The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are rated as the most fuel efficient midsize cars in North America, along with another top rating for safety. That makes Ford the only U. S. automaker to earn both best-in-class ratings for one model.
And it's not just one -- the Ford Escape SUV earned the same double rating in 2008. The "Top Safety Pick" rating is from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Fusion Hybrid offers 41 mpg city, while the Escape Hybrid is simply the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet. Ford Motor Company also has more IIHS "Top Safety Picks" than any other automaker, import or domestic.
The new Fusion Hybrid's class-leading fuel economy bests the Toyota Camry hybrid by at 8 mpg in the city. The new car also features Ford's innovative EcoGuide, which coaches drivers to maximize fuel efficiency by giving you instant feedback, guiding you to smoother accelerating and braking, both of which save gas.
In addition, the new Fusion and sibling Mercury Milan offer three fuel-sipping gas engine options, a 2.5-liter, an enhanced 3.0-liter V-6, and a 3.5-liter V-6. Fusions equipped with the smallest of the three choices are expected to deliver at least 3 mpg better on the highway than the Honda Accord, and 2 mpg better than the Toyota Camry.
Because the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are so eco-friendly, you may qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. This is good.
So, yes, there is some good news from Detroit.
You can find more articles about green cars, hybrid cars and electric cars by Evelyn Kanter on Examiner.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
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