Happy New Years Eve everyone! Just wanted to clarify this... The vehicle in the video is actually a 2018 model, when Ford dropped off the car we were told it was 2019, but the 19 model year has a very subtle tweak to the front and rear fascias, including Ford removing the chrome bar that connected the rear taillights together that we didn't like and the Platinum trim was renamed to Titanium. At the time of filming, this info was not yet confirmed, we apologize for any confusion and thank you all so much for watching! See you all next year ;)
Also one small detail - the MY2019 Fusion Energi has a revised battery pack that goes from 7.6 kWh to 9 kWh which grants a ~30 miles EV range. Not a huge increase but enough to keep it competitive for the last year it would likely be on sale.
As popular as this car is I believe Ford is making a terrible mistake. Sedans may not be the top sellers right now, but definitely deserve a place in the market.
The Malibu drives like crap! It's loud and not as nearly as smooth as a drive either. The new one I test drove would shudder when you put it in reverse! Very disappointing for a nice looking brand new car.
I think that Ford should keep the Fusion because it is still a decent seller. I know that the sales are going down, but at least keep it for the people who prefer sedans over suvs.
My wife has a 2016 Fusion Energi. even with it's short EV range, it gets her 7 miles to work and back every day. Went 3.5 months without buying fuel for it.
Might want to consider putting a bit of fuel stabilizer in the tank when you fill up. I've heard of people having issues with fuel going bad when they drive these types of cars so little. Can end up costing an arm and a leg if it gums up the fuel system.
@@nodak81 Yeah. Not a bad idea. Not sure how long before fuel starts to go bad. I put fuel in it a week ago. It's still right below the F on the gauge :)
Once a week put it in a different mode and it'll run the engine. Maybe a day when using heat or air. I drive almost 35 miles So I save electric mode on my way home.
I have owned this car for just about a month and I have avg 88 MPG. I live in the city so driving in the city this car is off the chart on gas mileage. On the Highway, I tend to avg about 53 MPG. I love this car 2017
@@Davido50 I agree I have a 2016 fusion titanium and I still have a 2009 sel v6 fusion with 123,000 miles on it absolutely no problems and it's fully loaded red color metallic these fusions are very reliable that made me buy the second 1
@@Davido50 My 2011 Fusion took me 180k miles with no work but normal wear and tear. I sold it to my niece and the only reason I didnt get another fusion was because they are dropping sedans and I needed to get used to another brand. Ended up picking up a certified preowned '17 civic touring, well see how it treats me.
You would not believe how serene the highway ride of this Energi is. Very smooth and just eats up the miles, feels very solid. This was not mentioned in the review.
This is a ‘17-‘18, ‘19s have a slightly revised front and rear and the Energi is only available with 17” wheels now as the 18s are no longer an option. They’ve also deleted the Energi badges from the side of the car for ‘19 and they killed the Platinum trim this year. Plat was essentially a loaded Titanium plus the quilted seats and brown dash but that’s been deleted this year in favor of heavily simplifying the lineup to assist in making ordering easier. For ‘19, all Fusion Energis are Titaniums, the SE has been killed on the plug-in version as well.
For being as old as it is, it definitely is still competitive. I see a ton of Fusions driving around, was shocked to see Ford ditch this car (not as surprised with the others). All of his gripes here just relate to the fact its a car that stems from 2013, I guess what do you expect? I think its still a competitive car and sales show, wish it wasn’t being discontinued
This is still a good car. Good looking, comfortable, spacious, well priced and high trims are very well equipped. So what if the interior is slightly dated, the materials and tech is good. There’s still a market for this car and ford isn’t known for changing their cars every 2-3 years, they often have long lifecycles.
Yep, if you looking for a car that has a long life with you and plan to run it into the ground.. .. say 10 years of ownership?.. the older the model is the more parts you'll be able to get later on, say used from a junk yard, or aftermarket. you could have a 2019 Fusion and have a dear hit it and schmuck its door up, and you could pull the door from a 2013 non hybrid in a junk yard to repair it.. Also these hybrids drive systems are mechanically very simple and have very few to no wear parts like traditional systems... one guy here on UA-cam has 400+k miles on a Gen1 volt, with no mechanical issues with the drive line, (he had one computer module to replace due to a accident with a loose tire on the freeway).. and he replaced wheel bearings a couple times in that 400+K , now finally the battery has been cycled to many times and is failing .. but he still drives around just fine in "hybrid mode" using the gas engine to make power for the electric drive.. Not to mention if you can drive these in mainly EV only mode you have way less oil changes and fuel costs... and if you use the regen brake all the time your break pads last for what seems to be FOREVER! My reason for owning a electric is reliability, nearly no fuel costs, and very low maintenance costs (oil, break pads) not for the "green save the planet " part of it because a power plant is still making the emissions unless its a green source of power.
We've driven a loaded 2015 Fusion Hybrid SE since we bought it new. It's been reliable, had the space for a family of 4 (including truck space without the batteries), and well put together. The only complaints we've had are the passenger seat sits too low and is not adjustable, the engine runs a bit too loudly, and we get an average 0f 37 mpg instead of the 40 that was promised. We've taken it comfortably on long trips and it's run fine. No reason to ditch it. Plus we got considerable money off the original price, no money down, and a 0% loan from Ford. We've been very happy. I regard the Fusion as a winner.
as a person that owns a ford fusion energi and test drove soo many hybrids from mainstream to luxury before choosing, he is severely misinformed. For one, you can definitely hold in battery mode while in hybrid if you arent lead footed. it tells you how long you can hold in hybrid. He literally had nothing good to say about this car which is ridiculous. the engine doesn't make that much noise during normal driving (sometimes i dont even notice and i hate harsh noises) which is why i bought it over the Honda Accord hybrid. The Honda couldnt make it up a hill on battery whereas the fusion could. the honda made weird noises when braking whereas the fusion doesn't. The honda felt like a tin can whereas the fusion felt much more substantial. It's also quieter. P.S. the Fusion did not replace the Taurus in 2006 the ford 500 did which then got rebadged back to taurus. He acts like he knows what he is saying but he is so misinformed. His opinions have no backing.
@Jonathan A I suppose if we look size for size then it would replace but when we look at all cars in general they are all getting bigger. size for size the Lancer would replace the old galant but the galant got bigger. The altima got bigger than the old maxima but then the maxima became larger until just a few years ago. The malibu is bigger than the old impala but then the impala was redesigned and now is bigger than the malibu. However, the Taurus is technically full size but is as cramped inside as a women with the gout tryina put on heels. It, for sure, has no place here.
Exactly He should not be reviewing a car that he has no knowledge of what it is all about. Most plugin's do not get more than 26miles on electric. Except the Volt 40 electric miles but then the mileage goes to 33 mpg
I actually owned a 2005 five hundred and still have it in the family and still goes strong after 186k miles. Replaced it with a 2017 Fusion SE and then got a 2018 SE hybrid which I dare say have plenty more space than the full sized Fivehundred. He has no idea what he’s talking about, the 2.0 L sounds awesome, I would rather it get the 1.5 L.
Ford and Chevy aren't discontinuing their sedans because sedans don't sell. THEIR sedans don't sell. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are doing just great. This is what happens when you keep producing cool things that don't hold up compared to anybody else.
Barmel Harrell well, the problem with “on paper” is there’s so much paper. I just found so much “on paper” that very clearly shows yearly Honda sales going up by a thousand every few years. Anyways the majority of people don’t buy/finance vehicles new anyway. I don’t know anyone who has, they all buy/finance used.
The problem is, overwhelmingly the fusion is voted as the best looking sedan, but gets highly mixed reviews leaving it behind even nissans. In addition, the pricing just isn’t there. The 2019 Fusion Energi’s MSRP was nearly 37,000 compared to a toyota corolla which was around 20,000. Ford continues to shoot themselves in the foot.
