Ford redesigned the Fusion for 2013 as a global car headed for international markets as the Mondeo. It's a different tack from the prior Fusion, which was distinct from its international counterpart. Relative to its predecessor, the Fusion Hybrid sees improvements of 15 and 22 percent to city and highway gas mileage, respectively. Competitors include hybrid versions of the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima, as well as the diesel-powered Volkswagen Passat TDI.
Until recently, Detroit had less-than-compelling offerings when it came to hybrid sedans. The Ford Fusion Hybrid changes this state of affairs, and it does so decisively. Boasting eye-popping EPA fuel economy ratings of 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, the Fusion Hybrid easily outdoes the Toyota Camry Hybrid (33 mpg city and 34 mpg highway) and should compare favorably to the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids.
A new lithium-ion battery pack is an essential element of the significantly evolved powertrain. The new batteries replace the nickel-metal hydride ones used in the previous-generation Fusion hybrid and combined with a new, more powerful 118-hp electric motor allow the new Fusion hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 62 mph. That’s up from 47 mph in the previous Fusion hybrid.The Ford Fusion Hybrid is, as its name implies, Ford's midsize family sedan but with a gasoline-electric powertrain. A 2.5-liter inline-4 teams up with an electric motor and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack to produce 191 horsepower. The power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Along with a fuel mileage estimate of 39 mpg in combined driving, the Fusion Hybrid has the ability under low load conditions to propel itself to nearly 50 mph under battery power alone.
Until recently, Detroit had less-than-compelling offerings when it came to hybrid sedans. The Ford Fusion Hybrid changes this state of affairs, and it does so decisively. Boasting eye-popping EPA fuel economy ratings of 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, the Fusion Hybrid easily outdoes the Toyota Camry Hybrid (33 mpg city and 34 mpg highway) and should compare favorably to the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids.
A new lithium-ion battery pack is an essential element of the significantly evolved powertrain. The new batteries replace the nickel-metal hydride ones used in the previous-generation Fusion hybrid and combined with a new, more powerful 118-hp electric motor allow the new Fusion hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 62 mph. That’s up from 47 mph in the previous Fusion hybrid.The Ford Fusion Hybrid is, as its name implies, Ford's midsize family sedan but with a gasoline-electric powertrain. A 2.5-liter inline-4 teams up with an electric motor and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack to produce 191 horsepower. The power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Along with a fuel mileage estimate of 39 mpg in combined driving, the Fusion Hybrid has the ability under low load conditions to propel itself to nearly 50 mph under battery power alone.
Ford also has packed the hybrid drivetrain efficiently into the new Fusion body shell. For instance, despite the batteries, the rear seat folds flat to handle longer cargo. And passenger accommodations don’t seem compromised at all. The cabin overall is roomy and the seats are comfortable, although ingress and egress into the rear seat can be difficult and the interior is a bit starkly decorated.In reviews, we've been pleasantly surprised by the Ford Fusion Hybrid's well-sorted chassis.
It's not a sport sedan, but it is sportier than you'd expect a hybrid sedan to be. Granted, there's an inherent price premium with the hybrid over a conventional Fusion sedan, and you'll still get better mileage out of cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. But apples to apples, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is an excellent choice for a hybrid family sedan.
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