2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid review
Ford Fusion Hybrid highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Impressive roster of standard infotainment tech and connectivity
- Spacious cabin with great legroom and superior finishing
- Quiet and gracious road manners
Cons
- Smaller trunk space than equivalent hybrid rivals
- Roofline pitch toward the rear can affect visibility
Mileage (EPA estimate)
43 city, 41 highway, 42 combined
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A poised and agile hybrid sedan.
Offering a spacious and comfortable cabin, lots of standard tech features, and an excellent ride, the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a great choice. It delivers a smooth and quiet driving experience, with stable handling and quick acceleration thanks to the electric motor from the hybrid powertrain. This sedan is agile and easy to maneuver on city streets, and its many convenience and entertainment features also make it suitable for longer trips on the open road. Find out how this handsome hybrid might fit your lifestyle in our 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid review.
All Ford Fusion Hybrid years
2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid trims
SE:
Includes dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, power-adjustable driver's seat, and more.
SEL:
Adds heated mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED headlights, heated front seats, and more.
Titanium:
Unlocks leather upholstery, 12-speaker Sony® audio system, ventilated front sport seats, heated steering wheel, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
1. Spacious cabin
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a sedan with a spacious cabin that offers plenty of room for your passengers. It's 192 inches long, with a total of 102.8 cu-ft of passenger volume. Front legroom measures 44.3 inches, and second-row legroom is a generous 38.3 inches. Taller passengers will enjoy headroom of 39.2 inches up front, with second-row headroom measuring 37.8 inches. This gives both front and backseat passengers enough room for a comfortable ride, even on longer trips.
2. Ample cargo room
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid has plenty of space for cargo, too. It has a 12 cu-ft trunk, and the rear seats fold in a 60/40 split, increasing the total cargo capacity significantly. You can easily fit one large suitcase and a couple of duffel bags in the trunk, as well as a few shopping bags or sporting equipment.
3. Hybrid performance
Although it's not a performance-oriented vehicle, the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid is fun to drive and is capable of delivering an exciting ride. Powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine combined with an 88kW electric motor for a total output of 188 hp, its steering is responsive and it handles smoothly. The Ford Fusion Hybrid accelerates fairly quickly for a car of its size, going from zero to 60 mph in nine seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new).
4. Great infotainment
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid comes standard with an easy-to-use infotainment system that ensures maximum connectivity and entertainment for you and your passengers. It's equipped with Ford's SYNC® 3 infotainment system, which you can access through an eight-inch touchscreen. It's compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and it has Bluetooth® connectivity.
5. Plenty of driver aids
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid is equipped with many standard driver-assistance features, including forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring systems. It also has rear parking sensors and pedestrian detection, as well as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, which can come in handy in various situations on the road.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
The Chevrolet Malibu is a roomy midsize sedan with a nice interior, comfortable seats, and plenty of storage space. 2017-2021 models have 15.8 cu-ft of trunk space and seating for five. The total cargo space can be increased thanks to the 60/40 split-folding seats. The 2017-2021 Malibu comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, generating 163 hp.
Standard features of the 2017-2021 Chevrolet Malibu include:
Six-speaker audio system
Push-button start
Eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system
If you're looking for luxury, don't miss the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. 2017-2020 models are powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a total of 188 hp. The 2017-2020 MKZ Hybrid offers a refined cabin, plenty of standard tech features, and a choice of three trims.
2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid models are equipped with these standard features:
10-way adjustable heated front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Rear parking sensors
The Volkswagen Passat is a spacious sedan with an upscale interior and ample cargo space. 2017-2021 models have 15.9 cu-ft of space in the trunk and can comfortably seat five. The standard engine is a 174-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, delivering athletic performance with great handling.
Standard features on the 2017-2021 Volkswagen Passat include:
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Five-inch touchscreen
Bluetooth connectivity
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Ford Fusion Hybrid features and specs
Titanium 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sony Sound System
- Sunroof(s)
- Sync System
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
188
Torque (ft-lbs)
129
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
112.2"
Overall length
191.8"
Width
75.2"
Height
58"
Leg room
F 44.3"/R 38.3"
Head room
F 39.2"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid FAQ
The Titanium is the top-tier trim of the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid. It includes all features from the lower two trims, as well as styling and convenience upgrades, including leather upholstery, a premium sound system, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front sport seats.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is not an all-wheel-drive vehicle. It's only available in a front-wheel-drive configuration, with a continuously variable automatic transmission that's paired with a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. A 1.4kWh battery pack is also part of the hybrid powertrain.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid comes with the SYNC 3 infotainment system that has smartphone integration. It's compatible with Apple CarPlay, as well as Android Auto, allowing seamless connection with your smartphone so you can access many of its features through the eight-inch touchscreen.
More about the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Color options
Exterior colors:
Agathe Black
Alto Blue
Iconic Silver
Magnetic
Oxford White
Rapid Red
Velocity Blue
White Platinum
Interior colors:
Ebony
Medium Light Stone
Interior details
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid comes standard with cloth seats and seating for five. The top-tier Titanium trim adds upgrades such as leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, and a 12-speaker Sony sound system. When it comes to space, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has 12 cu-ft available in the trunk and a total passenger volume of 201.8 cu-ft.
Child seat details
There are two full sets of LATCH connectors in the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid, as well as one tether anchor. You can fit three child seats, including infant car seats and a booster seat, both rear- and forward-facing.
Performance
The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid has a nine-second zero-to-60 mph time when powered by the 188-hp 2.0L four-cylinder engine paired with the 88kW electric motor (according to the manufacturer, when new). It comes standard with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The 2.0L engine is also quite thrifty, getting an EPA-estimated 42 mpg combined.
Year comparison
2013-2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid (second generation)
The second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid comes standard with a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an 88kW electric motor, for a total output of 188 hp. Lithium-ion batteries replaced the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in the previous generation. Several driver-assistance features that were only available as options in its predecessor, such as lane-keeping assist and a blind-spot information system, were made part of the standard equipment.
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