@@thezoom2k Fusion Energi is a top of the line electric while the Toyota Corolla priced at 20,000 is the base model. The Fusion looks pretty but is notorious for transmission (aka not cheap) problems while the Corolla... not so much known for any problems past wear and tear. Comparing the two, respectfully, doesn't really make sense. The Fusion is a very nice car but I couldn't for the life of me find one that wasn't fucked up
Jonathan A Ford didn't need permission to use Mazda engines when they owned most of the brand...for example,the Ford d4 platform is basically a Volvo p2 chassis,but when ford bought Volvo it became a Ford chassis and they used it in the explorer,flex, and taurus without asking Volvo For permission
Jonathan A I never said the current fusion was on a Volvo chassis go read the comment and the engines are made in a Ford factory so it's designed by Mazda but unfortunately Mazda doesn't make engines for the fusion in a Mazda factory
It's because Ford sold 900,000 trucks last year in the U.S. That's more than Rav4 and Camry combined, Toyota's 2 bestsellers! That's why Ford is hyping the Ranger too.
Sync3 is much faster in both of my cars, I think switching from Apple back to Sync might have caused the delay, Android auto switching doesn't have the same impact.
It may be a dying sedan but we can all come to an agreement that the fusion,Sonata,Camry 6,,And Altima look very appealing in the midsize segment. I commend Ford. For being competitive and not making a hideous sedan that makes you wanna grab a coat hanger and stop the unholy pregnancy from turning into an actual birth😎
I have an 18 Hybrid Titanium White Platinum Color. I have had the car for 6 months. These are my first impressions. Love the paint color. Looks awesome when its clean. Also love the LED daytime running lights and the LED nighttime rear lights that extend the entire length of the taillight unlike most cheaper fusions. Regarding the interior, I actually like the seats that are about the same as your tester. I am 6'3" and about 200 pounds and the seat holds me in nicely. The heated steering wheel is nice and turns on automatically when its colder out. I also like the rain sensing wipers and auto bright lights when you enter a very dark area. Regarding the engine. In the warmer months when i do not have to use heat or AC i have been getting over 46 MPG which is awesome. The tank is about 12 gallons and right now fills up for under 30 bucks and last for almost 600 miles! In the winter months when the heat is on the car gets around 39-40 MPG. My major negatives about the car would be the power off the line and the trunk space. Your really need to punch it to get on the highway. That being said you get used to it. Regarding the trunk, the battery takes up a lot of space so get a smaller golf bag. Overall I am happy with my 18 Fusion Titanium and would get it again.
I have a ford 2014 Titanium Energi. It’s a great car. Your stats and comment were spot on. I kinda felt some favoritism going on with this guys video review. It’s his opinion I guess. Regarding the seating. My son and I always fall asleep and nap in these seats from time to time. I have driven for 5 hrs straight in this car no complaints. This cars just so comfy compared to our other cars. It has heated/cooled seating. It’s been great. Less repairs and more reliable then my wife’s Chevy Cruze 2015. I don’t mind the CVT transmission I’m not a speeding junky I don’t need the feeling of changing gears. It’s silky smooth. It’s quick when overtaking other cars and changing lanes because it combines instant torque using the battery with the engine. And when placing your foot full down on the pedal and using combined battery/engine mode it goes from 0-60 in no time at all.
LOL at him complaining of a slow touch screen but really its cause he doesnt know how to use it and is just clicking on random things. maybe he should keep the car for a bit before filming a review on it? That Sync 3 is actually decently fast.
@@godfatherNYC then dont watch him. I like him. If I wanted a very to the point review I'd get alex on autos. This is more informal. Still, the best is savagegeese
The Sync3 is my escape was garbage - it crashed all the time on bluetooth audio and frequently froze, quit playing music. Sometimes just a black screen. Then I would have to pull over shut the car completely off and restart it for audio to work again. Ford couldn't do anything about it. Bought it brand new and traded it in after three years.
I have always owned BMWs,Toyotas and Hondas but I decided to buy a company car, 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Best decision ever. I love my Ford Fusion. Besides that i got 0% financing for 60 months and 3k in rebates. This car os way better than my previous Avalon and Toyota Prius. Ford should not discontinue this car!!
Im a huge ford fan but they are absolutely so dumb for discontinuing the fusion, i can understand why they had to kill the fiesta, focus and taurus, but why the fusion?, even before its discontinuation it was still a big seller, ford really messed up discontinuing the fusion and that’s coming from a big ford fan myself
I had a 2014 Fusion Titanium, MFT was never slow for me, when I left the Fusion for a recall they gave me a 2017 Fusion SE Luxury and Sync3 was so slow. I want another Fusion, Ford is making a huge mistake if they actually cut off the Fusion.
I like the fusion, I rented the SE model with the NA 2.5 and got 36 mpg on average. It was a nice riding roomy car, too bad it will be discontinued. The 19s would be good value for money.
My dad has a 14 SE model with the 2.5 Duratec I4 and he only gets 25 MPG because he drives in the city more than highways. My dad had three Fusions in his lifetime. The first Fusion was bought new and was 2007 Ford Fusion SE with Sport Appearance Package with the 2.3 Duratec I4 and the next car he got was a 2011 Mercury Milan Premier with the 3.0 Duratec V6 before he got the 2014 Fusion SE 2.5 Duratec I4. All three were automatic and the Mercury and 2014 Fusion was bought used.
Standard Fusion Hybrid has BIGGER truck space and the same fuel economy if not plugging in (which most people do not, it's a PIA that saves pennies), and COSTS a lot less.
I am so glad I chose the regular hybrid over the Energi. I was considering both but went with regular hybrid for 3 reasons. 1. Trunk space. There is literally NONE whatsoever due to the bigger battery. I didn't expect this when I seen it. HUGE turn off. 2. Lack of models. Almost all Energi's are loaded models. I didn't want leather or a moonroof. The SE hybrid still comes standard with all the tech stuff. 3. Charging. The regular hybrid charges itself and I still get between 55-60mpg in city driving. If I were to go through the trouble of paying to have a charger installed on my house, I would just get a full EV. I stop at a gas station every 6 weeks for less than 5 minutes.
I have this car, and the seats EXTREMELY comfortable, more than the Accord or Malibu .. One of the reasons I bought this was for the interior as I prefer it to over other cars. Just my opinion.
I rented a 2019 Titanium Hybrid recently for a road trip. I did 735 km and I still had just under a quarter of a tank left. I did over 1600 km for the whole trip and it cost me $98.00 for gas and that's in Canadian dollars. This really opened my eyes. The car was comfortable, quiet and drove very nicely. I spent over 7 1/2 hrs driving almost non stop, just taking a couple breaks. It felt like a big car and just cruised down the highway at 110 kmh or so. I never had a problem with the touch screen. The car looks good, mine was black. I am seriously thinking of buying one in the platinum white. When you get in the car and it says 960 km to empty, they are not kidding. It's a Hybrid, drive it like one and you will smile everytime you go pass the gas station. The only negative and it's a small one, I wish the lumbar support would go up and down also., but I did spend nearly 8 hours in the drivers seat. This got better gas mileage than my Fiesta. Yes I know, I do need a new car.lol.
Love your reviews. Watch them all. I don’t think beating the car up for not having a fun factor is a bit of a stretch. It’s a plug in hybrid. I don’t think the audience buying these is really looking for that fun factor. It’s a commuter car 🚗. That being said I agree with everything else. It’s dated. It buzzes. Def needs some improvements to keep up.
