kentak Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I got a Fusion Sport AWD about 2 weeks ago and decided to it share with you. It's silver with black interior. I had driven the Mazda 6 s GT and the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L with a V-6 and 6 speed stick, all great cars. The Accord coupe was a really fun car with great speed and response with the stick. The Mazda was comfortable and quick. The Fusion, however, combined a very solid, quiet, roomy interior, large trunk, sure-footed handling, plenty of smooth power and AWD. My Sport has the 402 group and Navigation so it's loaded with goodies. The separate instruction manual for just the Nav and Sync has over 180 pages! The backup camera is very nice and along with the blind spot warning devices gives a safe driving experience. The only low point is the hood prop instead of gas lifts. Stowage of the prop is very clumsy. Other than that relatively minor detail this car feels like a real quality piece that has been fine-tuned by designers who really likes cars. Some of the ambience lighting, one of eight color choices; too bad the dash doesn't tie in with the ambience lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOval5.0 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) I got a Fusion Sport AWD about 2 weeks ago and decided to it share with you. It's silver with black interior. I had driven the Mazda 6 s GT and the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L with a V-6 and 6 speed stick, all great cars. The Accord coupe was a really fun car with great speed and response with the stick. The Mazda was comfortable and quick. The Fusion, however, combined a very solid, quiet, roomy interior, large trunk, sure-footed handling, plenty of smooth power and AWD. My Sport has the 402 group and Navigation so it's loaded with goodies. The separate instruction manual for just the Nav and Sync has over 180 pages! The backup camera is very nice and along with the blind spot warning devices gives a safe driving experience. The only low point is the hood prop instead of gas lifts. Stowage of the prop is very clumsy. Other than that relatively minor detail this car feels like a real quality piece that has been fine-tuned by designers who really likes cars. Congrats! She is a beauty - I'm jealous. Best of luck and keep us posted on how things go. The hood prop on my '07 is the same way - I guess it is a way to save money and weight. The Nav looks great, never considered getting it but maybe I will now - dash looks nice too. I love the nose of the car, very aggressive look. Sport Rims look excellent as well. My friend at work refuses to budge and is getting an Accord Sedan EX-L when I am begging him to check out the Fusion. Some Honda guys won't budge but our cars are just as good in my opinion. Eric Edited May 14, 2009 by BlueOval5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundedo Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Very nice!!! Have you had a chance to really play with the SelectShift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentak Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I haven't really tried any full throttle "runs through the gears"; as much due to lack of opportunity as opposed to "break-in" considerations. I've played with it a bit though. Shifts occur pretty quickly if you just tap the shifter forward or backwards, to downshift or upshift. Holding the lever delays the shift. When cruising at about 50-60 mph pushing into manual gets you 4th gear. When you start shifting a number appears that indicates which gear you are in. Interestingly, when Ford first introduced a manual shift automatic (1966 Fairlane GTA) it was called SelectShift back then too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congrat's on your purchase of a 2010 Fusion Sport. Our Dealership received its' first Fusion Sport FWD last weekend and sold it yesterday before I had a chance to drive it. Fortunately, we have two more 2010 Fusion Sport's scheduled and expected to arrive at the Dealership soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNexxFear Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congrat's on your purchase of a 2010 Fusion Sport. Our Dealership received its' first Fusion Sport FWD last weekend and sold it yesterday before I had a chance to drive it. Fortunately, we have two more 2010 Fusion Sport's scheduled and expected to arrive at the Dealership soon. hehehe... Yeah, I thnk that's going to be the trend for a while... Mine doesn't even have one in yet, but the first one that does come in is already commited to me... Since I have factory ordered the one which is to arrive... I think I will be the first in my area to drive a 2010 Fusion on the streets.. I see 2 of the dealers in my area with thier editiosn just sitting there, both have a hybrid and one had a SEL with thier hybrid... But as far as I can see no movement yet I'm excited to see it come in early next month! I'm dying to drive the little beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundedo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I haven't really tried any full throttle "runs through the gears"; as much due to lack of opportunity as opposed to "break-in" considerations. I've played with it a bit though. Shifts occur pretty quickly if you just tap the shifter forward or backwards, to downshift or upshift. Holding the lever delays the shift. When cruising at about 50-60 mph pushing into manual gets you 4th gear. When you start shifting a number appears that indicates which gear you are in. Interestingly, when Ford first introduced a manual shift automatic (1966 Fairlane GTA) it was called SelectShift back then too! Thanks for the info and feed back! Have fun with your new Fusion!