2019 Ford Fusion Energi | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2019
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Ford has announced plans to eliminate sedans from its model lineup, leaving the Mustang as its only non-truck or SUV offering. But before that happens, it's delivering the 2019 Fusion Energi with 25 miles of all-electric range and the Ford CoPilot360 suite of advanced safety features included as standard equipment.
The Energi looks like a regular Fusion, save the small charge-port door on the front fender. This will undoubtedly appeal to some shoppers who don’t like the polarizing looks of other competing EVs. Inside, front and rear space is ample. The trunk is a different story, as the already-small 12-cubic-foot trunk from the standard Fusion shrinks to a nearly unusable 8.2 cubic feet, thanks to the encroaching battery packs.
Ford Sync 3 comes standard and will run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the 12-speaker Sony audio system fills the cabin nicely. Most notable are the Fusion Energi’s safety features, which include blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera.
Pricing sits at $36,595 for the Titanium trim (the only trim available for the Fusion Energi). There’s only one option-a $1,095 power moonroof-and the destination charge costs $895. For more information on the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi, read Mike’s full review on CarGurus: cargur.us/tx3mZ
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Ok, here in 2023 just bought a used 2019 fusion energi a few weeks ago, loving it! Being a math nerd I love the statistics and info it gives me. Plug it in every night, run on electricity only to work and back. Fun car driving at night with the ambient lighting and sun roof open!
Cons: Smallest trunk I've seen. Not much get up and go when you step on the gas.
Pros: Electric only to work and back, great gas mileage, night driving is fun, still feels luxurious, 12 speaker sony audio system that sounds tight (not real loud though), and of course buying used in 2023 gets you up to $4000 back during taxes next year!
I'm glad you have a good experience as well. I purchased mine last year and love my Fusion Energi. I think for those thinking about purchasing this car, you should consider your average daily driving. For those who drive on average 30 miles in a day, this is a great car. If you drive over 50 miles in a day, I would consider looking at other options. It charges overnight so you really don't need anything more than a standard wall outlet. I live in MN where it gets COLD, range does drop to about 17 miles in the winter so that's another consideration.
What’s the mileage like after the mileage runs out?
@gerhardhyskollari2193 I've been normally getting in the summer about 38-44 mpg going only 60ish mph. On interstate it goes down to about 34-36. And this is all after the charge is depleted, on hybrid mode.
I have a 2017, getting the 2019 after owning an Audi Cabrio and Lexus ES350.
I drive 80 miles round trip to and from work every day on the Long Island Expressway (HOV lane eligible) which saves me at least 10-15 minutes off of my commute on a periodically brutal highway. It's quiet, comfortable ride where the gas savings basically pays for the car. I fill up once almost every 2 weeks, and kicking around town in local driving I burn no gas. Plus in electric mode, the car has a little zip to it.
I disagree about the feel of the interior, I like the layout and accessibility. The entertainment center kicks ass, and now they will have Waze integration on the new model.
I hope that Ford doesn't discontinue this model, it's a great car.
Finally Some one from LI. Doug I am planning on leasing this as a second car for the Mrs. Short trips for the baby to go to doc and school drop off and her work. Usually driving around 15 miles a day at most. How would you rate this car for leasing? Many thanks in advance.
If you don't plug it in, can regenerative braking keep it charged somewhat,?
This car will be a great deal in 3 years for $15k and low miles...
You can almost get that now on a 18 or 19 depends on miles.
Actually it's close. I got a 2019 Hybrid Fusion SE (Not plug in) with low miles for 15k. It's a nice car and the SE is only 1 trim up from the base but has all the safety stuff, SYNC 3, Android Auto, and both front seats are powered. It drives really nice. I have had a few Fords so I'm kinda obvious to the fit issues most reviewers point out. It doesn't squeak, everything works intuitively for me.
Yes, buy slightly used and it makes sense,
@@michaelbuffington4047 You can, what I did, Good deal and these later fusion hybrids are pretty reliable with proven drive/battery,
Also, Ford offers the best extended warranty plans of any of the competitors in this class,,,Got 9 years 100K
Lol 3 years later
I'm very disappointed that Ford stopped manufacturing the Fusion lineup. I drove my mom's 2016 Fusion Energi in a sparkly blue color, and I fell in love with the range. I know how to efficiently drive on EV as well. I drove for about 30 minutes and was able to finish my commute with 100% energy return.
