Topic: Test Drive: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

[Autos_Editor]

Greg Wilson argues that the new Fusion Hybrid's improved driving experience is just as important as its improved fuel economy.

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[redman]

Good EPA numbers.
Wife not to keen on the front end but I like the Jag/Aston inspired look.
Any incentives from the Gov't on these ?

[OliverD]

My only experience with the Fusion Hybrid is as a passenger since there are a couple being used as taxis here. Very nice cars IMO.

[wing]

Weird, guess I picked the wrong week.  I've got one of these, just picked it up...

[Ace]

I disagree with your comment stating " The EPA figures are an excellent guide and good for comparison purposes." They are misleading, inaccurate and should be banned.

[rrocket]

I thought EPA figures were more realistic than those advertised for the vehicle?

EPA is what is advertised for the vehicle on the window sticker.

If you want real world, check out Fuelly.

[dkaz]

Sure it's useful for comparison purposes. If you use 20% more fuel than advertised in one car, chances are you'll use the same in most of the other cars.

[jyarkony]

I disagree with your comment stating " The EPA figures are an excellent guide and good for comparison purposes." They are misleading, inaccurate and should be banned.

I don't know, I've found that EPA estimates aren't that far off from the results of my time in most test cars, with the exception of Ford hybrids. C&D had an interesting article about the EPA testing procedures and it included an explanation of why hybrids are more susceptible to drastically different results in real-world driving compared to standard gas and diesel models, and it 's amazing what a difference a few mph can make in fuel consumption for a hybrid in particular.

[OliverD]

EPA is what is advertised for the vehicle on the window sticker.

Even in Canada?

[rrocket]

I don't know, I've found that EPA estimates aren't that far off from the results of my time in most test cars, with the exception of Ford hybrids. C&D had an interesting article about the EPA testing procedures and it included an explanation of why FORD hybrids are more susceptible to drastically different results in real-world driving compared to standard gas and diesel models, and it 's amazing what a difference a few mph can make in fuel consumption for a hybrid in particular.

Fixed!!

[rrocket]

EPA is what is advertised for the vehicle on the window sticker.

Even in Canada?

Nah...we get ours with Transport Canada ratings.

[Ace]

I disagree with your comment stating " The EPA figures are an excellent guide and good for comparison purposes." They are misleading, inaccurate and should be banned.

I don't know, I've found that EPA estimates aren't that far off from the results of my time in most test cars, with the exception of Ford hybrids. C&D had an interesting article about the EPA testing procedures and it included an explanation of why hybrids are more susceptible to drastically different results in real-world driving compared to standard gas and diesel models, and it 's amazing what a difference a few mph can make in fuel consumption for a hybrid in particular.

My mistake, the American EPA numbers are not as bad as Transport Canada's optimistic  "Fuel Consumption Guide"

[Blueprint]

Haven't tested a Fusion Hybrid yet, but with an Escape Hybrid I could easily reach 70 km/h with the tach needle resting at zero. Managed to drive 1.7 km (egg on throttle) in suburban driving before the engine fired up.