I’ve been using my new Ford Fusion Energi 2019 for almost two months already and here are my thoughts. 1) car is really pleasant to drive. Soft to handle and responsive to maneuver in ev mode. 2) high end interior. Everything is made to please. The finish is great, interior has been crafted using high quality materials. There a few exceptions though such the sunroof cover and the sunglasses compartment both lacking of the same touch and feel and seemed neglected. Tech. The car is full of gadgets and the app complements the whole allowing to track your usage and adding some other stuff such remote start or feo locate your car. Some very cool safety elements are added such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep sign, blind spot mirror alert, etc. Exterior. It looks great the led lights and the latest facelift gave to the 2019 fusion the ultimate version of this -already- nice car, people turn their heads to look at the car... however it is not perfect, in heavy winter the snow and ice and because the aerodynamic design, get stuck over the trunk making very difficult to open and when you do, a bunch of snow will fall onto the trunck space, which is by the way seriously reduced because the battery. Please be sure to look at it yourself before buying is quite shocking. The charger little door is definitely the worst on this car, the lock is constantly not able to close when even a small qty of snow or ice is stuck there, I find myself continuously driving with this door open because it gets open on my way. Ford should revise the design of this. Fuel consumption. This is where all gets weird. With a 1000kms and making in average 75 km per day and 2 charges (35 to work + full charge there + 35 home + full charge + 5 km for random trips) the consumption is not even close to what I’ve expected. In total I got 937km for 47L (considering 600km on EV from the total) I am very disappointed so far, as this type of consumption does not justify at all the high investment I made and if I go a little further it gets even more expensive than a regular sedan. How is posible that when the engine kicks in the consumption goes as crazy as that? I know in Canada we have rough winters, but this is not even that, the car charges and gives an autonomy of 29km per charge in average which is decent considering the weather. But the consumption... I don’t know.
I own a 2018 fusion plug-in. Reviewer is a little negative regarding the car. It does have two real downsides. (1) trunk space is very lacking. It cannot be sugar coated it is small. (2) engine is loud while under heavy acceleration. That being said 188 combined hp is adequate acceleration compared to most ev’s. I was asked why I purchased this over some of the competitors... here is why... (1) Ford is pretty much giving these away. So much car for the price. We leased at 2k down $320/mo 36 mos 12k a year residual of 13k. That’s cheap. (2) I like the EV even though right now gas prices are so low it hardly matters. It’s a hedge against the dreaded $4+ a gallon everyone remembers. It gets me to work and most of the way home. 12mile commute each way. (3) $4000+ tax credit (4) best looking EV car for reasonable cost. Looks like a luxury sport sedan, not a Prius. (5) it might sound silly but I try to buy American cars if they are comparable.
I don't have a Fusion of any type bit my mother is dead set on a plug in car. She drives most days but rarely more than 20 miles. I can see how the plug in Fusion could be a good choice for her. This reviewer approached this car in a stupid way. Flooring it in auto mode then complaining about the gas engine doing the work. He doesn't have the attitude that it takes to appreciate what this car offers. Sure. A Tesla has beeakneck full electric acceleration but also cost a lot more and is ultimately limited in range in a way this car is not, due to need to find a charge and time required
You hit it right on the head at 20:00. I wish they came out with a full electric Fusion. I'd be all for it if it was in the same price range as other electric vehicles. With my 2017 Fusion Energi, my commute to and from work is on complete electric and it's an amazing feeling not having to dump money into it every week for gas. I'm able to extend my gas tank to almost 750-1,000 miles before a fill up.
I have had my 2019 Ford Fusion Energi for 30 days. Using a Kill-a-Watt meter, it cost me $34.49 in electricity to charge it or about $1.15 per day (less than a cup of coffee). This is for all city driving and in Canadian funds. I should add my electric company charges 15 cents per kwh.
It’s still crazy to me that they’re canceling all sedans as here where I live I see at least 10-20 fusions a day. Focuses are really popular too, but not as much as the fusion. The fusion is more popular than every other car in its class where I live. Camry, accord, and Sonata are popular too, but nowhere near the fusion. Though we do have the best selling ford dealerships in the tristate near me.
I’m almost happy that Ford isn’t making cars any more. I just got the 2020 hybrid fusion. Knowing that it’s gonna be the last fusion by Ford, this also means that my car won’t have a new version of it meaning I won’t regret buying one this year instead of next year if they had a new model 😅
I bought a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Energi a month ago. Got an incredible deal and it was a fleet vehicle with low miles. I see this is technically a 2018 but you noted the 2019 has minor changes. So I feel like I got a great car and a great deal. The regen braking is great IMO. It allows the car to run on battery about half the time so I'm content with that. I like the tech as well. Glad I made the purchase.
I have driven FORD cars for years. I drive 175 miles per day roundtrip for work and they have all been virtually trouble free during the 200 to 250 K that I drove them. I just bought a 2019 Fusion and based on FORD's decision to stop producing sedans means it will be my last FORD product.
I love my 2017 Energi SE Luxury edition. In hindsight I would have just gotten the regular hybrid due to the only 20 mile full electric range but the rebates are so much better on the Energi it is a much better deal. Also, I drive this car in the way it is intended, easy and efficiently, I have no problems and plenty of power. No children so the trunk space is not an issue. Hope they will continue it for 2020 which is the latest rumor, I may trade in for another when my lease ends.
I absolutely love my ‘17 Fusion Energi. Best car I’ve ever owned. Sad that it’ll be my last Ford. I don’t need or want an SUV. Asian or European cars from now on. 😢
I really like this generation of Fusion. It is a sharp looking car and people who have them say they’re pretty reliable. I was going to buy one a few years ago but I couldn’t find one with a 6-speed manual transmission so I bought a Mazda 6 instead.
The fusion is still a great looking car I had a 2006 SEL V6 and I have a 2011 sport and love it, never a problem with either car and I can beat a Camry or accord off the line.
IN THAT HYBRID, LIKE THE PRIUS, THE ENGINE DOESNT POWER THE WHEELS DIRECTLY. ONLY THE MOTOR/GENERATORS POWER THE FRONT WHEELS. SO HAVING A BIGGER ENGINE ALONE WITHOUT BIGGER MOTORS WILL DO NOTHING TO INCREASE IT'S O-60. IT WILL ONLY USE MORE GAS
Ford been using the same parallel access design, with 2 electric motors since some of the first hybrids in 2005. WeberAuto has some good videos about it... There's a small starter/generator motor and a traction motor, under heavy acceleration both the engine and traction motor provide propulsion simultaneously. Under normal acceleration the starter motor starts the engine and the stays attached to gently recharge the battery, while the engine provides propulsion. In 2016 Toyota started making the Prius with the exact same type of setup. The only hybrid on the market that behaves in the way you stated, is the newer Honda hybrids. Which even those will eventually connect the engine directly to the drivetrain after a certain speed.
Had one of these as a rental last week (titanium trim), my biggest complaint is the buttons on for the climate and radio felt insanely cheap and poorly designed appearance wise. Also (like he noted) the seats were comfortable but it just felt a little off. I felt like there was too much space in some ways and too little space in some other ways.
Ford: "We're saving the sedan" The fact that you ditched your entire sedan lineup while ignoring the demand of sedans still existing makes you lose automatically, Ford. Try again.
They are losing money on sedans. Most sedan buyers are Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Yellow Cab, etc. Retail buyers want Crossovers. Even people on welfare won't buy sedans even though they are cheaper.
I have a 2017 model and I love it. I feel like whatever you drive is not a hybrid, and you don't understand how it works. Every one of your criticisms seems geared to how much it wasn't sporty. Um...it's a PHEV. 38mpg? I routinely get 25+ miles of all-electric and I average 90-130 mpgs. You're doing it wrong.
I just pre ordered 2019 Fusion plug in hybrid this model from Carvanna this would be my 1st Hybrid vehicle. Figured it would be an upgrade from my 2014 Fusion SE.
@@nashgover2095 Yes I got it but it wasn't the same one and not from Carvanan but same kind of car though lol. Yes Carvana has become cardrama. I ended up backing away from them and then bought a 2019 Fusion Energi from a dealership on Long Island.
I own a 2013 Fusion Ti 2.0eb. It is fun and still looks contemporary enough many people think it is only a couple years old. It is fairly fun to drive and I really like the build quality compared to the Camry, Accord, Corolla, and others. (Yes, I know the Carolla is in a different segment.) I worry what my next car choices will be because crossovers are butt ugly disasters.
