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Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« on: May 01, 2013, 06:01:24 am »


With the efficiency kick he's been on lately, James hopes to match the Natural Resources Canada estimates for the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 06:16:20 am »
I'm looking forward to this review, especially real world fuel economy vs non-hybrid competition.

Just a recap:
Sonata (Turbo): 9.0 L/100km
Optima: 7.9
Camry (4cyl): 8.5
Altima: 7.5
Mazda6: 7.7
CC: 7.9

No pressure, James...
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 09:43:21 am »
You missed CC (okay it's not identical but it's close to a passat) 7.9 (I actually dropped to 7.7 before returning it.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 12:32:03 pm »
Looks like the exact same press car Greg Wilson just reviewed. With James' driving habits, he'll probably top that 6.3 l/100km easily.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 06:07:40 pm »
Quote from: wing on May 01, 2013, 09:43:21 am
You missed CC (okay it's not identical but it's close to a passat) 7.9 (I actually dropped to 7.7 before returning it.

Fixed!
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2013, 05:34:15 am »
Quote from: ipolski on May 01, 2013, 06:16:20 am
I'm looking forward to this review, especially real world fuel economy vs non-hybrid competition.

Just a recap:
Sonata (Turbo): 9.0 L/100km
Optima: 7.9
Camry (4cyl): 8.5
Altima: 7.5
Mazda6: 7.7
CC: 7.9

So I assume you use the Turbo on the Sonata, and the 2.4L on the Optima.  Since the Turbo is the same price as a VW Passat TDI, it would be nice to through those numbers in too...

No pressure, James...
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2013, 12:15:34 pm »
It seems hybrids put forum members to sleep...5 comments only at Day 2 !!

From Day 2, I get that I'm not the only one with flexible work hours  ;)

So Wing, you're racing a Sentra these days ?

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218 km in EV mode  :o  this things does more e-miles per day than any affordable EV out there!
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2013, 01:04:14 pm »
Yup a sentra, 2.0 no less but SR20VE not a QR :P
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2013, 12:24:28 pm »
Quote from: Blueprint on May 02, 2013, 12:15:34 pm
It seems hybrids put forum members to sleep...5 comments only at Day 2 !!

From Day 2, I get that I'm not the only one with flexible work hours  ;)

So Wing, you're racing a Sentra these days ?

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218 km in EV mode  :o  this things does more e-miles per day than any affordable EV out there!

That is too flexible.... Wing must be owner or something...
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2013, 12:31:44 pm »
owner?  No I work for a large telecom.  I just said, leaving!  See ya!  Vacation time.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2013, 12:05:36 am »
Quote from: wing on May 02, 2013, 01:04:14 pm
Yup a sentra, 2.0 no less but SR20VE not a QR :P

Really!? Why not pony up for the Spec V with LSD - bigger rims (not that you'd keep stock rims for racing but at least the suspension would be better tuned for track)?
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2013, 06:46:48 am »
Quote from: wing on May 02, 2013, 01:04:14 pm
Yup a sentra, 2.0 no less but SR20VE not a QR :P

Nice.  SR engines FTW.  You sure it's a VE and not a DE engine?  I am pretty sure they only offered DE in 2000-2001 B15s.  VE engines were only in certain JDM models.  Any plans to boost it or swap in the SR20DET?  Sure would be fast with a VET engine out of the JDM X-Trail GT.

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Quote from: wing on May 02, 2013, 01:04:14 pm
Yup a sentra, 2.0 no less but SR20VE not a QR :P

Really!? Why not pony up for the Spec V with LSD - bigger rims (not that you'd keep stock rims for racing but at least the suspension would be better tuned for track)?

Oh and SR > QR any day.  Way smoother engine and way more rev happy.  Plus early QRs had their fair share of issues whereas the SR has been rock solid and has been around since 89 with various changes over the years.  Early B15s didn't have the SE-R option.  Only came in 2002 which is also when they dropped the SR20 (which was only in the SE trim which was also dropped for 2002 IIRC).
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2013, 07:39:47 am »
It's a VE with LSD and a custom rear watts link suspension.

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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2013, 09:46:09 am »
Quote from: wing on May 04, 2013, 07:39:47 am
It's a VE with LSD and a custom rear watts link suspension.

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Nice! So you did a motor swap?  Those VEs with VVL really put out nice numbers in the upper RPMS.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2013, 09:52:34 am »
But did you like it better than the current Camry Hybrid?
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2013, 11:11:04 am »
Yes more fun to drive

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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2013, 11:35:05 am »
Quote from: wing on May 05, 2013, 11:11:04 am
Yes more fun to drive

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How does it show? Is it firmer suspension or steering feedback or something else that makes it "fun" , like the car feeling lighter and smaller to toss around?
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2013, 11:42:27 am »
Firmer suspension that drives more sporty same with the steering it feels stiffer and more controlled.

Chassis feels stiffer too, could be tires making a lot of these differences actually. 

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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2013, 12:34:49 pm »
how would you compare the three (which has regular gas stablemate) mid-size hybrid out there? i.e. Camry, Fusion, Sonata/Optima.
Do you prefer the 6-gear Sonata more?
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Day 1
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2013, 12:44:32 pm »
Unfortunately is been awhile stove I drove them.  For me though I really like the fusion the most.  The tech in car also gives it an advantage

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