Ford speak for the Fusion’s new display cluster is SmartGauge Cluster with EcoGuide; I call it the coolest thing about the car. Two LCD displays flank either side of the speedometer and display vast amounts of info. Thankfully though, Ford leaves it up to the driver with four different settings on just how much info it displays. These two screens signal a departure from the standard dial-type clusters and I for one welcome the innovation. These dynamic screens can display a wider range of information than their static counterparts and can be customized for individual drivers. Just one question: when are we going to see this on more vehicles?
Oh, and those little leaves off on the right? They are clever reminders how much you are helping save the planet when driving this car; more leaves means your driving smart and achieving better fuel economy. The video after the break shows the cluster in action.
Impressive. I like the hew HUD. stereo is boring and car is meh. If you redesign the car and keep the HUD and give us a nicer stereo, you may draw me in. Until then, move along!
How’s your wife enjoying the ride. Is the passenger seat still comfortable?
Any chance you could post a few more pix of the console down below the radio by the shifter and cup holder? On the 2009 there were some screw caps right in the middle of view and I want to see if they have done a better job with them.
Yeah, sure. I had planned on doing a post just on the interior anyway. Anything else you wanna see?
It would be nice to see how crammed the (typically small hybrid) trunk is with stuff. 8^) And conversely get an idea of its usable space, of course.
I wanna’ see you keep your eyes on the road, you dumbass.
What the hell is the matter with you? Seriously. Videotaping while driving?
How is the stereo system with sync? Does it have a usb input for an ipod?
also, loved the view in south dakota. Have you done any city driving? how was the mpg during that time.
thanks for taping the dash board. No where else have I been able to see it in action. thank you
My F150 is getting a bit long in the tooth. Im going to buy a 4 door compact sooonish and was leaning towards a Civic.
But my question is how, after all those miles, does your a$$ feel? Ive driven my F150 from South Carolina to northern Maine and while tired I was always comfortable in the seat. How does the Fusion feel after sitting in it for hours?
Mandatory you-should-really-not-be-driving-and-filming comment, but then again, I know how boring driving through the midwest can be.