Just came from 4 days renting a '19 Fusion Hybrid Titanium here in the desert. Very nice car, very un-hybrid like behavior, smooth, whisper quiet on Interstate 10, comfortable, and reasonably roomy. EXTRA fuel efficient, of course. The hybrid seems to be the way to go, at least until Ford jettisons the Fusion. And that Velocity blue paint is gorgeous. Keep rocking the beard, Perkins!! 😉 Good honest review 🐻
You got it,
I have had my 2019 Ford Fusion Energi for 30 days. Using a Kill-a-Watt meter, it cost me $34.49 in electricity to charge it or about $1.15 per day (less than a cup of coffee). This is for all city driving and in Canadian funds.
I should add my electric company charges 15 cents per kwh.
what was a real electric range?
I just bought one of these cars a few months ago and I love it! This is my daily driver for my 23.5 mile (each way) commute to and from work, 80% of which is 60 mph highway driving. I don’t know how this reviewer was getting such bad EV range. In upper 60F temperatures I can get all the way to work, take the car to lunch and back, and then get almost halfway home on one charge (about 33 total plug-in miles) and it’s getting better as the days get warmer. Oh and after negotiating and instant rebates it only costs me $31.5k plus tax and then I’ll be getting the tax rebate next year on top of that. I chose it over the competition because it looks so much better and its rated 26 mile EV range was more than enough for me. Better mpg than expected was icing on the cake!
He says he got a couple miles around town, which is what you would get running on hybrid mode only. Looks like he didn't know you have to plug it in.
I am going to buy this car. It is the only car I can find on the market that has all the features I want. Show me another car in this price range that has Stop and Go Adaptive Cruise Control and Cooled seats and I might reconsider. And Mike, the Co Polit 360 includes Stop and Go Adaptive Cruise Control which you failed to mention when describing the features of Co Pilot 360.
I like it, I think i will be getting the Fusion. 600 miles with Roomy interior. Trunk sucks, i'll work around it.
I bought a 2015 new from the factory. I previously had a hatchback Subaru Forester. I virtually always had it full of junk because of the available room just tended to collect stuff back there. With the FFET Trunk you are forced to be aware of what you have back there so you just tend to keep it junk free all the time. I could pack a large samsonite, a carry-on and backpack; plus assorted odds and ends like spare tire pump, cleaning supplies, a first aid kit, flashlight, and an extra pair of shoes. Not bad. I never had any issues going to sams and getting everthing home. I don't have kids so the Energi is great. Style is #1 and battery life was very good. I will most likely be getting another soon as a replacement.
Loving the sweater.
I have a 15 Fusion Energi Titanium and love it. Yes the trunk space is unusually bad. Otherwise a used Fusion is a great value. Having a midsized car is a step up from the many small cars I've owned. The Fusion handles like a much more expensive car, and it's the best car I've ever owned for winter driving. All that and I average 60mpg. I plan to upgrade to a 19 Energi soon.
Great video. I appreciate your views on this car
I bought one anyway. Gas prices are not going down.
I loved my Volt, but the technicians in my city had no idea how to work on it... Sent it in for one problem, pick it up with another.
I love my 2017 fusion energy
Messed up the cargo area just like the '17 Focus Electric. The same bulky rectangular box, just like the C-Max Energi.
Ivan Vojt cargo space is worth the sacrifice to have all of that technology, all of that comfort, and all of the gas mileage performance for under $25,000 with total current rebates. This guy failed to report on the actual price of the car. For most of this year 2019 Ford is offering a total of more than $12,000 in rebates, depending on how you lease it or how you purchase it. Being that the car will not be manufactured anymore, it would naturally be best to lease it so you wouldn’t have to worry about resale value. For the cost, is actually the best car on the market at this time LOL. No I do not work for Ford but I just leased one of these cars 😁👍
@@chrisblaise4473 It being a sedan plus it's extra lack of cargo space due to the battery sent buyers & lessors running and now it's cancelled. If you can get some serious coin off it does make sense to lease it. Then of course sell the lease during it's last month & pocket some money.
I couldn't disagree more about Ford interiors, but I guess that's a matter of preference.
