The Ford Fusion Hybrid is in a category all its own when it comes to hybrid passenger cars. It is new for 2009 and offers an aggressive strong hybrid drivetrain. Design Unlike the Prius and Insight, the Fusion Hybrid doesn’t look like a hybrid. Styling is the same as the gas-only Fusion sedan except for a very attractive hybrid decal. The car has a sleek and attractive athletic pure sedan appeal. The classic Ford wide plate chrome grille is appealing as is the general rake and stance. Interior The car is roomy and comfortable. The six way automatically adjustable leather seats are supportive and easy to relax in and get ‘just right.’ Of the three most popular hybrids, the Fusion has the most beautiful and tastefully done driver interface. The traditional instrument cluster is evolved into a bright colorful LCD display that opens on either side of the central dial speedometer. It has a lot of custom configuration options from a minimalist to total gearhead. One of the more interesting and useful elements is an EV mode envelope that shows you your potential to stay within EV only operation. That window widens and narrows […]