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Old 01-06-2009, 02:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ford Fusion hybrid mpgs tops Camry's hybrid

The 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid (due out this spring) is officially the most fuel efficient mid size sedan, beating Camry by a whopping 8 mpg city. The official EPA certification is:

2010 Fusion 41 city/36 hwy while the Camry is currently EPA certified at 33city/34 hwy.

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Ill wait until I see it on Fuel Economy before I beleive it. But if it realy is, Good for Ford.
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Well depends if the "hybrid" drive is there for performance or for economy. Just because it says hybrid doesn't automatically mean more mpg's
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Only downside will be cost - reputedly around $27K MSRP.
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Spend more to save more. That always makes sense
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wHEN ARE WE GOING TO SEE CARS IN THE US THAT GET ATLEAST 60 mpg. We have the technology now.?
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Ill wait until I see it on Fuel Economy before I beleive it. But if it realy is, Good for Ford.
Car and Driver Feb 2009 C/D Observed 300 miles.

• Ford Fusion 34
• Nissan Alitma 32
• Toyota Camery 31
• Chevolet Malibu 29

Complete numbers in the magazine.
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Car is butt ugly. When American companies can make good looking, reliable cars-then I will buy again.
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