Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
Drivers looking for a fully-functional midsize sedan with a little luxury and an affordable price tag should look no further than the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. This midsize sedan offers drivers good fuel economy and the option to add upgraded features to the vehicle. The Ford Fusion Hybrid review is outstanding; it rates among the best in its class with far more pros than cons.
The Features
Two of the best features available in any vehicle are standard in the Ford Fusion; the Ford SYNC and the Ford MyKey. The SYNC is a hands free, voice activated control for the stereo, integrated Bluetooth system and optional navigations system. SYNC allows drivers to push a button on the steering wheel and use their voice to tell the vehicle which song to play, whether or not they want to listen to the radio, a CD or their iPod, which genre music to listen to and even which specific song or artist to play.
The Ford MyKey is even better; it gives parents the power to control how fast their teen drivers or any other driver of the vehicle is going and how loudly they can listen to the stereo. The MyKey allows parents to program a maximum speed and decibel level for the car so when the kids run to the store down the street, where the highest speed during their drive is only 45 miles per hour, parents can ensure their kids cannot exceed 45 miles per hour. This can be adjusted at any time.
The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review states that the Fusion is most well-known for its stellar fuel economy – after all, that is the primary reason people choose to drive a hybrid vehicle. With a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine under the hood, the Fusion hybrid produces 191 horsepower and gets 36 miles to the gallon when driving on the highway. In the city, the Fusion hybrid generates 41 miles per gallon.
The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review states that the interior of this vehicle is impressive. With standard features such as a tilt steering wheel, keyless entry, blind spot mirrors and a 60/40 split, folding rear seat, the hybrid is similar to the base model Fusion. However, in addition to the same standard features as the other Fusion models, the hybrid is significantly more equipped. The hybrid features a keyless entry pad on the driver door, heated mirrors, climate control in two zones and ambient lighting. Also included as standard features in the hybrid Fusion are heated leather seats, power front seats and a driver seat with lumbar support, which makes it similar to the Fusion SEL trim.
The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review states that the hybrid comes with the option to include several different features in the interior as well as the exterior. A Moon and Tune package provides drivers with the option to include a sunroof and an upgraded stereo system to the vehicle. A vision package adds even more with a rearview back up camera, blind spot warning system and automatic windshield wipers. The technology package includes a navigation system with a touch screen interface and real time traffic and weather. In addition, the navigation package is voice activated. The technology package also includes a satellite radio and a USB port for iPod and MP3 players.
Driveability and Comfort
During the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review process, drivers were able to take the vehicle for a drive to determine its drivability and comfort levels. Driving impressions from the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review were favorable; the hybrid drives very much like the other, non-hybrid Fusion trims. The hybrid handles well around corners all while remaining comfortable and quiet. Of all of the 2012 midsize family sedans, reviewers rate the hybrid as one of the most engaging and fun to drive in its class.
One of the downfalls noted in the review of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the fact that the battery pack significantly reduces the amount of cargo space in the trunk, which is problematic for families looking to take the Fusion hybrid on a road trip or to the airport on their way to vacation. The non-hybrid models have one of the largest trunks in the midsize class, with 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space; the hybrid has significantly less cargo space with only 11.8 cubic feet for storage.
The only other downfalls according to reviewers, is that the hybrid’s starting price point is significantly higher than other vehicles in its class and the climate control buttons are situated too low on the dash.