Ford Fusion

The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car produced by the Ford Motor Company. When you choose this as your Manhattan car rental, you will find it is a great car. It has been in production since the 2006 model. The 2010 model was named Motor Trend Car of the Year and the hybrid was named the 2010 North American Car of the Year Award. The Ford Fusion was the first car to feature the "new face of Ford" three-bar grille which was seen on a retro V10 powered rear wheel drive concept car called the Ford 427, which was shown at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. This look is not the most used in Ford's product line.

Models for years 2006-2009

When you choose the Ford Fusion as your Manhattan rental car, you will find that the 2006-2009 models have a base engine with the 160 hp 2.3 L Duratec 23 I4 with a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Ford Fusion shares some interior parts with the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Fusion was the winner in a head-to-head comparison test with Japanese sedans performed by subscribers to Car and Driver and Road and Truck magazines. It won over the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord for styling, handling, and "fun-to-drive" categories for the magazine when you choose this as your Manhattan rental car. In 2008, ABS became a standard feature on the car as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. There is also an optional feature for rear parking assist, a SYNC multimedia and communication system, and ambient interior lighting. In 2009, an electronic stability control was also added as an option.

Safety

When you choose this as your car rental Manhattan, you will find this is a safe car. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car received 5 out of 5 stars for Frontal Driver, Frontal Passenger, Side Driver, and Rollover AWD. It received 4 out of 5 stars for Rollover FWD and Side Rear Passenger. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it received a "Good" rating for Frontal Offset, Side impact, and Roof Strength.

The 2010 model

In 2010, Ford significantly updated the Fusion with new front and rear end fascia designs, interior, and powertrain revisions. They feature the 2.5 L I4 and 3.0 PIP Duratec series V6 engine with Ford's new 6F35 six-speed transmission. The 3.0 L Duratec provides 240 hp with E85 fuel capacity, which the I4 provides 175 hp. When you choose this as your rental car in Manhattan, you will find it has great features.

The hybrid model

There is also a hybrid model of the Ford Fusion that you may be able to choose for your Manhattan car rental. This version is a gasoline-electric hybrid. It has a fuel consumption of 41 miles-per-gallon in the city and 36 miles-per-gallon on the highway. It was named one of the "Top 10 Green Cars" by Kelley Blue Book.

Awards

When you choose the Ford Fusion as your Manhattan rental car, you will find that the car has won a number of awards. In 2006, it was given the Total Quality Award for best mid-quality midsize sedan on the American market by Strategic Vision. It also received "Most Washable Car" award by the International Carwash Association. In 2009, the 2010 Ford Fusion was selected as 2010 motor Trend Car of the Year in a field of a number of contenders. The 2010 Fusion Hybrid won the 2010 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show.

When you choose the Ford Fusion as your Manhattan car rental, you will find this is a great car to explore the city in.