Thanks for this great review. I was contemplating buying this car this weekend, but after seeing your review, I decided to go with the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2020) instead. Can't stomach driving a slow car after coming of of a G37 coupe.
I loved my 2015 Fusion Energi. It was one of the very few plug-in hybrids at the time that wasn’t butt-ugly like the Prius. I went Chevy Volt in 2018, and while it isn’t as pretty as the Fusion was, it blows the Fusion out of the water in terms of features, electric range, storage capacity and safety tech. Of course, Chevy has now killed off the Volt, so in 2021 when my lease is up, I’ll probably be looking at Volvo’s plug-in hybrid options.
Hopefully the fit and finish has improved across the board. We test drove a fully loaded one a few years back with 10 miles on it. The trunk and hood were not aligned right and the interior had issues like the leather on the upper door section coming apart. At that time, the comparable Accord, Sonata and Altima was flawless during their test drives.
2019 Ford Fusion SE, SEL trims have new fogs lights design with new chrome design too, even they changed the chrome design in the tail light, the best thing is new and more safety features for all trims and for the S trim too.
Hate that chrome bar too. It basically highlights Ford's inability to line the trunk lid up properly. Mine is the exact same way. Pisses me off less as I see I'm not the only one though. 😂 Fit & finish on the Fusion is sub-par. I'm just glad they discounted the crap out of 'em.
Instead of discontinuing the fusion they should of just gave us the wagon version, I think most people would have bought it. It could compete with cars like the Subaru Outback. Oh well, I definitely won’t be buying another ford.
This vehicle is so wow... I owned a 2015 for a while but got rid of it because I’m an Suv guy .. 2019 might be a better choice considering updated features I think
Personally, I will never forgive Ford for discontinuing the Focus and Fiesta ST. I was waiting for the new Fiesta ST to buy and they broke my heart by not giving it to the US. Now that they killed there cars there is no reason to buy a Ford for me. Terrible decision.
Watch what the Ford Edge SUV ST does to both of those cars....ua-cam.com/video/OS6REj5X4Tg/v-deo.html and keep in mind the Fusion Sport is faster than the Edge ST it has the same engine... just go with the Fusion Sport more room and faster lol
@@swanblake Twin Turbo and All Wheel Drive is very fun... nothing rips as powerfully and well balanced as a all wheel drive twin turbo car... very similar setup to the Nissan GTR.... the fusion sport powers into corners twice as hard as the focus or fiesta ST can... and its obviously faster in a straight line also
Good review and I agree with the summary: not the best combination of features compared to the competition with the worst being the trunk space. That being said, I recently picked up a low mile one owner used 2017 Energi Platinum as the price was incredibly good and can live with the short comings. To and from work: 15 miles - no gas consumed. Yet have enough range for the few long trips I do ~ 600 miles without stress of searching for a plugin location (EV). Originally wanted EV - but price and range for long trips still unacceptable for my use case.
Not everybody wants a FUN car That's not why you buy these cars . It's for fuel economy...remember ! I'm averaging 46.3 mpg. I don't care about ANYTHING else. Mines not the plug in, it's a 2020 hybrid And I love it. ! The last of.
My dad drives this car except it’s a Hybrid Titanium and I love it. Disappointing that Ford is getting rid of their cars in America since it’s an American brand
I expect others will point out more of your glaring mistakes so I won’t make a list. However, your misstatements about the electric range should embarrass you. It’s 26 miles in the 2019 model. About the only thing you nailed is that the trunk capacity is dismal for a family sedan - although it works for a couple - and that Ford puts a lot of incentives on the Fusion Energi - so they can sell trucks in California. With those Ford incentives and, dealer discounts-along with the Federal tax credit-you can’t afford to ignore this car. The Clarity specs seem attractive but compare price with no incentives from Honda and then drive both cars back to backYhe Fusion will expose The Clarity for what it is - you want to talk about a raspy engine and poor transition between gas and electric? Particularly if this video is an indication of your driving style - foot to the floor, then release - of course you’ll notice the engine kick in with the Fusion, but you'll still have a better ride. Drive the Energi like you own it instead of like you rented it and you’ll be fine.
Time for a major overhaul. This thing hasn't changed since 2013. Only slight refreshes. Park this 2019 next to a 2013... someone who is not an enthusiast would think it's the same model year 😄
Happy New Years Eve everyone! Just wanted to clarify this... The vehicle in the video is actually a 2018 model, when Ford dropped off the car we were told it was 2019, but the 19 model year has a very subtle tweak to the front and rear fascias, including Ford removing the chrome bar that connected the rear taillights together that we didn't like and the Platinum trim was renamed to Titanium. At the time of filming, this info was not yet confirmed, we apologize for any confusion and thank you all so much for watching! See you all next year ;)
Happy New year 😅🎉
I think the one they gave you is a 18. The 19s have a different chrome strip in the back and the fog lights look different.
Also one small detail - the MY2019 Fusion Energi has a revised battery pack that goes from 7.6 kWh to 9 kWh which grants a ~30 miles EV range. Not a huge increase but enough to keep it competitive for the last year it would likely be on sale.
Happy New year!
Redline Reviews ford is a liar
As popular as this car is I believe Ford is making a terrible mistake. Sedans may not be the top sellers right now, but definitely deserve a place in the market.
Midnight Mystery it deserves a place but if it’s not making enough money for them to keep making it, they simply won’t, Ford is a business dude
Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Kia are dominating that market.
I still see plenty of 2G Fusions everywhere.
Midnight Mystery I say just keep the fusion.
MERENGUE KING Ford still sales better than Kia last year
6 year's of this model and it's aged extremely well (Better than some of the newer competition). I like it more than the Malibu and Altima.
Jordan Catcher the Malibu is trash !
@@vwsaiphone 👍🏻😂
2019 Nissan Altima has a new nice interior & exterior design, more attractive than Camry and Accord exterior design.
Also no stupid fucking cvt, you still want to change the fluid though obviously
The Malibu drives like crap! It's loud and not as nearly as smooth as a drive either. The new one I test drove would shudder when you put it in reverse! Very disappointing for a nice looking brand new car.
Discontinuing sedans is the STUPIDEST decision that automakers can ever do!
Yea well more sales for Camry, accord, altima, sonata and kia.
@@fakedazzleful those are barely selling either
@@br33zy771 ya but it's not like they selling less than 100k. Selling 200k is still alot for some company
Not if youre ford. Theyre sedans really suck
Nobody in the US wants American cars. They have bad reputations and it caught up to them. I'd get an Accord over a fusion anyday.
I think that Ford should keep the Fusion because it is still a decent seller. I know that the sales are going down, but at least keep it for the people who prefer sedans over suvs.
@99 TCMA I know, businesses think like that. It is disappointing that it is happening, but Ford has to make profit somehow.
@@samjones8888 👍🏻
I don’t know if the Chevy Malibu will be discontinued, but I don’t think it will be anytime soon since it’s still making up some of the sales
Ford sells a lot of these to Car Rental companies. These are fleet sales witch are not as good as retail sales.
They need to keep the Fiesta too, without it Ford will have nothing under the $20k mark and will lose a LOT of potential customers as a result.
My wife has a 2016 Fusion Energi. even with it's short EV range, it gets her 7 miles to work and back every day. Went 3.5 months without buying fuel for it.
Yes, thank you. I only fill up every 4-6 weeks.
Might want to consider putting a bit of fuel stabilizer in the tank when you fill up. I've heard of people having issues with fuel going bad when they drive these types of cars so little. Can end up costing an arm and a leg if it gums up the fuel system.
@@nodak81
Yeah. Not a bad idea. Not sure how long before fuel starts to go bad. I put fuel in it a week ago. It's still right below the F on the gauge :)
Once a week put it in a different mode and it'll run the engine. Maybe a day when using heat or air. I drive almost 35 miles So I save electric mode on my way home.
Awesome! I'm grabbing 1 before they all gone.
