fordmantpw Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Good to see them side-by-side. You can really tell what a different car the '13 is from the '12. The '12 just looks like a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx8402 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That's the my dealer! Unfortunately it looks like that was a car that's been making rounds for staff training. Would have been nice to go and test drive, even though I don't plan on buying til next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm looking forward to reading the reviews (hopefully I'll actually have mine by then and can come up with my own review). I'd be willing to bet though, in the first test it will come down to Honda Accord - much more refined, yada yada (especially from C&D) over the Fusion. Regardless, I have (2) 2010 Hybrids in the family and they've been fantastic cars. The only issue with them has been the front wheel bearings (on one of them) and a door handle. From a performance perspective though, these cars have delivered on the their promise and convinced the GM owner in me to punt and get a Ford. That means in the last 3 years, we will have gone from no fords in the family to a total of 5. Great Job here Ford! Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSKershaw Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Here's another quick comparison of the Fusion against 3 other competitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Motorweek did one last week - should be on the website in 2-3 more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSKershaw Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here's the Motorweek Review. It's a pretty good review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Seats not so good? Not sure I agree with that statement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troystarr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Car and Driver just posted an in-depth video review (~24 minutes) of the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid on YouTube. It covers pretty much everything, including the issue of EPA vs. real world fuel economy and what C&D observed at various speeds. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SikJ3lC-lY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmp180psu Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks for posting that video. He pretty much echos my impressions of the car so far. I have had to adapt my driving style to get the mileage I did, but for the most part, it hasn't been a chore to drive this way. I am pretty certain I have made the right choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkytop98 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for posting that video. He pretty much echos my impressions of the car so far. I have had to adapt my driving style to get the mileage I did, but for the most part, it hasn't been a chore to drive this way. I am pretty certain I have made the right choice Reading comments from people that have already taken delivery of their Hybrid help to eliminate what little concerns I had about purchasing a vehicle that is getting bad press for the MPG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The chart in this video pretty much matches the MPG I am seeing (Average 36), which I am very happy with. I bought my Fusion Hybrid with this order of priority: 1) Looks 2) adequate performance 3) Comfort 4) Safety 5) Mileage. Good MPG was a bonus I got. I do question Ford's EPA strategy. I feel they would have sold just as many cars by stating the figures as 47 City, 41 Hwy and by stating how different equipment levels can affect mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The CD Charl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The chart in this video pretty much matches the MPG I am seeing (Average 36), which I am very happy with. I bought my Fusion Hybrid with this order of priority: 1) Looks 2) adequate performance 3) Comfort 4) Safety 5) Mileage. Good MPG was a bonus I got.I do question Ford's EPA strategy. I feel they would have sold just as many cars by stating the figures as 47 City, 41 Hwy and by stating how different equipment levels can affect mileage. They are REQUIRED BY LAW to post the EPA test results on the window sticker. If the EPA tests don't accurately represent the new hybrids then get the EPA to change them but don't blame Ford for following the law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyTi Fusion Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can you explain what you mean? The way I read it, ford does their own test and reports to EPA. Take a look at the result for one mfg. http://www.cnbc.com/id/49660918/Hyundai_Kia_Overstate_MPG_Will_Compensate_Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Sure Ford does its own tests and reports the car's results. The question is what "tests" are they doing. The testing conditions are tightly dictated by the EPA ... Ford doesn't get to decide what testing parameters are "highway" or "city" independently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyTi Fusion Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Thanks for the explanation pers69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The EPA rules dictate acceleration rates and speeds and it must be followed exactly. So even though the mfrs do most of the testing (the EPA actually tests about 15% of the cars themselves) there isn't any wiggle room in how it's driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyTi Fusion Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That helps a lot. I would enjoy seeing the write up of their testing, if they post it. It may help others understand these parameters also. It's good to know Ford wasn't embellishing results, it was just the outcome of the testing regimen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That helps a lot. I would enjoy seeing the write up of their testing, if they post it. It may help others understand these parameters also. It's good to know Ford wasn't embellishing results, it was just the outcome of the testing regimen. All of the test procedures are available on fueleconomy.gov and have been for quite some time. This is nothing new. Some people don't understand the test procedures. Some understand but just don't like it. And some are just going to gripe about something regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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