Ford Fusion/Mondeo 2013 - Hybrid & Energi Models

The 4 door Aston  2013 Ford Fusion/Mondeo

Ahhhh  Meeester Bond your four door saloon awaits you....... Ford have done it, havn't they, unashamedly plagarised Aston Martin's trade mark grille, that is  – it's a bit cheeky, but to be honest the result isn't bad. Cars in this sector tend to be hideously bland to look at, I'm sure we all find ourselves being overwhelmed by apathy at the sight of most four door hatchback's. But this is reasonably inoffensive to the eye, sleek, pretty? I think I need a lie down.....Nurse NURSE.

The Fusion will be available in S, SE and Titanium trims and with 3 engine options. In the states the bread and butter standard unit is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-four with approx 170 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, mated solely to a six-speed automatic transmission. Also available are a 1.6-liter EcoBoost (Turbo) four with 179 hp and 172 lb-ft, and the top of the range 2.0-liter EcoBoost four with 237 hp and 250 lb-ft. Both engines can be had with the same six-speed automatic, though the smaller 1.6-liter engine can be mated to a six-speed manual box. Front-wheel drive is standard across the range, but top-of-the-line Fusions with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine can be had with all-wheel drive. Ford is no longer going to offer a V6

In the Hybrid (above), power comes from a 2.0L inline-four – downsized from the 2.5-liter unit in the current Fusion Hybrid. Total output is estimated to be 185 hp and 130 lb-ft torque, powering the front wheels via an electronically controlled (CVT) continuously variable transmission. The Hybrid runs on 17-inch wheels wrapped in low-rolling-resistance tires, and Ford says the car should achieve up to 47 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on a run. That not only beats the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid, but also gets tantalisingly close to Prius territory. Ford says that the Fusion Hybrid will be able to operate at speeds up to 62 mph without starting the engine, very useful for efficient cruising.