Car and Driver: 2010 10 best cars

• Source: Global Times
• [15:38 November 25 2009]
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•2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The Fusion’s hybrid powertrain is so refined and compact that it’s almost not there, but the driver-selectable, power-tracking gauge display gives the game away: It is Donkey Kong addictive, challenging its driver to run on electric power all the way up to a possible 47 mph.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE: $28,350

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter inline-4,156 hp, 136 lb-ft; AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor, 106 hp, 166 lb-ft; combined system, 191 hp

TRANSMISSION: continuously variable automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.4 in Length: 190.6 in

Width: 72.2 in Height: 56.9 in

Curb weight: 3800 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 41/36 mpg