When it comes to hybrid cars, Toyota has been the big dog on the block with the incredibly successful Prius. As hard as it might be to believe, Ford has come up with something better – the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Although gas prices have plummeted in these dire economic times, there are few people who believe they won’t rebound when the economy turns around. When prices go back up, Hybrids are going to be very popular again. Although Toyota has dominated that market for years, buyers will return to it to find a familiar brand actually offering the best hybrid car on the market – Ford.
In recent years, Ford has done much to repair its business model. New and interesting cars have rolled off the assembly line. The days of “FORD” standing for “fix or repair daily” have also passed as quality has gone up to levels found in foreign cars. All this being said, Ford was still known for creating cars that thought gas was as readily available and cheap as air. From the F-150 truck to the thirsty Mustang, this was simply the way Ford did it.
Ford hybrids have always been a bit of a joke. The idea that one could create a hybrid SUV that got a whopping 20 miles to the galloon always seemed a bit odd. The vehicle wasn’t economical, it just wasn’t as bad as before. That hardly made for a “green” offering that many consumers were looking for. Once the economy went in the tank, few thought we would see much more from Ford for a while. Heck, many wonder even now if Ford will survive as a functioning company.
Ford will survive. The new management deserves kudos. Yes, the company is suffering now, but so is every manufacturer. Mighty Toyota is seeing sales drop 40 percent – more than Ford. Once this economic mess is overcome, Ford is going to surge.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a great car. Frankly, it is something you would expect Honda or Toyota to put out. Having ridden in one, I can tell you the biggest difference is the car feels like a car. If you’ve ridden in or driven a Prius, you’ll know what I mean. The Prius is a great car, but there is always a slight sensation that you are in something that could fall apart at any time. The Fusion feels like a family sedan. If you’ve been in a non-Hybrid fusion, you’d be hard pressed to notice the difference except for the lack of noise when the engine shuts down.
If you are considering a hybrid, don’t just drive over to the Toyota dealer. Do some reading on the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Then go give it a test drive at the end of March when it goes into wide release across all Ford dealers. The car is so impressive that it might just be Ford’s ticket out of this economic mess.
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