Overview
The 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $8,750 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Fusion hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $28,600 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.5L inline-4 supported by a 275-volt electric system. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, it makes 191 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 25 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 39 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Fusion hybrid remains at par with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. Ford offers the same 8 colors for the Fusion hybrid. The Fusion hybrid mainly competes against the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Nissan Altima Hybrid, and the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
The "Autotrader" analyses the newly released cars through test drives and keep you updated with auto industry news, auto shows, rumors and spy photo. As for the 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid "Autotrader" feels that "Ford electrifies the mid-size sedan with the fuel-sipping but still fun-to-drive Fusion Hybrid".
