JazzyCheeto Report post Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) I have a rental and here's a few thoughts... 1. Cruise Control - WHY do some manufacturers make you turn ON cruise every time you want to use it? My Malibu has a toggle ON/OFF switch which is how it should be. I use cruise quite a bit during my travels and this becomes annoying right off the bat for me. Not a deal breaker but kinda important. 2. Doesn't feel very powerful but I expect that, it's a 4 banger, I get it but....again, the Malibu has more response and power and it's noticeable. Not promoting a Malibu, just explaining what I drive and for a comparison on similar class sedans. 3. Lighter adapter way.... back in the under console which basically negates using most adapters for cell phone brackets/holders. Not a fan of the middle dash area. Everything seems too far away for practical conveniences. 4. Looks - Awesome. For the money the Fusion has a very classy and edgy style. I am driving the dark grey color. Looks nice! 5. Ride - Nothing out of the ordinary. The Malibu is slightly smoother I think. I'll update this post as I drive it. I may have it for three more days or more. Not bashing this car, don't get me wrong! I probably will buy one when the time comes but I just wanted to share opinions. :) Edited June 3, 2016 by JazzyCheeto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgnfld Report post Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) I have a rental and here's a few thoughts... 1. Cruise Control - WHY do some manufacturers make you turn ON cruise every time you want to use it? My Malibu has a toggle ON/OFF switch which is how it should be. I use cruise quite a bit during my travels and this becomes annoying right off the bat for me. Not a deal breaker but kinda important. 2. Doesn't feel very powerful but I expect that, it's a 4 banger, I get it but....again, the Malibu has more response and power and it's noticeable. Not promoting a Malibu, just explaining what I drive and for a comparison on similar class sedans. 3. Lighter adapter way.... back in the under console which basically negates using most adapters for cell phone brackets/holders. Not a fan of the middle dash area. Everything seems too far away for practical conveniences. 4. Looks - Awesome. For the money the Fusion has a very classy and edgy style. I am driving the dark grey color. Looks nice! 5. Ride - Nothing out of the ordinary. The Malibu is slightly smoother I think. I'll update this post as I drive it. I may have it for three more days or more. Not bashing this car, don't get me wrong! I probably will buy one when the time comes but I just wanted to share opinions. :)Re. 2 I live with very twisty, very hilly 2 lane roads with very short available passing spaces. I find the acceleration in the 70kph to 100 kph range extremely responsive. I have to pass quick and fast and I often hit nearly 150 kph just as I go by--especially if assisted by a hill. Performance buries the 4 cyl gas only Fusion and very much equals the 6 cyl gas models (I've owned the latter and tested/refused to buy the former on just these grounds). 70 kph = 43 mph100 kph = 62 mph150 kph = 93 mph Edited June 6, 2016 by jgnfld Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwr Report post Posted June 6, 2016 I have a rental and here's a few thoughts... 2. Doesn't feel very powerful but I expect that, it's a 4 bangerIs your rental a hybrid (I doubt it) or a straight gas SE? If gas only, you haven't experienced the combo of the 4-cylinder engine + the electric motor. The Fusion Hybrid doesn't have the power of most 6-cylinder cars these days, which have become very powerful, but it has enough power for me and seems to me like V6 cars of several years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra348 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) I have a rental and here's a few thoughts... 1. Cruise Control - WHY do some manufacturers make you turn ON cruise every time you want to use it? My Malibu has a toggle ON/OFF switch which is how it should be. I use cruise quite a bit during my travels and this becomes annoying right off the bat for me. Not a deal breaker but kinda important. 2. Doesn't feel very powerful but I expect that, it's a 4 banger, I get it but....again, the Malibu has more response and power and it's noticeable. Not promoting a Malibu, just explaining what I drive and for a comparison on similar class sedans. 3. Lighter adapter way.... back in the under console which basically negates using most adapters for cell phone brackets/holders. Not a fan of the middle dash area. Everything seems too far away for practical conveniences. 4. Looks - Awesome. For the money the Fusion has a very classy and edgy style. I am driving the dark grey color. Looks nice! 5. Ride - Nothing out of the ordinary. The Malibu is slightly smoother I think. I'll update this post as I drive it. I may have it for three more days or more. Not bashing this car, don't get me wrong! I probably will buy one when the time comes but I just wanted to share opinions. :)1. Every cruise I know of requires the driver to turn it on initially to set the speed. After that, simply cancel/resume as needed unless/until you shut off the ignition. 2. As noted, if you are in a gas-only SE, then there is probably a difference in power and power range. My Hybrid can scoot along quite nicely. 3. Lighter/12V plug - besides under that center stack, check in the console. There may be one there as well. On my Titanium, I have 3 12V outlets, a 110V outlet and all sorts of RCA plugs and USB ports. 4. looks. no disagreement - it's one of the selling points for me. 5. Ride ... heck I stiffened up the ride with tower braces and a heftier sway bar because it was too mushy feeling to me! Edited June 6, 2016 by Cobra348 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machoman1337 Report post Posted June 7, 2016 I had a base 2015 SE rental (2.5L) once. There is definitely a 12V port in the front, under the centre panel. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to power my Garmin GPS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
