Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins Vehix.com Fuel-Efficient Car Comparison Test

Versatile Fusion Hybrid Earns Vehix Approval as Favored Choice to Maximize Fuel Economy, Style and Comfort

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid took top honors in a recent comparison test of fuel-efficient vehicles. Vehix editors contend the Fusion Hybrid offers the best balance of fuel economy, driving enjoyment, interior and exterior styling and value for its price.

“Shoppers have many options when it comes to buying a gas-sipping car”

For complete details, read the “2011 Fuel-Efficient Car Comparison Test,” located at http://www.vehix.com/articles/green/2011-fuel-efficient-car-comparison-test

“Shoppers have many options when it comes to buying a gas-sipping car,” said Michael Waterman, Vehix Executive Editor. “We chose four popular cars priced between $20,000 to $30,000 that are on must-drive lists for new car buyers who are focused on improving fuel efficiency of their daily ride.”

The 2011 Toyota Prius occupied the role of fuel-efficiency heavyweight champ with a combined average of 50 mpg. The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI represented diesel vehicles while the 2011 Honda CR-Z exemplified the interests of performance-oriented hybrid shoppers. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid rounded out the test as a full-hybrid sedan that achieves a combined 39 mpg rating.

All vehicles in the 2011 Fuel-Efficient Car Comparison Test were evaluated during a single day on a driving loop that featured twisty rural roads, coastal highway, expressway and a climb from sea level to 1,500 feet of elevation.

The Ford Fusion Hybrid emerged victorious because it delivers high fuel-efficiency numbers while performing like a regular gas vehicle, is comfortable, stylish and fun to drive, offers useful technology features, and can run on battery power alone at speeds up to 47 mph to further improve fuel economy.

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