2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Rating
The problem with some of the hybrid cars is that they are always more hybrid than being a car. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid rating has been quite high as this model does not have that problem. Without even considering the electric or gas tag team happenings inside the engine, Fusion is a well stacked vehicle with an excellent cabin technology package.
Reasons Behind High 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Ratings
There are few things that are worth sure shot praise in Ford Fusion like the flexible hybrid power train, clever application of the dashboard technology or the odd long time intervals between visits to the pump. By considering the low price tag and high value, Hybrid makes the feel go up from a good car to a great car, which is why it has bagged high ratings as well.
Power-Train
The engine of a Ford Fusion is a 2.5 liter drivetrain with Hybrid power-split. This engine produces 156 horsepower, a 2.5 liter lean burning and Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, which shares the motivational duties with a 106 horsepower output. Both the power sources of the car are joined by using a planetary gear set, which transmits the combined torque to the electronically controlled transmission. This power is then translated to the front wheels of the vehicle. The differences in the power curves of the two motors limit the output, to a maximum of 191 horse power.
