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The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranked #7 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Ford Fusion Hybrid has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
8.5
Overall
Critics' Rating: | 8.7 |
Performance: | 7.6 |
Interior: | 8.1 |
Safety: | TBD |
Reliability: | TBD |
The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid finishes in the top half of our midsize car rankings. It delivers solid performance for a sedan and offers a relatively upscale interior.
Yes, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is a good car. While the powertrain may not wow, this Ford handles better than many midsize cars. Climb inside, and you'll find a well-appointed cabin with two rows of spacious and supportive seats. The features list includes several standard driver assistance technologies and a user-friendly infotainment system, but trunk space is lacking.
The Fusion Hybrid makes a good choice for many midsize-car shoppers. In addition to the reasons listed above, its starting price is competitive with other midsize sedans (usually, hybrids are considerably more expensive than nonhybrids in the same class). Still, you may want to check out other options, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid.
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The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid belongs to a generation that began with the 2013 model year. The new model has a revamped trim lineup and several new standard driver assistance features, including lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking.
You can potentially save thousands of dollars by shopping for a used model, though you may miss out on some of the 2019's newer features. If you are interested in a used model, check out our reviews of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and head to our Used Car Deals page to learn about the savings and discounts you can find on used cars.
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The Fusion Hybrid's starting price is around $27,500. That's competitively priced for a hybrid midsize car, and it's not too much more than some nonhybrid competitors. The highest trim, the Fusion Hybrid Titanium, starts at around $34,500, which is less than the cost of many midsize cars' top trims.
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The Honda Accord Hybrid gets better fuel economy than the Fusion Hybrid, and it delivers a similarly comfortable ride. The Honda can't match the Ford for handling, however. Inside, the Accord Hybrid has some of the best rear seats in the class, and it has more trunk space than the Fusion Hybrid. These are both good cars, but the Accord Hybrid is the better choice.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid have a lot in common, including easy-to-use infotainment features, a spacious cabin, and a smooth ride. The Camry is more powerful, but the Fusion handles better. The Camry, however, gets much better fuel economy. Both cars are good, but the Toyota is better.
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This Ford sedan seats five people. Both rows of seats are supportive and comfortable with a good amount of space. The sloping roofline, however, slightly cuts into the driver's rearward visibility.
There are two full sets of LATCH connectors for installing car seats. The system earns a Marginal rating (the second-lowest rating) for its ease of use from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Inside, the Fusion Hybrid pairs a stylish look with high-quality materials. There are nicer cabins in the class, but you won't complain about this Ford's upscale interior.
Most midsize cars, including other hybrids, offer more trunk space than the Fusion Hybrid's 12 cubic feet of room. On the bright side, that's still enough space for a few sets of golf clubs or about 10 grocery bags.
Standard features in the Ford Fusion Hybrid include Ford's MyKey (which lets you set speed and audio volume parameters for other drivers of your car), a nine-speaker sound system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and navigation. Available features include a moonroof, an 11-speaker premium audio system, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, satellite radio, and HD Radio.
The hub of the Fusion Hybrid's technology is the user-friendly SYNC 3 infotainment system. It's got everything you could ask for: easy-to-see buttons on the touch screen, intuitive menu layouts, and short response times.
Driving around town, the Fusion Hybrid's 188-horsepower powertrain does just fine and provides decent pickup. However, it feels slow when you try to open up the throttle for things like highway merging and passing.
The Fusion Hybrid gets 43 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Those are better ratings than any nonhybrid midsize sedan by a considerable margin. They're on par with several hybrid competitors as well (including the Kia Optima Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid), though they trail a few midsize hybrids' ratings, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Fusion Hybrid Ride and Handling: Surprisingly Sporty
Don't expect it to behave like a sports car, but the Fusion Hybrid will challenge any preconceived notions you have about hybrids handling poorly. It's capable and composed, and it delivers a smooth ride to boot.
The 2019 Fusion Hybrid does not yet have a predicted reliability rating from J.D. Power.
Ford backs the Fusion Hybrid with a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Certain hybrid powertrain components are covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
The 2019 Fusion Hybrid earns a five-out-of-five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Standard driver assistance features include a rearview camera and the new-for-2019 Ford Co-Pilot360, which is a suite of advanced safety features that includes lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking.
Available features include rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic parking assist.
For 2019, Ford streamlines the Fusion Hybrid's lineup into three trims. Ford drops the Fusion S and Fusion Platinum trims (formerly the highest) from the lineup, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid SEL makes its debut, slotting between the SE and Titanium trims. We cover the nonhybrid Ford Fusion and plug-in hybrid Fusion Energi in separate reviews.
All Fusion Hybrid models feature front-wheel drive and a 188-horsepower powertrain comprising a four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The base SE trim should be fine for most people, as it comes with a robust features list. If you want a few more luxury features, like heated seats and partial leather upholstery, step up to the SEL trim.
The Fusion Hybrid SE carries a starting price of $27,555. It comes standard with Ford's MyKey, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a nine-speaker audio system, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen.
The Fusion Hybrid SEL joins the lineup for the 2019 model year and starts at $31,520. In addition to the lower trim's features, the SEL comes with partial leather upholstery, heated front seats, remote start, and voice-activated navigation.
The Fusion Hybrid Titanium model starts at $34,485. It adds a moonroof, front sport seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, HD Radio, rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
Check out our U.S. News Best Price Program for great savings at your local Ford dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Ford deals page.
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The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid holds its own in the competitive midsize car class, earning a spot in the top half of our rankings. The Fusion Hybrid's primary strengths are its upscale cabin and surprisingly agile handling. With many more positive attributes and few negatives, the Fusion Hybrid makes a solid choice for midsize-sedan shoppers.
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