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Ford Fusion Hybrid

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Notable features

Gas/electric drivetrain
41 mpg city
LCD gauges
700-mile-plus range in city driving on one tank of gas

The good & the bad

The good

Gas mileage
Drivetrain refinement
Informative gauges
Decent brake feel for a hybrid
Composed handling

The bad

Firm ride
Limited trunk space
Unsupportive backseat
Steering too skittish on the highway

Expert 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The Fusion Hybrid, Ford’s first hybrid passenger car, comes to market with technology designed to help drivers operate the car in a more efficient manner. Competitors include the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid seats five.

The gas-only Fusion is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.

New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.

Exterior
The Fusion Hybrid is based on the gas-powered Fusion, but it has a few exterior cues that will tip off onlookers that they aren’t looking at a regular Fusion: The hybrid has badges on the front doors and trunk lid, plus special 17-inch wheels. Exterior features include:

  • Standard rear parking sensors
  • Optional rain-sensing wipers
  • Optional moonroof


Interior

The general appearance of the Fusion Hybrid’s cabin hews closely to the looks of the regular model, which is more modern than before but still trails competitors like the Kia Optima in terms of materials quality. The seat fabric in the Fusion Hybrid is made from recycled materials; leather seats are optional.

The hybrid has a unique gauge cluster that Ford calls SmartGauge with EcoGuide, designed to help drivers save fuel. Efficiency gauges have been done before, but the Fusion Hybrid’s instrument panel takes it to a new level. It features two LCD screens separated by a traditional speedometer. The screens can be configured to show the driver a limited set of information about the hybrid system or increasingly detailed data. One of the more interesting graphical features available is an animated vine that grows more leaves as the car is driven more efficiently. Interior features include:

  • Standard 100-volt household power plug
  • Optional navigation system
  • Optional backup camera

Under the Hood
The Fusion Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. A continuously variable automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels. Mechanical features include:

  • 191 horsepower total
  • Uses regular gas
  • Ford says the Fusion Hybrid can travel on electric power alone up to 47 mph

Safety
Standard safety features include:

  • All-disc antilock brakes
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Electronic stability system

 

2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Fusion Hybrid, Ford’s first hybrid passenger car, comes to market with technology designed to help drivers operate the car in a more efficient manner. Competitors include the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid seats five.

The gas-only Fusion is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.

New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.

Exterior
The Fusion Hybrid is based on the gas-powered Fusion, but it has a few exterior cues that will tip off onlookers that they aren’t looking at a regular Fusion: The hybrid has badges on the front doors and trunk lid, plus special 17-inch wheels. Exterior features include:

  • Standard rear parking sensors
  • Optional rain-sensing wipers
  • Optional moonroof


Interior

The general appearance of the Fusion Hybrid’s cabin hews closely to the looks of the regular model, which is more modern than before but still trails competitors like the Kia Optima in terms of materials quality. The seat fabric in the Fusion Hybrid is made from recycled materials; leather seats are optional.

The hybrid has a unique gauge cluster that Ford calls SmartGauge with EcoGuide, designed to help drivers save fuel. Efficiency gauges have been done before, but the Fusion Hybrid’s instrument panel takes it to a new level. It features two LCD screens separated by a traditional speedometer. The screens can be configured to show the driver a limited set of information about the hybrid system or increasingly detailed data. One of the more interesting graphical features available is an animated vine that grows more leaves as the car is driven more efficiently. Interior features include:

  • Standard 100-volt household power plug
  • Optional navigation system
  • Optional backup camera

Under the Hood
The Fusion Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. A continuously variable automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels. Mechanical features include:

  • 191 horsepower total
  • Uses regular gas
  • Ford says the Fusion Hybrid can travel on electric power alone up to 47 mph

Safety
Standard safety features include:

  • All-disc antilock brakes
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Electronic stability system

 

Safety review

Based on the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
3/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
3/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
10.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
10.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • One of the best cars I've owned