I'm about to get a used one so let's see how it does, locally.
how did it go?
@@luckybruno5827 well I lost the hybrid one and I got a regular one. Terrible no power . Entering a freeway you just want to get out and help push. 🤦♂️. But only positive is that gas is cheaper than my German car. Oh and it's my wife's car. I won't trade power over nothing
This review falls painfully short of providing very important information. You might want to edit and inform your viewers of the rebate program that has been in place for almost 3 full months and lasts up until July 1st 2019, which likely will be extended beyond that date depending on sales of these energi’s. You mentioned the competition but failed miserably in quoting specifics on what a lease or a purchase would actually cost the consumer. That would be a MINIMUM DIRECT INSTANT REBATE from FORD for exactly $10,001.00 - shrinking the cost of this car well below $26,000!!! This information is available on Fords website and has been available. With the cost of the car reduced dramatically LOWER than the competition, the plastic buttons you don’t like 🙄, or the poor trunk space just might be livable lol. The driving range on this car is an example of how much better it does over its competition. Yes the trunk space is smaller, and the buttons are not as glorious LOL, but on virtually the same tank of gas, you’re getting almost 200 more miles of driving and paying TWN THOUSAND LESS FOR THIS CAR! 👌👍
* TEN THOUSAND LESS. ALSO, If you’re a taller driver, the energi has the most legroom (by a large amount) and the stereo system in the ford sounds 10 times better than the competition, specifically all of the plug-in hybrids. The Sony system in the Ford at half volume significantly out performs all of the other stereo systems. I have driven all of them, and I have made my decision to go with the ford fusion energi. ‘All of them’ includes all similar plugins: the Chevy, the Honda clarity, the Prius prime, the Hyundai sonata plug in and the Kia Optima plug in. Ford has a smaller trunk and wins with literally everything else., including ride comfort. Just lease the thing and you won’t have to worry about the resale value of a car that’s been eliminated!
It's a shame that Ford seems to have ditched the high-end leather interior for soft touch in 2019. They even had stitched a leather dash and cross-stitched accents on the doors for the 2018 Energi. It really put the interior visually in the same league with Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes. That quality was a major seller for me; especially given the Energi's affordable price point. I'll still likely invest in the 2019 or the 2020 if it's still around, as I currently own a 2015 and love the car, but that massive interior downgrade is a SERIOUS bummer.
2015 FFEE is my daily driver 100 miles/day. my car is at 150k miles. same brakes, same spark plugs.. only oil changes.. amazing sedan. I drove 3 series and lincoln mkz before this car and I'm not looking for any of them..
I tried a volt and the fusion has a much better ride, ride comfort is what I like
Ford messed up on the #1 car they had, the 1986 Taurus, when the redesigned it in 1996 and they've just never been able to execute a great car. In cars, they have been a mess. And now, another brand name is gone, unless....they come out with a Fusion SUV.
Fusion wagon!
@@MikeDPerkins im hoping for a fusion Hatchback/suv yeah!
@@GregFliesVR Wagon!
Maybe the Mach-E was meant to replace it? (2010 Fusion Hybrid owner looking for a replacement).
We had gas guzzlers for 7 years straight, we needed this bad.
I disagree. I don’t even like fords but I can easily say the Ford Fusion is one of the best hybrids I’ve driven. It looks like a car (not a science project) has great power, amazing fuel economy, it’s comfortable, fun to drive and handles great. I might add that I really get annoyed with this whole throw away mentality. If they never make another Ford Fusion, it’s still a great car. It’s certainly not worth throwing away.
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You might not buy it new, but it's a good car to buy used with price drop substantial,
That's what I did and am enjoying the ride yes, as unappealing to him as it is,
I used to like the Fusion sport with the V6 and AWD but now it felt behind, I prefer the new accord. If I have to take an hybrid I would get and Accord again. The fusion might be a good deal with the base engine around 22k but the hybrid simply nah
Piersandro Mannino The Sport model is pretty awesome, except for it’s awful gas mileage. I like the upgraded leather that comes or came with the Platinum model.
These days I’m trying to avoid animal skin, when it makes sense to.
