2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Review

Name: 2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Review
Brand: Ford

Price Range: $17,998 - $21,990

2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium Sedan Exterior

With impressive fuel economy and a reasonably hushed ride, the 2020 Fusion Plug-In Hybrid nonetheless gives up natural driving dynamics to achieve an all-electric range that's outshined by dedicated plug-ins. It is a bit compromised, but it could still be the right car depending on your priorities.

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2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Review

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What's new

Ford has renamed the Fusion Energi to be the Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
Passenger seat no longer has adjustable lumbar or memory settings
Part of the third Fusion generation introduced for 2013

Cost to Drive

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$157/mo

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Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Owner Reviews

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Randy Grenier, 08/30/2019

2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

I have read several conflicting reviews of this car. I have a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium, and it is a really good match for my criteria. 1. It is extremely fuel efficient. Gets 26 miles of pure EV and 42 mpg in hybrid mode. 2. It is a smooth, comfortable ride. My last car was a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and I can hardly tell the difference in ride quality. In fact, I think the … Fusion is slightly smoother. Really. The ICE--electric motor functionality has been considerably tuned and greatly improved from the 2017 version. 3. Very good technology. In addition to all the safety stuff (collision detection/avoidance, blind spot monitoring, rear sensing, cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and more), it has the excellent SYNC 3 navigation and infotainment, a very good Sony sound system, auto high beams, active noise control (like those headphones they wear on airplanes except it cancels ambient noise for the whole interior), rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights and taillights, and and more. 4. A really good smartphone app that not only allows you to start the car and lock/unlock doors, but also allows you to see how much charge is available in the high voltage battery, how much mileage is available, and if the car is charging it displays the charge status. You can also set charge times from the app, and if you have an Android Wear watch, it allows many of these functions to work from your watch. (Not sure if there is an Apple Watch version.) Oh, yes, and the app displays a history of your trips and charges, and it has one of the better locator for charging stations. 5. I compared features with the Honda Clarity and the Chevy Volt, and the Fusion wins in the features area. Consider when pricing that all features come standard with the Titanium model except the moon roof which is about $1k more. 6. I price compared with the Honda Clarity, Chevy Volt, and a few other PHEVs, and I got the best leasing price by far. Your results may vary depending on location. Try pricing all online. I recommend researching actual pricing and configurations on the Internet rather rather than just read the reviews. Your criteria may be very different than the reviewer. For example, the Fusion Energi is heavily criticized for small trunk space, but that wasn't important to me since I can just fold down the rear seats on the rare occasions that we need more storage space. So, the reviews are very helpful, but also get pricing and configuration details online for each of the PHEVs you are considering.

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Owner of Ford Fusion Plug 2020, 10/17/2020

2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

Purchased new with an excellent deal. Lots of discounts from dealer. Ended up zero interest and 7k under list. The more I drive it the better I like it. Turns on a dime. Become one with the Ford plug-in and you save on cash the eco system and feel smart doing it.. The in lane system and adaptive cruse control is wonderful. Same as my Lincoln. Average over 60 MPG without trying to hard …

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Dozer, 10/03/2021

2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

New owner of a 2020 Ford Fusion Titanium PHEV. Terrific looking car (Dark Blue), looks fast standing still. Great driver, almost perfect compromise of handling and ride. Comfortable interior, great leather seats, super stereo, excellent HVAC (AC for your buns!). Super quiet, we are averaging 30 miles on electric, and have used only 7 gallons of dead dinosaurs in 700 miles of driving. …

Disappointed in the battery

Victor, 12/12/2019

2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

I've had my 2020 Ford Fusion Plug in Energi now for about 2 weeks. I really like the car and enjoy it. I try and drive it on battery where ever I can, unfortunately I keep falling short on the distance. The MOST I've been able to get is about 20 to 22 miles. Granted, it's December and a little cold, but it's well short of 26 miles. The 109 mpg is great, but I really want to be …

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2020 Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$37,000
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$4,125 Based on income
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	26 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	103 MPGe
Cost to Drive	$73/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	2.6 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Fusion Plug-In Hybrid models:

Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a set distance between the Fusion Plug-In Hybrid and the car in front and automatically adjusts your speed.
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert: Alerts the driver when there is a vehicle in the car's blind spot. Also detects if cross-traffic is approaching the Fusion while backing up.
Reverse Sensing System: Sounds an alert as the Fusion Hybrid approaches an object located behind the car.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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