I have owned this car for just about a month and I have avg 88 MPG. I live in the city so driving in the city this car is off the chart on gas mileage. On the Highway, I tend to avg about 53 MPG. I love this car 2017
wait for gallon? WTF
Ford is making a big mistake discontinuing the Fusion. They should improve it make it more efficient and reliable not do away with it.
Its ultra reliable and as good or better than any midsize sedan u can buy. Don't be fooled.
@@Davido50 I agree I have a 2016 fusion titanium and I still have a 2009 sel v6 fusion with 123,000 miles on it absolutely no problems and it's fully loaded red color metallic these fusions are very reliable that made me buy the second 1
@@Davido50 their automatic transmissions are ultra garbage.
@@Davido50 My 2011 Fusion took me 180k miles with no work but normal wear and tear. I sold it to my niece and the only reason I didnt get another fusion was because they are dropping sedans and I needed to get used to another brand. Ended up picking up a certified preowned '17 civic touring, well see how it treats me.
Make it lighter
You would not believe how serene the highway ride of this Energi is. Very smooth and just eats up the miles, feels very solid. This was not mentioned in the review.
For it’s age, it looks pretty good.
Lol car is pretty much brand new
This is a ‘17-‘18, ‘19s have a slightly revised front and rear and the Energi is only available with 17” wheels now as the 18s are no longer an option. They’ve also deleted the Energi badges from the side of the car for ‘19 and they killed the Platinum trim this year. Plat was essentially a loaded Titanium plus the quilted seats and brown dash but that’s been deleted this year in favor of heavily simplifying the lineup to assist in making ordering easier. For ‘19, all Fusion Energis are Titaniums, the SE has been killed on the plug-in version as well.
I love my Fusion, I learned how to drive in an 06, and I just bought the 2019 Fusion AWD. It’s an incredible car
Got myself a 2018 fusion hybrid and I dearly love it!
This model has been out since 2013 and looks awesome! Keep it Ford
It takes 4 hours to charge battery full off of 120v Not 8 hours 2 - 2 1/2 hours off of 240v
to full charge ...
For being as old as it is, it definitely is still competitive. I see a ton of Fusions driving around, was shocked to see Ford ditch this car (not as surprised with the others).
All of his gripes here just relate to the fact its a car that stems from 2013, I guess what do you expect?
I think its still a competitive car and sales show, wish it wasn’t being discontinued
Ford's stupid. Ranger is a prime example
This is still a good car. Good looking, comfortable, spacious, well priced and high trims are very well equipped. So what if the interior is slightly dated, the materials and tech is good. There’s still a market for this car and ford isn’t known for changing their cars every 2-3 years, they often have long lifecycles.
Yep, if you looking for a car that has a long life with you and plan to run it into the ground.. .. say 10 years of ownership?.. the older the model is the more parts you'll be able to get later on, say used from a junk yard, or aftermarket. you could have a 2019 Fusion and have a dear hit it and schmuck its door up, and you could pull the door from a 2013 non hybrid in a junk yard to repair it.. Also these hybrids drive systems are mechanically very simple and have very few to no wear parts like traditional systems... one guy here on UA-cam has 400+k miles on a Gen1 volt, with no mechanical issues with the drive line, (he had one computer module to replace due to a accident with a loose tire on the freeway).. and he replaced wheel bearings a couple times in that 400+K , now finally the battery has been cycled to many times and is failing .. but he still drives around just fine in "hybrid mode" using the gas engine to make power for the electric drive.. Not to mention if you can drive these in mainly EV only mode you have way less oil changes and fuel costs... and if you use the regen brake all the time your break pads last for what seems to be FOREVER! My reason for owning a electric is reliability, nearly no fuel costs, and very low maintenance costs (oil, break pads) not for the "green save the planet " part of it because a power plant is still making the emissions unless its a green source of power.
We've driven a loaded 2015 Fusion Hybrid SE since we bought it new. It's been reliable, had the space for a family of 4 (including truck space without the batteries), and well put together. The only complaints we've had are the passenger seat sits too low and is not adjustable, the engine runs a bit too loudly, and we get an average 0f 37 mpg instead of the 40 that was promised. We've taken it comfortably on long trips and it's run fine. No reason to ditch it. Plus we got considerable money off the original price, no money down, and a 0% loan from Ford. We've been very happy. I regard the Fusion as a winner.
Change your spark plugs and get a fuel additive.
I have the 2016 model (in Europe its name is Mondeo) with the 1.5 Diesel engine. The car is excellent when driven in a sedate manner.
The fusion has always been the 4th best selling...if it got redesigned and switched to the cd6 platform sales would rise again for sure
as a person that owns a ford fusion energi and test drove soo many hybrids from mainstream to luxury before choosing, he is severely misinformed. For one, you can definitely hold in battery mode while in hybrid if you arent lead footed. it tells you how long you can hold in hybrid. He literally had nothing good to say about this car which is ridiculous. the engine doesn't make that much noise during normal driving (sometimes i dont even notice and i hate harsh noises) which is why i bought it over the Honda Accord hybrid. The Honda couldnt make it up a hill on battery whereas the fusion could. the honda made weird noises when braking whereas the fusion doesn't. The honda felt like a tin can whereas the fusion felt much more substantial. It's also quieter.
P.S. the Fusion did not replace the Taurus in 2006 the ford 500 did which then got rebadged back to taurus.
He acts like he knows what he is saying but he is so misinformed. His opinions have no backing.
@Jonathan A I suppose if we look size for size then it would replace but when we look at all cars in general they are all getting bigger. size for size the Lancer would replace the old galant but the galant got bigger. The altima got bigger than the old maxima but then the maxima became larger until just a few years ago. The malibu is bigger than the old impala but then the impala was redesigned and now is bigger than the malibu. However, the Taurus is technically full size but is as cramped inside as a women with the gout tryina put on heels. It, for sure, has no place here.
Sofyan is more into sporty sedans than comfortable commuters.
@@Trades46 Sofyan has a Miata doesn't he?
Exactly He should not be reviewing a car that he has no knowledge of what it is all about. Most plugin's do not get more than 26miles on electric. Except the Volt 40 electric miles but then the mileage goes to 33 mpg
I actually owned a 2005 five hundred and still have it in the family and still goes strong after 186k miles. Replaced it with a 2017 Fusion SE and then got a 2018 SE hybrid which I dare say have plenty more space than the full sized Fivehundred.
He has no idea what he’s talking about, the 2.0 L sounds awesome, I would rather it get the 1.5 L.
Ford and Chevy aren't discontinuing their sedans because sedans don't sell. THEIR sedans don't sell. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are doing just great. This is what happens when you keep producing cool things that don't hold up compared to anybody else.
Barmel Harrell well, the problem with “on paper” is there’s so much paper. I just found so much “on paper” that very clearly shows yearly Honda sales going up by a thousand every few years. Anyways the majority of people don’t buy/finance vehicles new anyway. I don’t know anyone who has, they all buy/finance used.
The problem is, overwhelmingly the fusion is voted as the best looking sedan, but gets highly mixed reviews leaving it behind even nissans. In addition, the pricing just isn’t there. The 2019 Fusion Energi’s MSRP was nearly 37,000 compared to a toyota corolla which was around 20,000. Ford continues to shoot themselves in the foot.
@@thezoom2k Fusion Energi is a top of the line electric while the Toyota Corolla priced at 20,000 is the base model. The Fusion looks pretty but is notorious for transmission (aka not cheap) problems while the Corolla... not so much known for any problems past wear and tear. Comparing the two, respectfully, doesn't really make sense. The Fusion is a very nice car but I couldn't for the life of me find one that wasn't fucked up
IDK WHY FORD IS ELIMINATING THEIR SEDANS.. IM TIRED OF SEEING SO MANY SUVS ON THE ROAD.. RIP FUSION.. THE 2.5 WAS SO RELIABLE
Jonathan A those were Mazda designed engines but Ford owned Mazda therefore those are Ford engines
Jonathan A Ford didn't need permission to use Mazda engines when they owned most of the brand...for example,the Ford d4 platform is basically a Volvo p2 chassis,but when ford bought Volvo it became a Ford chassis and they used it in the explorer,flex, and taurus without asking Volvo For permission
Jonathan A I never said the current fusion was on a Volvo chassis go read the comment and the engines are made in a Ford factory so it's designed by Mazda but unfortunately Mazda doesn't make engines for the fusion in a Mazda factory
It's because Ford sold 900,000 trucks last year in the U.S. That's more than Rav4 and Camry combined, Toyota's 2 bestsellers! That's why Ford is hyping the Ranger too.