I just leased one of these cars. It literally comes in just 2 versions maxed out with features. The two versions are with or without the moonroof. I have the moonroof. The sticker was 37,000 and change, I got the car for under 25,000 capitalized cost price on the lease. Naturally I leased it because the car won’t be made anymore so it will lose significant resale value. That being said, it is loaded with technology and has one of the best stereo systems I’ve ever heard in a car at this level, and the gas mileage is ridiculous. Also I won’t feel to mention that it literally has the best legroom on the market almost at any level and I’m not even joking. I am 6 foot two so it was a necessary feature. I’m getting between 62 and 65 miles per gallon LOL. My price is $220 per for 36 months no money down and tax included in the payment. Your guy failed to report on this car properly. It is the best car on the market for what you get for the money. PERIOD.
Chris Blaise wow, can’t beat this price. I would have taken it as well.
@@chrisblaise4473 can vouch for this guy's opinion on the price, as a family of mine also got a deal similar to this
Wow, this car still exists?
Yes, Uber and Lyft driver favorite btw,
So you insult it and then compliment it 😂😂😂. Where did they get this clown from 😂😂😂
The only Ford cars I would buy is the Crown Victoria, Fusion, and the Mustang.
Ouch😯😯😯
Bryant Monroe Nothing to be in pain about my friend, see all of my other replies here I wrote it out like five or six times. This car is literally the best car on the market for the price you will get it for. This guy failed to properly report
@@chrisblaise4473 👍👍
Interior Specs:
1st:Gauge Cluster
2nd:8.2 Cargo Space Exterior Specs
Unfortunately, I completely agree with you, Mike. It’s ridiculous what Ford did to the trunk to fit in such a small amount of battery power. I really loved driving a rental Fusion from Alamo, but I try to do as much as possible for the environment and would want at least a PHEV or an EV. Ford already took away my much loved CMax PHEV, but they are promising an amazing future full of PHEV’s and EV’s.
Thank you and Carl so much for not being afraid to put out a negative review when it’s necessary. I hope that the right people watch this review and take positive action.
The CMAX was one of the first cars I reviewed. Loved it. Fit two bikes in the back!
Michael Perkins You can always come over to visit us, Mike! Did you review the Energi PHEV or the plain hybrid?
@@mitchellbarnow1709 Energi, I believe. Many years ago!
Michael Perkins Is that video still available on RUclips?
Michael Perkins Maybe six years ago?
Must watch again, so attractive (car's aiight too). 😳😍🤣
Yes it is 2019 Blue Metallic or Velocity Blue Metallic Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Fwd 4dr 2.0L 4-CYLINDER Plug-In Hybrid 188 Hp Cvt Transmission 103 combined Mpg e $38.595 Ulimate Subcompact Sedan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just can't believe someone will pay 38k dollars for this fusion, with that money you can buy a Honda or Toyota easy, even a lexus !! No wonder why ford is in the hole..
You’re not going to pay 38,000, you’re going to pay around 25,000 with a total amount of instant rebates. At that price, the lease will cost you about $220 a month with no down payment and tax included in the payment for three years. It is a no brainer and right now actually the best car on the market for this price at any level. And that’s where this guy failed to report lol. The fact that they are stopping the production of this car makes the lease of it the most practical of any sedan on the market hands-down.
@@chrisblaise4473 oh well , big difference between 38k to 25k then I'd consider it... still I think I'd get a Toyota Kia or Honda... good day
@@chrisblaise4473 Dxactly!
Totally agree with ypu. The issue with Ford is there quality and interiors are awful. Truck and SUV buyers for whatever reason put up with it. Car buyers just won't. Honda, Toyota, and now Hyundai/Kia are just superior in everyway to Ford's tired plastic junk. I'm only sad abput the Fiesta ST going away. Other than that I'm happy Ford killed off some of its junk
Never had any issues with my Ford SUVs or Sedan...you don't know what you're talking about
Why even Review the car? Just negative.
"Should you buy it? No, you probably shouldn't." *Cringes in 2022*
Just get a Prius, you know Toyota will build them for eternity and will stand behind them, and they are proven and roomy.
Considering this hybrid has some toyota tech in it, it'll probably last an eternity as well
Prius will go on and on but you always feel like you are in a tin can,,,even the new ones just never feel substantial nor are they all that comfortable either, Note that Ford Fusion Hybrids will continue to be made for taxi service..,.,that says a lot about hybrid longevity in these cars.,