- Good deals are rare on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid at this time
- Expect to see prices close to MSRP in many regions
In the 2010 model year, Ford introduced a new wrinkle to its lineup: the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Coming into the 2013 model year, the Fusion Hybrid arrives with an all-new look that includes razor-sharp ridges on the hood, elongated headlights and an all-around more aggressive look. Under its hood, Ford eliminated the old 2.5-liter Duratec hybrid setup and replaced it with a smaller-displacement engine that nets it a slight decrease in power -- 191 horsepower down to 188 horsepower -- but a huge 6 mpg increase in the city and 11 mpg increase on the highway. Also brand new on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid is Active Noise Cancellation, which senses cabin noise, the transmits reverse sound waves through the car's speakers to cancel out the noise, making the Fusion Hybrid's cabin pin-drop quiet.
Introduction
The 2013 Ford Fusion only comes in a single trim level: Base. Under the 2013 Fusion’s hood it features an all-new 2.0-liter four-cylinder, Atkins-cycle engine. The engine hooks up to a permanent-magnet AC synchronous motor that uses a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that produces up to 35 kW. Between the 141-horsepower that the engine creates and the 35 kW that the electric motor creates, the Fusion Hybrid has a total of 188 horsepower. Obviously, the Fusion Hybrid is not a performance vehicle, but it is all about fuel economy, as it gets 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway.
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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE
Most PopularRecommended for: Buyers looking for a mid-size car that nears the 50 mpg mark
The Base trim level is all there is for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid. Under its hood is a 2.0-liter engine mated to an electric motor that nets it 188 horsepower and links up to an E-CVT automatic transmission. On the outside, the Fusion Hybrid comes standard with 17-inch painted aluminum rims, regenerative braking, body-colored power mirrors, welcome lighting, chrome grille, projector headlights, LED taillights, body-color rocker moldings and tinted windows. On the inside, the Fusion Hybrid comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, urethane shifter knob, power windows and door locks, intermittent wipers, three 12-volt power ports, compass, ford MyKey, six-speaker AM/FM/CD MP3 stereo system, Ford Sync, and 10-way power driver seat.
Is It a Good Time to Buy?
Deals are Scarce
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