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtenthusiast Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Looks very sharp in Silver! That would of been my second choice of color. I agree on the hood prop thing, would of been a nice thing to change from the older model, but I am happy they spent the money on (probably) more important things. Enjoy! I know I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOval5.0 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Congrat's on your purchase of a 2010 Fusion Sport. Our Dealership received its' first Fusion Sport FWD last weekend and sold it yesterday before I had a chance to drive it. Fortunately, we have two more 2010 Fusion Sport's scheduled and expected to arrive at the Dealership soon. What are the specs on the Sports you have coming in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 What are the specs on the Sports you have coming in? I'll have to get the specs when I'm back in the office tomorrow. From what I can remember, one's a Tuxedo Black FWD with Rapid Spec #402A & Navigation System. I think the other one is a Sport Blue AWD with Rapid Spec #401A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis M Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got a Fusion Sport AWD about 2 weeks ago and decided to it share with you. It's silver with black interior. I had driven the Mazda 6 s GT and the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L with a V-6 and 6 speed stick, all great cars. The Accord coupe was a really fun car with great speed and response with the stick. The Mazda was comfortable and quick. The Fusion, however, combined a very solid, quiet, roomy interior, large trunk, sure-footed handling, plenty of smooth power and AWD. My Sport has the 402 group and Navigation so it's loaded with goodies. The separate instruction manual for just the Nav and Sync has over 180 pages! The backup camera is very nice and along with the blind spot warning devices gives a safe driving experience. The only low point is the hood prop instead of gas lifts. Stowage of the prop is very clumsy. Other than that relatively minor detail this car feels like a real quality piece that has been fine-tuned by designers who really likes cars. Some of the ambience lighting, one of eight color choices; too bad the dash doesn't tie in with the ambience lighting. Good luck. It is really pretty. I have a Sport AWD in Tuxedo Black with black interior. It has the 402A package, but no navigation. I love everything about it. Enjoy. I am enjoying mine. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insman1 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Looks just like mine! I echo your comments with the exception of the navigation and other electronic goodies--didn't want or need them. I just wanted a hot rod and I got one. The SelectShift is much more responsive than the shiftable automatic in my old Acura TSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'Cal Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) A few years back, Ford hinted at making a coupe version of the Fusion. I had hoped that when this major overhaul occurred, the coupe would've been offered. Too bad. I probably would've bought one equipped like yours. Enjoy your hot new ride! Edited June 11, 2009 by T'Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I got a Fusion Sport AWD about 2 weeks ago and decided to it share with you. It's silver with black interior. I had driven the Mazda 6 s GT and the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L with a V-6 and 6 speed stick, all great cars. The Accord coupe was a really fun car with great speed and response with the stick. The Mazda was comfortable and quick. The Fusion, however, combined a very solid, quiet, roomy interior, large trunk, sure-footed handling, plenty of smooth power and AWD. My Sport has the 402 group and Navigation so it's loaded with goodies. The separate instruction manual for just the Nav and Sync has over 180 pages! The backup camera is very nice and along with the blind spot warning devices gives a safe driving experience. The only low point is the hood prop instead of gas lifts. Stowage of the prop is very clumsy. Other than that relatively minor detail this car feels like a real quality piece that has been fine-tuned by designers who really likes cars. Some of the ambience lighting, one of eight color choices; too bad the dash doesn't tie in with the ambience lighting. Is that a radar detector on your dash??? :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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