I test drove a Fusion Hybrid

Hey Tony,

I saw a Tideland Pearl 2010 Prius today - sure looks nice in that color!

 

I also test drove the FFH before buying the 2010 Prius. I second the Wow. Very nice. But:
I wanted as inexpensive and fuel efficient without getting too crazy small as I could get for this car purchase. Base FFH would be about $5k plus tax more.
I expected Prius mpg to be at least 7 mpg more.

The FFH has definite advantage too, just not the ones I needed for how I'd use this car. It will appeal to many other drivers. Good job Ford.

 

Hi Tideland,

Hmm, I wonder what color that was yet. Looked just like Tony's color.

OK, they are calling it "Sandy Beach Metallic" now.

 

In all the time I had the Prius and Camry, the number of times I actually needed to fold down the rear seats? 0

Weight = MPG, the Ford weighs more, so it will get less MPG, but it is still impressive for its size.

The Ford system is damn near identical to the Toyota system, and drives the same, give it time and the price will come down.

Ford also has a good history with the Escape Hybrid, so that point is moot.

I just wish I could have afforded the Fusion Hybrid, but I am quite happy not having the Camry or the Prius anymore.