Clean Green Cars: Consumer Reports say Fusion hybrid is equal to Camry, sportier

Consumer Reports say Fusion hybrid is equal to Camry, sportier

Filed under: Hybrid, Ford

2010 Ford Fusion hybrid - Click above for high-res gallery

Ford’s new 2010 Fusion hybrid has earned plenty of accolades since it debuted at the LA Auto Show last fall, and the latest praise comes from Consumer Reports. In its most recent round of testing, the entire Fusion lineup did well, but CR singled out the hybrid model and declared it “essentially tied” with long-time favorite, the Toyota Camry hybrid. The Fusion racked up 34 mpg, beating out the Kia Optima in a test of mid-size family sedans.

Compared to the Camry, CR agreed with most other reviewers that the Fusion felt sportier:

“The new Fusions are very impressive especially the Hybrid,” said David Champion, senior director of CR’s Auto Test Center. “The Hybrid successfully blends excellent fuel economy with driving pleasure, something all other hybrids have failed to do.”

Although we’ve disagreed with some of Consumer Reports’ previous assessments, this is one case where we’re both of the same mind.

Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid