2020 Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium Features and Specs
A lot of people have been overlooking
sedans and turning to SUVs in recent years, but they could be missing out. It
wasn't long ago that the midsize sedan segment was the most fiercely competitive
area of the auto market, and the Ford Fusion was generally regarded as being
the model to beat, outside of the luxury segment. The 2020 Ford Fusion Plug-In
Hybrid Titanium is a stunning car and the very epitome of a modern 21st-Century
vehicle, so let's review the specs and features to reveal what some people
might be missing.
Powertrain
Of course, the most important feature of
the Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid Titanium is the powertrain. The system employed
is the same as the one found in the standard Fusion Hybrid, but the plug-in
version adds a larger battery for a greater electric-only range.
The system is based on a 2.0-liter Atkinson
cycle inline-four gas engine, which is paired with an electric motor to develop
a combined 188 horsepower. The power is sent to the front wheels through a
continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and there's a 1.4-kWh
battery located in the trunk of the regular Fusion Hybrid. However, the Fusion
Plug-In Hybrid swaps that 1.4-kWh battery for a 9.0-kWh battery, which gives an
electric-only range of up to 25 miles*.
Interior and exterior features and
equipment
Because the plug-in version of the Ford Fusion
is only available in Titanium trim, it really does come very nicely equipped in
its standard form. On the inside you'll find Leather-Trimmed Sports Seats that
are Heated and Cooled in the front, a 10-way Power Driver's Seat, Dual-Zone Climate
Control, Sync® 3 Infotainment System with Voice-Activated Navigation and HD Radio,
a 12-speaker Sony Audio System, Push-Button Start, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rain-Sensing
Wipers, Ambient Lighting and plenty more.
Safety features
The Fusion Plug-In Hybrid is positively
bristling with standard safety features, many of which are part of the Ford
Co-Pilot360™ system. The car comes standard with the likes of a Rear View Camera,
Individual Tire Pressure Monitors, SOS Post-Crash Alert, and Personal Safety
System™. On top of that, standard advanced safety features include a Lane-Keeping
System, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert,
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and an Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror.
SmartGauge® with
EcoGuide
These plug-in hybrid cars and not ordinary
sedans, of course, and that becomes apparent when you look at the dash and the
LCD SmartGauge® with EcoGuide. The system provides real-time information for the
driver so they can enhance the efficiency of the already-efficient midsize
sedan. The system can show you the engine power being used and the amount of
lithium-ion battery power that's been used and what's left. It also shows how
close you are to reaching the gasoline engine on-off threshold, and how much
power is currently being requested based on how much you are pressing down on
the accelerator pedal.
To learn more about these Ford plug-in
hybrid cars and to try one out for yourself with a test drive, get in touch
with us today at one of your local Southern
California Ford Dealers.
*EPA-estimated
city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of
other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in
hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the
EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
