Fusion Hybrid Wins Mom’s Heart With Quiet Engine and Cabin

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

model as tested $29,590

Test Drove 09/28/09 – 10/05/09
reviewed by Sara Lacey

We’ve heard it before, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” So many vehicles out there have so many parts that they distract from the whole, and a lengthy features list starts to read like a rap sheet. That’s not the case with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid lives up to the mantra, giving me the features I like the most and wrapping them up in a sharp, fuel-efficient whole. This car is awesome.

I was excited for this test drive because Ford has been getting lots of kudos for the Fusion Hybrid. Our intrepid Courtney Messenbaugh attended the Fusion Hybrid preview and was impressed. When I went to pick up the car, however, I thought, “Meh.” Initially, I was underwhelmed by its looks and its gray exterior with a gray interior when I saw it the first night. I have to confess: I get a little bored of the silver and gray cars that I’ve tested lately. However, when I came out to drive it the next day, I saw a different car.

The more I looked at the Fusion Hybrid, the more I liked it. So how did I go from “meh” to “awesome?” Simple, I drove it.

The Fusion Hybrid’s drive and ride quality amazed me the most. At traffic light, the engine’s starting and stopping was undetectable; there was no loud engine start noise, and no lurching as the engine jumped to life. It was impressive. Some might worry about a hybrid not having enough power, but the Fusion Hybrid never felt inadequate. Highway driving was a breeze, and city driving was a cinch.

The quiet cabin and engine are phenomenal. It was a true pleasure to drive this car because silence is something I never get at home.

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