    This is my first Hybrid and it's fun to drive. The equipment includes; 17” Aluminum Wheels, Auto Headlights, Keyless Entry Pad, Leather heated front seats, Remote Start, Rain Sensing Wind Shield Wipers, Leather Wrapped Steering wheel with cruise and audio controls. The mirrors are powered and heated. The car has blind spot monitoring and it has a backup camera. The Audio is an AM/FM CD/MP3/Satellite Radio (Sirius) with an Audio Input jack. The Sony sound system has 12 speakers which delivers great sound. This has the regenerative braking system with traction control. You can find any location with the Navigation System with Voice commands with Point of Interest Locations. On a sunny day enjoy the powered Moon / Sun Roof. You can expect 41 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway. It sips gas!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most dependable car I have ever owned

    Drove 86,000 miles with only recommended service. Long term average was 38 MPG. Good acceleration from a stop with both gas and electric power. Driving a hybrid for economy is a learned skill. You can get very good economy or very poor. Attractive in and out. Unfortunately things change in my life and I needed an SUV to more easily and load items I needed to haul on a daily basis.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    5 people out of 5 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • Saves me money on gas. Lots of safety features.

    Love it! It is a great vehicle for safety and saves me money on gas. It has been very reliable. Only downfall is insurance is high and it doesn't keep it’s value.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
    6 people out of 6 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • MOST RELIABLE AND CONVENIENENCE FEATURE LOADED VEH

    purchased brand new 2012/the ride handling quietness are all excellent/extremely reliable amzing mpg all available options on my vehicle its like driving around in your home//the sony premium sound package rocks/ love the heated seats/ford sync for iphone bluetooth and phone are so kool and safe //has cd//dvd player with screen//can load personal pix on cars computer as well as download music to the hard drive juke box and theres a 110 v outlet in rear amazing car
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I never thought I would ever own a hybrid

    Purchased 4 years ago with 25,000 miles and now with 55,000 miles on the odometer I absolutely LOVE this car!!! Averages 38 MPG. Totally reliable and very comfortable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable and fuel efficient car I've owned

    Excellent car for everyday driving and traveling. Terrific gas mileage, quiet smooth ride. Seats very comfortable. Sync system that pairs nice with smartphone. Blue tooth capability
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I Hate This Car. Never buying a Ford agsin.

    I bought a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid in February 2018. At first I really liked the car. Then I started running into problems with Ford Sync and the sound system. After working fine a few weeks Sync started intermittently crashing. The car currently won't play any sound from my phone, whether on calls or media, on Bluetooth or direct line in. The phone and car indicate that Bluetooth is connected it shows the track or call on the cars display but no sound will play. The radio CD and satellite radio play fine. I've tried sync resets master reset factory default reset and pulling the battery cable with no luck. This is a massively frustrating problem and makes me hate this car. I liked being able to listen to podcasts or use my phone seamlessly and handsfree while driving I'm never owning a piece of junk Ford again.
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    I?ve always had a suv (Jeep) went to the dealer and saw a nice looking car. Test drove the vehicle and was impressed with the dive. The car is slick and drives so smooth. Highly recommend car
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    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • A Stepping Stone

    As a current student, I hoped to find something cheaper but with the characteristics that I wanted. I found exactly that with the fusion hybrid. It has great mpg (I get around 36-37), is smooth, and is fully loaded. I was able to purchase it for 8500 with 70k miles which in my research is a great deal. I'm extremely happy with the car and if I didn't have grander expectations in the coming years, I'd stick with this car until it dies. But in the end, it's a stepping stone to an all-electric vehicle in the coming years.
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    Comfort 4.0
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  • Good car

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    Comfort 3.0
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  • GREAT VALUE AND ABOVE AVERAGE MPG

    It is a very reliable , practical 4 door sedan with decent trunk room. gets 35mpg and drives smooth and brakes well. has XM and SYNC system and bluetooth. I like the seat position , not low like most hybrids and no one knows its a hybrid unless they look at badge. one small drawback is rear seats wont go down due to hybrid battery.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
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    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid is available in 1 trim level:

  • Hybrid (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid offers up to 41 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

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Is the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?

The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid owners.

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. 95.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.5

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