2012 BMW M6 Preview
News
Reviews
Guides
Gas Mileage
Car Types

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Ride & Drive Review

 
1 1,174 views January 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA., December, 10, 2008 - The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is expected to be the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America when it goes on sale in spring 2009 with fuel economy expected to be at least 39 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. (12/10/2008)

LOS ANGELES, CA., December, 10, 2008 - The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is expected to be the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America when it goes on sale in spring 2009 with fuel economy expected to be at least 39 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. (12/10/2008)

Enlarge Photo


Back in November, we reported on the 2010 Fusion hybrid unveiling at the L.A. Auto Show.

Yesterday, we drove it at the EcoXperience test track at the NAIAS.

I had driven hybrids before, so I wasn't completely shocked by the Fusion's ultra-quiet idling and low-speed driving. After all, we were only allowed to drive about 10 miles an hour, not fast enough or with rapid enough acceleration to force the motor to kick in. But when it did, the transition was seamless, very smooth. And still quiet. Librarian-approved quiet.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: The Ford Fusion Hybrid combines second-generation hybrid technology, class-leading styling and features along with the class-exclusive SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrument panel to help customers achieve maximum fuel economy in a sporty package. (11/19/08)

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: The Ford Fusion Hybrid combines second-generation hybrid technology, class-leading styling and features along with the class-exclusive SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrument panel to help customers achieve maximum fuel economy in a sporty package. (11/19/08)

Enlarge Photo


The exterior styling isn't remarkable; it's nice enough and stylish enough and sporty enough to satisfy young and old alike. But inside! Very comfortable, very well-finished. Surprisingly upscale. The instrument panel is visually pleasing, and intuitive. Colorful, well-lit displays and gauges that makes sense. The “Efficiency Leaves” interactive display, which rewards eco-friendly driving with new foliage, appears in the lower right corner of the instrument panel, and looks completely addictive.

The 2010 Fusion hybrid goes on sale late this spring.

Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company





Tags:
Posted in:
 
Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Comment (1)

  1. By Dr.G Posted: 1/14/2009 8:04am PST

    Yes, But have you read the warnings!!!! If not, I've cut and pasted them below...
    "Warning! Seek immediate medical attention for erections lasting more than 4 hours." ;)
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Find Green Cars

Go!


More from High Gear Media

 
 
Green Car Reports
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2011 Green Car Reports. All Rights Reserved. Green Car Reports is published by High Gear Media. Send us feedback.
 

Use the form below to send us a tip, give us feedback, or just say hello.

(max 750 characters)