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Old 12-11-2008, 06:38 PM   #1
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Default A different sort of muscle: Ford Fusion Hybrid - 43 mpg

While I've come to hate conventional hybrids for their lack of innovation, marginal mileage gains, and overly green image despite the inevitable disposal of their nickel hydride batteries, I can't help but like this one a bit. Mostly, it delivers near Prius numbers in a normal sedan body. No special ulta-efficient (ugly) body shape and no utter lack of power (of course the Fusion hybrid will only get the 4 banger.) Add a rear seat that doesn't make your passengers/children etc feel like they're being punished and it's a pretty attractive piece.

http://jalopnik.com/5107064/ford-fus...pnik-road-test

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/09/a...fusion-hybrid/

Quick comparison:

Ford Fusion Hybrid EPA ratings > 39 mpg city/37 mpg highway
Toyota Camry Hybrid EPA ratings = 33 mpg city/34 mpg highway

Ford Fusion Hybrid base MSRP - $27,270
Toyota Camry Hybrid base MSRP - $26,150
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