2015 Ford Fusion Energi Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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By all accounts, past and present, Ford’s Fusion midsize sedan is a hit. And the 2015 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid 4-door is poised to again add its fair share of eco-friendly posh to that current popularity. With its distinctively green footprint, this 5-seat gas/electric commuter car flaunts style and comfort, luxury and efficiency, along with a rumored cut of significant proportions to its MSRP. And, of course, that legendary selectable all-electric power means cleaner emissions and some heady fuel savings.
Returning for the upcoming year in 2 trims, the base SE and the flagship Titanium, the Fusion Energi will flaunt some minor changes, giving this futuristic Ford yet another leg up on the competition. For instance, look for several new exterior paint colors to debut, along with a Terracotta Package, featuring Terracotta leather trim and 18-inch Terracotta-painted alloy wheels, that’ll be available to the SE trim. Oh, and this lower-level variant is also slated to tote a standard 6-way power-adjustable passenger seat in 2015.
Said improvements to the entry-level Fusion Energi SE complement the standard 17-inch alloy wheels, heated exterior power mirrors and the leather upholstery carried over from 2014. Also returning are full power accessories, heated front seats, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, Sync/MyFord Touch destination guidance with an 8-inch touchscreen, MyFord Mobile apps (battery-charge monitor), dual-zone auto climate control, a rear-view camera and memory for 3 drivers' settings.
Entertainment, meantime, is offered via a standard single-CD player boasting 6 speakers, satellite radio and an iPod/USB interface.
The top-shelf Titanium is expected to return sporting such additional standard bling as keyless entry and ignition, remote engine start, a rear spoiler, rear parking sensors and aluminum pedals. Added standard techno-goodies, meantime, include a 390-watt premium Sony sound system with 12 speakers and iTunes Tagging. Lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warnings remain standard on this high-end trim, as well.
Many of the Titanium’s delectable extras can, of course, again be delivered on the SE as optional equipment, while available options like a power moonroof, voice-activated GPS navigation, a heated steering wheel, Active Park assist with front parking sensors and adaptive cruise control with emergency braking also remain ready to adorn either trim. Further options available only to the Titanium, meanwhile, include premium leather upholstery and cabin trim as well as ventilated front seats.
At the heart of the 2015 Fusion Energi’s appeal is a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) hybrid engine that combines with what Ford calls a high-voltage electric motor for 195 total hp and 129 lb-ft of torque, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) again managing the ponies and the pounds.
Now, where this futuristic Ford gets its advantage over, for instance, its somewhat more humdrum Fusion Hybrid sibling is in its plug-in feature for recharging the 7.6-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack right from home… or from an as yet limited number of charging stations. Ford claims a full recharge of the electric motor can be done on a standard 120-volt system in about 7 hours, while an available 240-volt charger will do the job in approximately 2.5 hours.
Also according to the folks at Ford, the 2015 Fusion Energi will scoot up to 85 mph for some 19 plus miles on electric power alone when the driver-selectable “EV” mode is engaged. Beware, however, that electrically generated speed and distance numbers depend on a number of factors, including outside temperatures, battery age and driving habits, and that acceleration won’t be nearly as quick as it would be using the gasoline engine. Mileage estimates, meanwhile, should remain 44 mpg city/41 highway, with regenerative braking also helping keep the battery juiced.
Standard safety features, finally, include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and a post-collision safety system. Of course Ford’s programmable MyKey speed- and audio-limiting technology is again standard in both Energi trims for 2015, as is Sync-integrated emergency assistance. LED running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors and a remote antitheft alarm also remain standard. Optional safety equipment, meantime, depending on the trim selected, includes blind-spot monitoring (BLISS), lane-departure warnings and lane-keeping assist. Oh, and inflatable rear seatbelts are also once again optional.
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Trims & specs
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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · 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 · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.90
Engine
EV battery capacity: 7.6 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: 117 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 20 · 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 · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: 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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 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 · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Sony · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · 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 · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.90
Engine
EV battery capacity: 7.6 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: 117 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 20 · 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 with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · 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
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: 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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 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 · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
