2020 Ford Fusion Energi Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Ford's Fusion Energi has always had trouble finding its place in the market. A nearly useless trunk, grabby brakes, and inelegant suspension settings meant many of the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid’s strong suits were eliminated with the Energi. For 2020, the argument for the Energi gets even weaker, as it loses more than it gains. A color shakeup means Blue, Ingot Silver, Rich Copper Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, and White Gold have all been deleted, replaced by Alto Blue Metallic, Iconic Silver, and Rapid Red Metallic. But what’s worse, the passenger seat goes from 10-way to 6-way power, losing its lumbar adjustment and memory settings in the process, though it does gain a seatback map pocket. In the backseat, the inflatable safety belts have been replaced with pre-tensioners.
The one addition Ford can boast this year is standard FordPass Connect, previously referred to as Sync Connect. With an app downloaded to your smartphone, FordPass Connect will allow you to start your engine and climate control systems, lock and unlock doors, and check your fuel levels, tire pressure, and oil life, as well as locate your vehicle, all from your phone.
The good news is that it’s very easy to get into a Ford Fusion Energi, as there’s a single trim to choose—Titanium—and a single option: a moonroof. That means the Fusion Energi is packed with features to make your electric life more enjoyable. With a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor fed by a 9-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Fusion Energi delivers 188 equivalent horsepower (hp) and up to 26 miles of all-electric range, though that feat has proven difficult to reproduce in real-world situations. The car's 42-mpg combined rating is impressive, but its 26 miles of all electric range is on the low end among the competition. Still, with a Level 2 charger, an empty battery should read full in just over two and a half hours. That’s not bad for an all-electric range that should get most Americans to work in the morning.
And that trip will happen with some impressive luxury, thanks to standard features like remote engine start, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone auto climate control, and heated and ventilated front seats. Passenger power was indeed reduced, but you’ll still get leather upholstery and 8-way power for the driver with 2-way lumbar support as well as a memory system for the driver. LEDs light the way for head-, tail-, and fog lights, and you’ll be riding on 17-inch alloy wheels. There’s heat for the leather-wrapped steering wheel as well as the exterior mirrors, and adaptive cruise will make the commute a breeze.
The 8-inch touchscreen is starting to look a little small in a world where 10- and 12-inch screens are becoming more common, but with standard navigation and a 12-speaker Sony stereo that features both HD and satellite radio, two USB ports, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, you won’t be left wanting. Similarly, safety tech is represented by an impressive suite that includes Ford’s Co-Pilot360 package, delivering blind-spot monitoring, a pre-collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic braking, lane-departure warning and intervention, and automatic high beams, as well as rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.
Other versions of the Fusion still represent a better overall value and package for the consumer, but the Fusion Energi offers an attractive option with heaps of value when it comes to luxury trimmings.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2020 Ford Fusion Energi
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by George S
Jun 26, 2024
Comfortable, quiet, and classy is what our 2020 Ford Fusion PHEV is to us. Our round trip work commute is under 20 miles and the range of 26 makes us an electric car driver more than 90 per cent of the time! Gas is %5.00 per gallon and will head up. Electric power is under $2.00 per gallon equivalent and that is wonderful if you drive a hybrid with a gas backup motor for trips. Ford should make a sedan with a 50 mile electric range and a 2.0 liter ICE.Jun 26, 2024
by vishwas a
May 07, 2024
So far I believe it was right pick. Enjoying the hybrid experience May 07, 2024
by Michael F
Feb 08, 2024
Quiet, smooth ride with tight handling. Great technology. Great price. and EV credit Feb 08, 2024
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by George S
Jun 26, 2024
Comfortable, quiet, and classy is what our 2020 Ford Fusion PHEV is to us. Our round trip work commute is under 20 miles and the range of 26 makes us an electric car driver more than 90 per cent of the time! Gas is %5.00 per gallon and will head up. Electric power is under $2.00 per gallon equivalent and that is wonderful if you drive a hybrid with a gas backup motor for trips. Ford should make a sedan with a 50 mile electric range and a 2.0 liter ICE.Jun 26, 2024
by vishwas a
May 07, 2024
So far I believe it was right pick. Enjoying the hybrid experience May 07, 2024
by Michael F
Feb 08, 2024
Quiet, smooth ride with tight handling. Great technology. Great price. and EV credit Feb 08, 2024
by Norman B
May 05, 2023
Comfort ride, durable with no issues. 164000 miles only expense was new tires and 12 volt battery.
Everything about the car is a tumb up compared to my previous hybrid toyota prius. May 05, 2023
by Kevin S
Apr 29, 2023
Smooth and quiet soft ride. Has comfortable power, heated, ventilated front seats. Smooth acceleration and stopping. Very small trunk and short leg room in the rear.Apr 29, 2023
by Ronelle H
Jul 02, 2022
I love it this is the 2020 Ford Fusion car that I want Jul 02, 2022
by Brian B
Mar 19, 2022
Great car for the money. Good handling and loaded with features. Plus they arent untouchable like some other PHEVs right now.Mar 19, 2022
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2020 Ford Fusion Energi Pricing
Original MSRP
$35,730 to $37,000Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.91
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 9 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 177 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.6 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 26 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 129 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Sony · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 390 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Door sill trim: chrome · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.91
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 9 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 177 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 26 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 129 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: FordPass Connect · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation · Solar-tinted glass: front