I love seeing suvs on the road but I would also like to see a lot more cars too...
Sync3 is much faster in both of my cars, I think switching from Apple back to Sync might have caused the delay, Android auto switching doesn't have the same impact.
It may be a dying sedan but we can all come to an agreement that the fusion,Sonata,Camry 6,,And Altima look very appealing in the midsize segment. I commend Ford. For being competitive and not making a hideous sedan that makes you wanna grab a coat hanger and stop the unholy pregnancy from turning into an actual birth😎
PLATINUM the fusion would probably still look good in 5 years
@@Datsun7705 I fully agree🙂
You didn't have to shade the Accord like that. 😂😂😂
@@bg693 hey. I didn't mention that A word .. you did😁
@@PLATINUM2U 🤣🤣🤣
I have an 18 Hybrid Titanium White Platinum Color. I have had the car for 6 months. These are my first impressions. Love the paint color. Looks awesome when its clean. Also love the LED daytime running lights and the LED nighttime rear lights that extend the entire length of the taillight unlike most cheaper fusions. Regarding the interior, I actually like the seats that are about the same as your tester. I am 6'3" and about 200 pounds and the seat holds me in nicely. The heated steering wheel is nice and turns on automatically when its colder out. I also like the rain sensing wipers and auto bright lights when you enter a very dark area. Regarding the engine. In the warmer months when i do not have to use heat or AC i have been getting over 46 MPG which is awesome. The tank is about 12 gallons and right now fills up for under 30 bucks and last for almost 600 miles! In the winter months when the heat is on the car gets around 39-40 MPG. My major negatives about the car would be the power off the line and the trunk space. Your really need to punch it to get on the highway. That being said you get used to it. Regarding the trunk, the battery takes up a lot of space so get a smaller golf bag. Overall I am happy with my 18 Fusion Titanium and would get it again.
Thank You for this review. I'm currently in shopping mode and this helps a lot.
I have a ford 2014 Titanium Energi. It’s a great car. Your stats and comment were spot on. I kinda felt some favoritism going on with this guys video review. It’s his opinion I guess. Regarding the seating. My son and I always fall asleep and nap in these seats from time to time. I have driven for 5 hrs straight in this car no complaints. This cars just so comfy compared to our other cars. It has heated/cooled seating. It’s been great. Less repairs and more reliable then my wife’s Chevy Cruze 2015. I don’t mind the CVT transmission I’m not a speeding junky I don’t need the feeling of changing gears. It’s silky smooth. It’s quick when overtaking other cars and changing lanes because it combines instant torque using the battery with the engine. And when placing your foot full down on the pedal and using combined battery/engine mode it goes from 0-60 in no time at all.
Bought one last month! Great car ! Ford made a big mistake! This is the one they should have kept!
LOL at him complaining of a slow touch screen but really its cause he doesnt know how to use it and is just clicking on random things. maybe he should keep the car for a bit before filming a review on it? That Sync 3 is actually decently fast.
i agree as i have sync3, it's as responsive as my 2018 highlander hybrid interface
That Guy From Legendary Axe to me it looked like the transition between apple car and sync might be to blame. Because normally using sync is smooth.
He's one of the very least objective reviewers. He has his arbitrary favorites and shits on amazing quality products like Toyota.
@@godfatherNYC then dont watch him. I like him. If I wanted a very to the point review I'd get alex on autos. This is more informal. Still, the best is savagegeese
The Sync3 is my escape was garbage - it crashed all the time on bluetooth audio and frequently froze, quit playing music. Sometimes just a black screen. Then I would have to pull over shut the car completely off and restart it for audio to work again. Ford couldn't do anything about it. Bought it brand new and traded it in after three years.
Having one.. Im not sure how youre driving it, but it sounds like your tromping on it all the time. Its fuel economy minded, not performance..
I have always owned BMWs,Toyotas and Hondas but I decided to buy a company car, 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Best decision ever. I love my Ford Fusion. Besides that i got 0% financing for 60 months and 3k in rebates. This car os way better than my previous Avalon and Toyota Prius. Ford should not discontinue this car!!
When you drive it home and the MPG says 540 miles until empty ummm yeah!
Im a huge ford fan but they are absolutely so dumb for discontinuing the fusion, i can understand why they had to kill the fiesta, focus and taurus, but why the fusion?, even before its discontinuation it was still a big seller, ford really messed up discontinuing the fusion and that’s coming from a big ford fan myself
I had a 2014 Fusion Titanium, MFT was never slow for me, when I left the Fusion for a recall they gave me a 2017 Fusion SE Luxury and Sync3 was so slow. I want another Fusion, Ford is making a huge mistake if they actually cut off the Fusion.
I like the fusion, I rented the SE model with the NA 2.5 and got 36 mpg on average. It was a nice riding roomy car, too bad it will be discontinued. The 19s would be good value for money.
My dad has a 14 SE model with the 2.5 Duratec I4 and he only gets 25 MPG because he drives in the city more than highways. My dad had three Fusions in his lifetime. The first Fusion was bought new and was 2007 Ford Fusion SE with Sport Appearance Package with the 2.3 Duratec I4 and the next car he got was a 2011 Mercury Milan Premier with the 3.0 Duratec V6 before he got the 2014 Fusion SE 2.5 Duratec I4. All three were automatic and the Mercury and 2014 Fusion was bought used.
Standard Fusion Hybrid has BIGGER truck space and the same fuel economy if not plugging in (which most people do not, it's a PIA that saves pennies), and COSTS a lot less.
I am so glad I chose the regular hybrid over the Energi. I was considering both but went with regular hybrid for 3 reasons.
1. Trunk space. There is literally NONE whatsoever due to the bigger battery. I didn't expect this when I seen it. HUGE turn off.
2. Lack of models. Almost all Energi's are loaded models. I didn't want leather or a moonroof. The SE hybrid still comes standard with all the tech stuff.
3. Charging. The regular hybrid charges itself and I still get between 55-60mpg in city driving. If I were to go through the trouble of paying to have a charger installed on my house, I would just get a full EV. I stop at a gas station every 6 weeks for less than 5 minutes.
@@robertgreenhalge1708 got the SE also ... mpg is awesome.
I have this car, and the seats EXTREMELY comfortable, more than the Accord or Malibu .. One of the reasons I bought this was for the interior as I prefer it to over other cars. Just my opinion.
This is only the 2nd gen fusion. First gen was 06-12
I rented a 2019 Titanium Hybrid recently for a road trip. I did 735 km and I still had just under a quarter of a tank left. I did over 1600 km for the whole trip and it cost me $98.00 for gas and that's in Canadian dollars. This really opened my eyes. The car was comfortable, quiet and drove very nicely. I spent over 7 1/2 hrs driving almost non stop, just taking a couple breaks. It felt like a big car and just cruised down the highway at 110 kmh or so. I never had a problem with the touch screen.
The car looks good, mine was black. I am seriously thinking of buying one in the platinum white. When you get in the car and it says 960 km to empty, they are not kidding. It's a Hybrid, drive it like one and you will smile everytime you go pass the gas station. The only negative and it's a small one, I wish the lumbar support would go up and down also., but I did spend nearly 8 hours in the drivers seat. This got better gas mileage than my Fiesta. Yes I know, I do need a new car.lol.
Absolutely love my 2019 Ford Fusion ecoboost. So much power and drives beautifully! Plan on keeping her a long time. 0 problems at 15k miles.
