photos of the 2010 Ford Fusion Interior, you'll notice a gigantic LCD screen in the middle and new air vents. Love it? Hate it? Want iT? And they're still using the same butt ugly steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 For all the lazy bitches here: And they're still using the same butt ugly steering wheel. that would be wrong PC.........theres now a synch button...LOL! nothing wrong with the steering wheel, quit your bitchin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 For all the lazy bitches here: And they're still using the same butt ugly steering wheel. Eh, the steering wheel is one part I DON'T mind. But Ford NA really needs to borrow a compass or protractor from their FoE designers so they can figure out how to design a center stack with a CURVE on it somewhere....ANYWHERE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think it looks good. What are your thoughts, pscario, other than the use of the "ugly" steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Interesting how Jalopnik finds a way to bellyache about the size of the LCD screen. Somehow, methinks, a smaller screen would get bellyached about as well. Only curiosity for me is that Ford is apparently phasing out the current Audi inspired gauge cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) I sure hope those door panels have more padding in them, that e-brake has some sort of leather looking vinyl covering the part where the boot meets the center console, the seats have a power reclining seat back and the rear console has vents for the rear occupants. I aint holding my breath on some of it though. Anyhow it looks more in tune with other modern vehicles. Not as busy as the Accord, not as flimsy appearing as the Malibu. It appears to be a solid B+, that is unless Ford has some tricks up their sleeve. Edited June 11, 2008 by Michael Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I like the way the center stack has a slightly canted toward the driver look to it......I am willing to bet that since it is a prototype, the steering wheel could be there for testing sake but I always liked the look of the wheel....personal choice I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pcsario Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) I think it looks good. What are your thoughts, pscario, other than the use of the "ugly" steering wheel. Like Nick said, it's really bland to be honest, and this is the top of the line trim. They could've changed a lot more, keeping the main theme relatively unchanged was a mistake, it limited them a lot and, lets face it, the old interior wasn't such a good foundation to begin with. Now the gauges just don't seem to flow, they look out of place with the rest of the dash. They should've given it the Milan's gauges instead. The interior falls short of the exterior again, that huge LCD was wasted since it doesn't add anything to the dash visually, unlike this for example: Edited June 11, 2008 by pcsario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 IMO, that LCD panel will be the dominant element in the 'cockpit' area. I'm not sure I like that the horizontal trim piece is no longer continued to the left of the steering wheel, but I also live about 800 miles from the nearest toll road, so that teeny bin on the L. side of the steering wheel would be pretty useless. The design is functional and 'Teutonic' which carries over from the existing Fusion, and unlike some here, I don't consider that to be a flaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Ford Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) Looks pretty good to me. The new center stack and switchgear are big improvements. The steering wheel has the same satin trim as the Milan, I guess Ford will no longer give Mercurys extra trim pieces to differentiate them from the Fords. Edited June 11, 2008 by V8 Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 You can barely even see the gauges, I'd like to see a bit clearer of a picture and how they are lit at dark. I also don't see how they don't flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 You can barely even see the gauges, I'd like to see a bit clearer of a picture and how they are lit at dark. I also don't see how they don't flow. That's because you're a stupid cheerleading cheerleader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 That's because you're a stupid cheerleading cheerleader. Thanks for putting me in my place, I've forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks for putting me in my place, I've forgotten. Also, you didn't compare the Fusion interior to a vehicle from a company that is presently like #6 on the European 'leader board' and which flunked out of the US almost 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Also, you didn't compare the Fusion interior to a vehicle from a company that is presently like #6 on the European 'leader board' and which flunked out of the US almost 20 years ago. Yugo or Skoda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) That's because you're a stupid cheerleading cheerleader. BON's own :cheerleader: squad uhh. That had to go. Edited June 11, 2008 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) This is sadly half-hearted, the design is extremely sloppy and ill-fitting. I would liked to have seen changes to the door panel, particularly the door pull which always looked like a barf tray to me. The recessed trim surround around the display reminds me of an old 1984 TV set. And once again, the contols are placed far too low on the dashboard. Edited June 11, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 BON's own :cheerleader: squaduhh. That had to go. Gee Rich, and I was saving this one just for Mhlml5 because this is what he sees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 This is sadly half-hearted, the design is extremely sloppy and ill-fitting, I'm not please at all. I would liked to have seen changes to the door panel, particularly the door pull which always looked like a barf tray to me. The recessed trim surround around the display reminds me of an old 1984 TV set. so, by saying ill fitting youve had hands on with a PRODUCTION car yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 This is sadly half-hearted, the design is extremely sloppy and ill-fitting, I'm not please at all. I would liked to have seen changes to the door panel, particularly the door pull which always looked like a barf tray to me. The recessed trim surround around the display reminds me of an old 1984 TV set. Umm it's a pre-prod unit. What were you expecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Umm it's a pre-prod unit. What were you expecting? I'm speaking of the design itself, not the quality of its construction. The design at this stage is set, materials will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) I'm speaking of the design itself, not the quality of its construction. The design at this stage is set, materials will change. Specifically, I dislike the unresolved lines and trim pieces and the way they intersect with the new center console. And of course, as I indicated, I can't stand the display trim surround. Ford is still struggling to keep up with the competition on the Fusion and I don't see the competitive changes I'm looking for. The size of the display may make a big difference in terms of competing with other models, even if the Fusion interior overall is inferior to cars like the blockbuster Malibu. Edited June 11, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm speaking of the design itself, not the quality of its construction. The design at this stage is set, materials will change. Well I would think that sloppy and ill fitting would classify as quality and construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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