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The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder fuel engine that works in show with an electric motor that’s powered by a lithium-ion electric battery pack. Combined, they could create as much as 188 horsepower to drive the front wheels through a continuously changeable transmission (CVT).

The Fusion Hybrid is rated by the EPA at 42 mpg integrated (44 city/41 motorway). While that goes over by conventional standards, the Honda Accord Hybrid holds the top area with an EPA price quote of 47 mpg incorporated. The Blend Hybrid likewise has a much shorter EPA-estimated variety of 567 miles. The Accord Hybrid and also Camry Hybrid have larger gas tanks and sign in at 743 miles and also 697 miles, respectively.

In Edmunds track testing, the Fusion Hybrid posted an 8.5-second time from zero to 60 mph, which is a little bit slower compared to standard for the class. The Camry Hybrid and Accord Hybrid will dash to 60 miles per hour concerning a 2nd quicker compared to the Ford.

Safety functions include anti-lock brakes with panic brake assist, AdvanceTrac electronic security as well as traction command, LED brakelights, daytime running lights, protection system, eight-airbags, and also a tire tension monitoring system.

Exterior will get its adjustments ahead and rear fascias which must look a little a lot more aggressive. Ford’s hexagonal grille is still quite fresh as well as will likely stay with a possibility for a couple of changes. Front doors will certainly lose their little front quarter windows as well as will have a solid one-piece window from now on, while the rear end should get a new collection of tail-lights.

Interior

Inside adjustments will be considerably more substantial and also Fusion will go through a considerable overhaul. New materials and color systems will certainly come with fabric and available natural leather seat upholstery, while new flat-top dash must house some metal accents in base models and also timber components in greater grades. Eight airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability command and a rearview video camera are basic across the schedule, while rear car parking sensing units, lane-departure caution, lane-keeping system, blind-spot screens as well as cross-traffic notifies are optional or either typical, depending on a model of your choice.

Evaluating by the near-production-quality standing of this Fusion tester’s interior, there’s no doubt the sedan is close to its main reveal. We do not anticipate to view the brand-new Fusion just before next year, however, with either an auto-show debut at L.A. in the fall or Detroit in the winter season. Anticipate the brand-new car to command a base price close to the $22,795 these days’s Fusion.

The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid gives appropriate velocity for many driving situations. Similar to the majority of hybrids, it will take you time to obtain made use of to the somewhat synthetic feel of the regenerative brakes, yet they aren’t extremely intrusive.

Aside from when speeding up hard, the Fusion Hybrid has low degrees of engine sound. Wind and roadway sound degrees are additionally reduced, and also highway navigating is hushed and also tranquil to a factor few competitors could come close to. We additionally such as the method the Fusion Hybrid drives around turns: Its steering is sharp and also direct, as well as the vehicle feels great thanks to marginal physical body persuade. Competitors like the Accord Hybrid as well as Camry Hybrid ride even more gently, but the Fusion Hybrid feels a lot more hooked up to the roadway without compromising convenience or smoothness.