Love your reviews. Watch them all. I don’t think beating the car up for not having a fun factor is a bit of a stretch. It’s a plug in hybrid. I don’t think the audience buying these is really looking for that fun factor. It’s a commuter car 🚗. That being said I agree with everything else. It’s dated. It buzzes. Def needs some improvements to keep up.
All the need to do is redesign it and it will be fine
I agree with you
Nah, they are going to save money and invest in on Mustangs, crossover, Lincoln and the SUVs they have.
Make a fastback and wagon version and they’d be fine.
@@geethsan1567 And they will lose their customers.
@@brianc5537 And make it RWD
Great looking sedan. Thanks for yet another great review. Happy New year to all 😎😀
I’ve been using my new Ford Fusion Energi 2019 for almost two months already and here are my thoughts.
1) car is really pleasant to drive. Soft to handle and responsive to maneuver in ev mode.
2) high end interior. Everything is made to please. The finish is great, interior has been crafted using high quality materials. There a few exceptions though such the sunroof cover and the sunglasses compartment both lacking of the same touch and feel and seemed neglected.
Tech. The car is full of gadgets and the app complements the whole allowing to track your usage and adding some other stuff such remote start or feo locate your car. Some very cool safety elements are added such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep sign, blind spot mirror alert, etc.
Exterior. It looks great the led lights and the latest facelift gave to the 2019 fusion the ultimate version of this -already- nice car, people turn their heads to look at the car... however it is not perfect, in heavy winter the snow and ice and because the aerodynamic design, get stuck over the trunk making very difficult to open and when you do, a bunch of snow will fall onto the trunck space, which is by the way seriously reduced because the battery. Please be sure to look at it yourself before buying is quite shocking.
The charger little door is definitely the worst on this car, the lock is constantly not able to close when even a small qty of snow or ice is stuck there, I find myself continuously driving with this door open because it gets open on my way. Ford should revise the design of this.
Fuel consumption. This is where all gets weird. With a 1000kms and making in average 75 km per day and 2 charges (35 to work + full charge there + 35 home + full charge + 5 km for random trips) the consumption is not even close to what I’ve expected. In total I got 937km for 47L (considering 600km on EV from the total) I am very disappointed so far, as this type of consumption does not justify at all the high investment I made and if I go a little further it gets even more expensive than a regular sedan. How is posible that when the engine kicks in the consumption goes as crazy as that?
I know in Canada we have rough winters, but this is not even that, the car charges and gives an autonomy of 29km per charge in average which is decent considering the weather. But the consumption... I don’t know.
I own a 2018 fusion plug-in. Reviewer is a little negative regarding the car. It does have two real downsides.
(1) trunk space is very lacking. It cannot be sugar coated it is small.
(2) engine is loud while under heavy acceleration. That being said 188 combined hp is adequate acceleration compared to most ev’s.
I was asked why I purchased this over some of the competitors... here is why...
(1) Ford is pretty much giving these away. So much car for the price. We leased at 2k down $320/mo 36
mos 12k a year residual of 13k. That’s cheap.
(2) I like the EV even though right now gas prices are so low it hardly matters. It’s a hedge against the dreaded $4+ a gallon everyone remembers. It gets me to work and most of the way home. 12mile commute each way.
(3) $4000+ tax credit
(4) best looking EV car for reasonable cost. Looks like a luxury sport sedan, not a Prius.
(5) it might sound silly but I try to buy American cars if they are comparable.
I don't have a Fusion of any type bit my mother is dead set on a plug in car. She drives most days but rarely more than 20 miles. I can see how the plug in Fusion could be a good choice for her. This reviewer approached this car in a stupid way. Flooring it in auto mode then complaining about the gas engine doing the work. He doesn't have the attitude that it takes to appreciate what this car offers. Sure. A Tesla has beeakneck full electric acceleration but also cost a lot more and is ultimately limited in range in a way this car is not, due to need to find a charge and time required
You hit it right on the head at 20:00. I wish they came out with a full electric Fusion. I'd be all for it if it was in the same price range as other electric vehicles. With my 2017 Fusion Energi, my commute to and from work is on complete electric and it's an amazing feeling not having to dump money into it every week for gas. I'm able to extend my gas tank to almost 750-1,000 miles before a fill up.
Im a hot blooded 25 year old who LOVES sedans. Bye ford
Saturn will take you back.
I have had my 2019 Ford Fusion Energi for 30 days. Using a Kill-a-Watt meter, it cost me $34.49 in electricity to charge it or about $1.15 per day (less than a cup of coffee). This is for all city driving and in Canadian funds.
I should add my electric company charges 15 cents per kwh.
It’s still crazy to me that they’re canceling all sedans as here where I live I see at least 10-20 fusions a day. Focuses are really popular too, but not as much as the fusion. The fusion is more popular than every other car in its class where I live. Camry, accord, and Sonata are popular too, but nowhere near the fusion. Though we do have the best selling ford dealerships in the tristate near me.
I’m almost happy that Ford isn’t making cars any more. I just got the 2020 hybrid fusion. Knowing that it’s gonna be the last fusion by Ford, this also means that my car won’t have a new version of it meaning I won’t regret buying one this year instead of next year if they had a new model 😅
I bought a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Energi a month ago. Got an incredible deal and it was a fleet vehicle with low miles.
I see this is technically a 2018 but you noted the 2019 has minor changes.
So I feel like I got a great car and a great deal.
The regen braking is great IMO. It allows the car to run on battery about half the time so I'm content with that.
I like the tech as well. Glad I made the purchase.
I have a 2018 titanium and I absolutely love it. Sad that they are going away.
I have driven FORD cars for years.
I drive 175 miles per day roundtrip for work and they have all been virtually trouble free during the 200 to 250 K that I drove them.
I just bought a 2019 Fusion and based on FORD's decision to stop producing sedans means it will be my last FORD product.
William Egler I just got 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid SEL trim . So my question is there any mechanical issue ?
That interior is surprisingly nice... especially the seats and door leather trims. Too bad The center console looks so dated.
I have an energi, i rarely use gas, charge at home and then at work
I love my 2017 Energi SE Luxury edition. In hindsight I would have just gotten the regular hybrid due to the only 20 mile full electric range but the rebates are so much better on the Energi it is a much better deal. Also, I drive this car in the way it is intended, easy and efficiently, I have no problems and plenty of power. No children so the trunk space is not an issue. Hope they will continue it for 2020 which is the latest rumor, I may trade in for another when my lease ends.
I really enjoy all your car reviews, they’re very detailed and the way you describe them is very clear. Awesome job, thank you!
I bought this car recently used with 60k on it. It's the BEST car I have owned
The fusion is a great car and best looking sedan on market in my opinion of course.
especially the grill...
I had one, it was a comfortable commuter car, got well over 40mpg. The independent suspension and the meaty tires made the ride nice
I absolutely love my ‘17 Fusion Energi. Best car I’ve ever owned. Sad that it’ll be my last Ford. I don’t need or want an SUV. Asian or European cars from now on. 😢
Pleasantly surprised with the interior! Looks very high quality
I'll never understand the hype of SUV's as oppose to sedans. I much rather have a sedan as an option than a SUV.
interior looks really nice!
I really like this generation of Fusion. It is a sharp looking car and people who have them say they’re pretty reliable. I was going to buy one a few years ago but I couldn’t find one with a 6-speed manual transmission so I bought a Mazda 6 instead.
Great car and stunning looks!
I actually like the fusion. Sad that they are getting rid of it. Rip fusion and Taurus those were some of my favorite cars.
The fusion is still a great looking car I had a 2006 SEL V6 and I have a 2011 sport and love it, never a problem with either car and I can beat a Camry or accord off the line.
I was gonna say that is not a 19 model but you already clarify it.
