whats new on the 2011 ?

[rfruth]

I see HD has been added for 2011 but thats it (just minor changes thats good, plug-in for 2012) ?

 

2011

[sullied]

I see HD has been added for 2011 but thats it (just minor changes thats good, plug-in for 2012) ?

 

2011

They added homelink and now have a much better color selection as well.

[Zacher]

And rain sensing wipers w/ the Driver Visual Package.

[Howie411]

Wow, they got rid of the Atlantis Green? I really like this, everyone thinks my car is black. heheh.

Edited August 4, 2010 by Howie411

[Rhino]

I love my Atlantis Green FFH. Hybrid Fusions are rare, and I have yet to see another Atlantis Green on here in Las Vegas.

[zhackwyatt]

I have compared the instruction manuals from both cars and came up with this. (I don't own either car so some of this may be a little inaccurate.)

 

The Car

• Speed Control Light
  
  • 2010: On or Off
    
  • 2011: Amber when on, green when engaged

  [*]My Key

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Present

  [*]Rain Sensing wipers

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If Equipped

  [*]Touch up or down power windows

  • 2010: Driver only
    
  • 2011: Driver and Front-seat passenger

  [*]Global open windows

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Can open all windows and moon roof w/ key fob

  [*]Heated mirrors

  • 2010: If Equipped
    
  • 2011: Doesn't say if equipped (standard?)

  [*]Garage door and home automation system controls (homelink?)

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If equipped

  [*]Positive Retention floor mat

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Present

  [*]Blind Spot Mirrors (small corner mirror)

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If equipped (what you get instead of BLIS??)

 

Navigation System

• Photos
  
  • 2010: Can't edit
    
  • 2011: Can Edit and delete

  [*]HD Radio

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: USA only

  [*]Hybrid Components

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: More graphs, information, and guages

[FFHdriver]

I have compared the instruction manuals from both cars and came up with this. (I don't own either car so some of this may be a little inaccurate.)

 

The Car

• Speed Control Light
  
  • 2010: On or Off
    
  • 2011: Amber when on, green when engaged

  [*]My Key

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Present

  [*]Rain Sensing wipers

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If Equipped

  [*]Touch up or down power windows

  • 2010: Driver only
    
  • 2011: Driver and Front-seat passenger

  [*]Global open windows

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Can open all windows and moon roof w/ key fob

  [*]Heated mirrors

  • 2010: If Equipped
    
  • 2011: Doesn't say if equipped (standard?)

  [*]Garage door and home automation system controls (homelink?)

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If equipped

  [*]Positive Retention floor mat

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: Present

  [*]Blind Spot Mirrors (small corner mirror)

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: If equipped (what you get instead of BLIS??)

 

Navigation System

• Photos
  
  • 2010: Can't edit
    
  • 2011: Can Edit and delete

  [*]HD Radio

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: USA only

  [*]Hybrid Components

  • 2010: N/A
    
  • 2011: More graphs, information, and guages

I had to Google" positive retention floor mat" to see what that was. Sounds like overkill.

[jazztrumpet216]

My 2010 Fusion S (build week first week of Dec. 09) did the amber speed control light when on, green when set. That could have been different for the FFH or possibly a change between job numbers.

[autoxr1]

I had to Google" positive retention floor mat" to see what that was. Sounds like overkill.

 

It's eady to understand automakers being overly cautious on floor mat retention after the Toyota debacle!

[autoxr1]

I see HD has been added for 2011 but thats it (just minor changes thats good, plug-in for 2012) ?

 

2011

 

The first two pages in the 2011 Fusion Order Guide from Ford list all of the changes from the 2010. You can see it here: 2011 Fusion Order Guide

 

I doubt there will be a plug-in hybrid version for 2012, since the Fusion will be all new about a year later when it merges with the European Ford Mondeo platform.

[rfruth]

Today's news says "a plug-in hybrid due in 2012" will it be a Fusion ?

Ford microgrid

[rfruth]

then Sherif Marakby, Ford director, Sustainable Mobility Products and Hybrid programs saz "We are moving aggressively with our electrification strategy and our work to help make Michigan a center of excellence for a range of electrified vehicles."

This introduction will help Ford meet its goal of bringing five new electrified vehicles (Transit Connect Electric, Ford Focus Electric, two next-generation hybrid electric vehicles, and a plug-in hybrid electric) to market by 2012.