Excitement abounded in every member of Ford's team at this year's Montreal Auto Show as several exciting models were presented to the press and public.
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| 2010 Ford Fusion |
Fusion fans could get up close and personal with the new 2010 model, which is characterized by a gorgeous restyle and available with four cylinder, six cylinder or even
hybrid power. A six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission can be specified, depending on the model selected.
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| 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid |
A new Fusion 'Sport' fits a larger 3.5 liter V6 in above the revised 3.0 liter unit, and all wheel drive will remain available on either six-cylinder engine. In Hybrid guise, Fusion beats out even the Toyota Camry Hybrid in terms of fuel consumption while delivering the same stunning looks as its conventionally-powered siblings.
Most agreed that the
2010 Mustang looked better in person than its online photos let on, and the more edgy and three-dimensional shape jumped out at the crowds from any angle. Though it's now perhaps more modern than retro, it's still instantly a Mustang- which was part of Ford's goal with the restyle.
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| 2010 Ford Mustang |
"We want people to unequivocally know this is a Mustang when they see it," said Douglas Gaffka, chief designer of the 2010 Ford Mustang. "The stronger, more-muscular front end of the 2010 Mustang does just that."
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| 2010 Lincoln MKZ |
Though Lincoln's flagship MKS sedan is getting lots of attention these days, the smaller MKZ is far from taking a back seat to its new big brother. Fans of the sedan formerly called the 'Zephyr' noted the revised interior and exterior styling, as well as the presence of multiple high-tech features. MKZ will continue to offer V6 power alongside available all wheel drive.
The updated Ford models should start arriving at dealerships this spring.
photo:Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert
