Economical Family Hauler: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi hybrid sedan
The new 2017 Ford Fusion sedan continues to be a game changer among midsize sedans, with the most technologically advanced lineup ever. The 2017 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid also benefits from the updates to the standard Fusion sedan. Available in SE, Titanium and Platinum trim levels, the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid is a technology-packed electrified vehicle that offer an advanced EcoGuide system to provide drivers real-time coaching for even better fuel economy.
Fusion Energi features a 7.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery for an expected range of 19 miles using electric power only. The car automatically switches to an efficient 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine when the battery is depleted, allowing customers to drive more than 500 miles. Torque is communicated to the pavement through an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (eCVT).
Ford continues to innovate and evolve with its lithium-ion batteries that save weight and take up less space than other hybrids in its segment. Recharging Fusion Energi can be done overnight in just 2.5 hours. The car is smart enough to know when to begin charging to get electricity at the lowest price. It can even preheat or precool the cabin before drivers leave to save more fuel.
Control hardware for the Fusion Energi consists of an four-wheel independent suspensions system with MacPherson struts combined with a short-long arm configuration and a stabilizer bar up front and a multi-link setup with twin-tube gas-pressurized shocks at the rear.
The 2017 Fusion sedan family is the first car sold here with Ford’s pedestrian detection system. Fusion also has hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability. The new high-tech gear shift dial results in a roomier cabin with easy-to-reach bins. Lane-keeping assist helps drivers maintain SYNC® 3, Ford’s new communications and entertainment system, is also available. It features faster performance, more conversational voice recognition, a more intuitive smartphone-like touch screen and easier-to-understand graphical interface. SYNC Connect, optional with SYNC 3, enables owners to remotely start their car, schedule future starts, or lock and unlock the car using their smartphone.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 112.2; overall length: 191.8; width: 72.9; height: 58.0
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle four-cylinder gasoline – 141 hp at 6000 rpm and 129 lbs-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, 88kW permanent magnet AC Synchronous Motor, and 7.6 kWh Litium-ion battery.
Transmission: electronic continuously variable automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 43 city/41 hwy, (gasoline); 104 city/91 hwy. MPGe
Cargo capacity: 8.2 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, dual front seat knee airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, AdvanceTrac with electronic stability control, hill start assist, daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, LED automatic headlights, rear view camera, integrated blind spot sideview mirrors, perimeter alarm, SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, intelligent access with remote start system, SYNC communications system, MyKey, push button engine start, reverse sensing system, individual tire pressure monitoring system, and tire inflator and sealant kit. Platinum adds navigation system, blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, lane keeping system, enhanced park assist, adaptive cruise control with Stop-and—Go, pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, universal garage door opener, and automatic high beams.
Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile
Powertrain: 5-year/60,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/unlimited
Roadside Assistance: 5-year/60,000 mile 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid sedan starts from $31,120 for the SE, $32m 120 for the Titanium and $39,120 for the Platinum. Destination charges add $875.
