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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Ford Fusion
Handling:
7
Exterior Style:
6
Interior Style:
6
Price:
6
Mileage:
7
Safety Features:
7
Overall:
7
2008 Ford Fusion Details
Base MSRP: $21,810 Fuel: 3.0l/182 MPG (city): 18 MPG (highway): 26 Base Invoice: $20,069 Body style: 4dr car Destination: $725 Transmission: 6-speed a/t Engine: Gas v6 Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
2008 Ford Fusion Overview
The 2008 Ford Fusion offers a choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and it comes in three trim levels, S, SE and SEL. The standard engine for all of them is the 2.3-liter four-cylinder Duratec rated at 160 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, a five-speed automatic transmission is optional ($875). A 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 221 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission is available in the SE and SEL trims.
2008 Ford Fusion Review Summary The front wheel drive 2008 Ford Fusion is a competitive if not overwhelming entry in the Affordable Midsize Catar category and scores a rank of #XX byAllcarguides.com. Changes and features new to the 2008 Ford Fusion include antilock brakes which are available in all trims, a keyless-entry keypad for the SEL version. New options include a reverse parking sensor, Ford "Sync" system for integration of devices such as cell phones and MP3 players, upgraded interior ambient lighting, and a Sport Appearance package which includes 18-inch wheels and sport-tuned suspension. Standard on all Fusions is a 2.3 liter 160 horsepower four cylinder engine that it meets Partial-Zero Emissions Vehicle certification in California and gets 20 city and 29 highway miles per gallon. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic is optional. The 2008 Ford Fusion midsize sedan is offered in three trim levels: S, SE and SEL. The SE and SEL trims comes with a 3.0 liter 221 horsepower 6 cylinder and six-speed automatic and gets 18 city and 26 highway miles per gallon. Most reviews consider the Ford Fusion as competent but not overwhelming in any one area. Starting at $18,000 and running up to $25,000 is relatively inexpensive for its class.
2008 Ford Fusion Noteworthy Most reviewers noted that the 2008 Ford Fusion is lacking in certain areas most importantly not offering stability control in any trim was noted by all reviewers as a major oversight. Also, reviewers noted the average acceleration in both the 4 and 6 cylinder versions. On the positive side most reviewers agreed that the Fusion is relatively roomy for its class and handles fairly well and is more roomy than most of its competitors. Also, the Ford Fusion offers all wheel drive in the SEL trim which is not common in this class. The trunk space is described as very big and cavernous and standard folding rear seats increase trunk size. Still the Ford Fusion is not able to compete well against the top of the class Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. But the Ford Fusion does compete relatively well against the Chevy Malibu, Chrysler Sebring, Hyundai Sonata and Saturn Aura. The interior ergonomics and feel provide a mixed bag with some reviews describing the Ford Fusion as slightly unrefined. The 2008 Ford Fusion scored very well on safety tests.
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