IN THAT HYBRID, LIKE THE PRIUS, THE ENGINE DOESNT POWER THE WHEELS DIRECTLY. ONLY THE MOTOR/GENERATORS POWER THE FRONT WHEELS. SO HAVING A BIGGER ENGINE ALONE WITHOUT BIGGER MOTORS WILL DO NOTHING TO INCREASE IT'S O-60. IT WILL ONLY USE MORE GAS
Ford been using the same parallel access design, with 2 electric motors since some of the first hybrids in 2005. WeberAuto has some good videos about it... There's a small starter/generator motor and a traction motor, under heavy acceleration both the engine and traction motor provide propulsion simultaneously. Under normal acceleration the starter motor starts the engine and the stays attached to gently recharge the battery, while the engine provides propulsion.
In 2016 Toyota started making the Prius with the exact same type of setup.
The only hybrid on the market that behaves in the way you stated, is the newer Honda hybrids. Which even those will eventually connect the engine directly to the drivetrain after a certain speed.
Love my white Fushion titanium, tint and pinstrip, I christined The Ghost, and lovin every minute of it.....
Had one of these as a rental last week (titanium trim), my biggest complaint is the buttons on for the climate and radio felt insanely cheap and poorly designed appearance wise. Also (like he noted) the seats were comfortable but it just felt a little off. I felt like there was too much space in some ways and too little space in some other ways.
Ford: "We're saving the sedan"
The fact that you ditched your entire sedan lineup while ignoring the demand of sedans still existing makes you lose automatically, Ford.
Try again.
They are losing money on sedans. Most sedan buyers are Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Yellow Cab, etc. Retail buyers want Crossovers. Even people on welfare won't buy sedans even though they are cheaper.
Sedans only have demand in UA-cam comment sections. Those same people demand everything and buy nothing.
@@dchawk81 You are wrong.
I have a 2017 model and I love it. I feel like whatever you drive is not a hybrid, and you don't understand how it works. Every one of your criticisms seems geared to how much it wasn't sporty. Um...it's a PHEV. 38mpg? I routinely get 25+ miles of all-electric and I average 90-130 mpgs. You're doing it wrong.
This car is really nice, Ford should just keep this car
One of their more reliable models
I just pre ordered 2019 Fusion plug in hybrid this model from Carvanna this would be my 1st Hybrid vehicle. Figured it would be an upgrade from my 2014 Fusion SE.
Congratulations!!! Have you got it at home yet?
@@nashgover2095 Yes I got it but it wasn't the same one and not from Carvanan but same kind of car though lol. Yes Carvana has become cardrama. I ended up backing away from them and then bought a 2019 Fusion Energi from a dealership on Long Island.
I own a 2013 Fusion Ti 2.0eb. It is fun and still looks contemporary enough many people think it is only a couple years old. It is fairly fun to drive and I really like the build quality compared to the Camry, Accord, Corolla, and others. (Yes, I know the Carolla is in a different segment.) I worry what my next car choices will be because crossovers are butt ugly disasters.
Thanks for this great review. I was contemplating buying this car this weekend, but after seeing your review, I decided to go with the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2020) instead. Can't stomach driving a slow car after coming of of a G37 coupe.
I loved my 2015 Fusion Energi. It was one of the very few plug-in hybrids at the time that wasn’t butt-ugly like the Prius. I went Chevy Volt in 2018, and while it isn’t as pretty as the Fusion was, it blows the Fusion out of the water in terms of features, electric range, storage capacity and safety tech. Of course, Chevy has now killed off the Volt, so in 2021 when my lease is up, I’ll probably be looking at Volvo’s plug-in hybrid options.
This is going to be my first car in 4 years
Hopefully the fit and finish has improved across the board. We test drove a fully loaded one a few years back with 10 miles on it. The trunk and hood were not aligned right and the interior had issues like the leather on the upper door section coming apart. At that time, the comparable Accord, Sonata and Altima was flawless during their test drives.
I have a 2014 and it’s a great car. Too bad that it’s being discontinued.
2019 Ford Fusion SE, SEL trims have new fogs lights design with new chrome design too, even they changed the chrome design in the tail light, the best thing is new and more safety features for all trims and for the S trim too.
That interior looks lovely.
Hate that chrome bar too. It basically highlights Ford's inability to line the trunk lid up properly. Mine is the exact same way. Pisses me off less as I see I'm not the only one though. 😂
Fit & finish on the Fusion is sub-par. I'm just glad they discounted the crap out of 'em.
Instead of discontinuing the fusion they should of just gave us the wagon version, I think most people would have bought it. It could compete with cars like the Subaru Outback. Oh well, I definitely won’t be buying another ford.
Its so disapointing that there isnt a wagon variant of the fusion for the US market. Would have solved the shallow trunk
I love ambient lights. I think it’s cute. Old people hate cute stuff.
The actual 2019 fusions don’t have that full chrome strip in the rear. It’s just where the tail lights are
Yeah the fusion was refreshed again in 2019. Personally my favorite years fusion was the 2017-2018 style
@@alextran8188 Yep!
I love how he has no idea what he’s talking about this whole time.
I wish the Ford Edge look as luxurious as this Fusion.
I don't know what Ford was thinking.
Yeah they really should've used a 1.5l turbo instead of the 2.0l atkinson.
This vehicle is so wow... I owned a 2015 for a while but got rid of it because I’m an Suv guy .. 2019 might be a better choice considering updated features I think
Personally, I will never forgive Ford for discontinuing the Focus and Fiesta ST. I was waiting for the new Fiesta ST to buy and they broke my heart by not giving it to the US. Now that they killed there cars there is no reason to buy a Ford for me. Terrible decision.
Watch what the Ford Edge SUV ST does to both of those cars....ua-cam.com/video/OS6REj5X4Tg/v-deo.html and keep in mind the Fusion Sport is faster than the Edge ST it has the same engine... just go with the Fusion Sport more room and faster lol
@@lolz616 agree but I want fun, not just speed
@@swanblake Twin Turbo and All Wheel Drive is very fun... nothing rips as powerfully and well balanced as a all wheel drive twin turbo car... very similar setup to the Nissan GTR.... the fusion sport powers into corners twice as hard as the focus or fiesta ST can... and its obviously faster in a straight line also
Good review and I agree with the summary: not the best combination of features compared to the competition with the worst being the trunk space. That being said, I recently picked up a low mile one owner used 2017 Energi Platinum as the price was incredibly good and can live with the short comings. To and from work: 15 miles - no gas consumed. Yet have enough range for the few long trips I do ~ 600 miles without stress of searching for a plugin location (EV). Originally wanted EV - but price and range for long trips still unacceptable for my use case.
I agree about the front seats. A bit too narrow and uncomfortable in our 2017 Fusion platinum. Other than that it’s a great car.
Not everybody wants a FUN car
That's not why you buy these cars . It's for fuel economy...remember ! I'm averaging 46.3 mpg. I don't care about ANYTHING else. Mines not the plug in, it's a 2020 hybrid
And I love it. ! The last of.
My dad drives this car except it’s a Hybrid Titanium and I love it. Disappointing that Ford is getting rid of their cars in America since it’s an American brand
I expect others will point out more of your glaring mistakes so I won’t make a list. However, your misstatements about the electric range should embarrass you. It’s 26 miles in the 2019 model.
About the only thing you nailed is that the trunk capacity is dismal for a family sedan - although it works for a couple - and that Ford puts a lot of incentives on the Fusion Energi - so they can sell trucks in California.
With those Ford incentives and, dealer discounts-along with the Federal tax credit-you can’t afford to ignore this car.
The Clarity specs seem attractive but compare price with no incentives from Honda and then drive both cars back to backYhe Fusion will expose The Clarity for what it is - you want to talk about a raspy engine and poor transition between gas and electric? Particularly if this video is an indication of your driving style - foot to the floor, then release - of course you’ll notice the engine kick in with the Fusion, but you'll still have a better ride. Drive the Energi like you own it instead of like you rented it and you’ll be fine.
Time for a major overhaul. This thing hasn't changed since 2013. Only slight refreshes. Park this 2019 next to a 2013... someone who is not an enthusiast would think it's the same model year 😄