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"  Today, I got to take the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion for a spin. Considering that together mid-sized cars and small SUV/Crossovers (see recent tests) make up two thirds of the entire US auto market, the mid-sized Fusion is as important to Ford&amp;#039;s success as the Camry is to Toyota&amp;#039;s or the Accord is to Honda&amp;#039;s. I test drove the peppy, hybrid version of the Fusion which gets a somewhat shocking, Toyota Prius-rivaling, EPA combined 47mpg. This compares to the rival Camry hybrid&amp;#039;s combined 41mpg, a full 6mpg lower. Additionally, 1.6L turbo and 2.0L turbo options are available, and a plug-in hybrid version with an all-electric range will be announced early next year. So, how did the new Fusion stack up in my initial drive? While I was limited to a brief tour of Manhattan during rush hour, which has its limitations in terms of speed and dynamics, some things were still obvious immediately. It didn&amp;#039;t hurt that I was fortunate enough to have Ford&amp;#039;s suspension expert Louis Jamail in the car to answer questions!  At the outset, exterior styling is drastically different not only from the previous generation Fusion, but also from other mid-sized sedans which have been somewhat bland in the past. The interior is laid to be more spacious and ergonomic with a generous center console. On the road, the new Fusion is exceptionally maneuverable and agile. The hybrid system works flawlessly during acceleration and braking unlike past versions which had a sluggish delay when accelerating. The electronic steering is much improved, hitting the perfect medium between effortless maneuvering at low speeds and a tangible feel that lets you know you&amp;#039;re still the driver. The Fusion adds several more technology features including active park assist, a &amp;quot;Lane Keeping System&amp;quot; to help maintain course during heavy crosswinds or uneven roads, an attractive set of adjustable eco-gauges, and an auto start/stop feature to save fuel at traffic lights. Bottom line: At first glance, it&amp;#039;s clear the new Fusion is poised to be a potent competitor in the mid-sized category. Stay tuned for a full review! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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