With a handsome design and a roomy interior, the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi is a plug-in hybrid without some of the design demerits of certain other PHEVs. This midsize, front-wheel sedan parallels the competent gas model in nearly every way, except for its much smaller trunk space. *** The most significant change for 2017 is the addition of a third trim level, Platinum, to the Energi line. Along with the SE and Titanium, all three trims match three of the four trims available with the standard Fusion. All models are front-wheel drive and can be recharged at any 110-volt outlet. Full recharging takes as little as 2.5 hours with a 240-volt source. Kinetic braking also supplies energy for the battery pack. Exterior Sleek exterior styling, …show more content…
All three rear seat places are also roomy with ample shoulder, hip, and legroom. The sloping roofline impedes slightly on headroom; taller passengers will notice the difference. The Fusion Energi’s trunk measures just 8.2 cubic feet or nearly half the space of the standard Fusion. The Energi’s battery pack is located behind the rear seat and intrudes in the trunk, accounting for the reduced room. The Energi’s dashboard features an electronic face with hybrid information digitally displayed on either side of the speedometer. The transmission dial is located between the front seats near the floating dashboard and is adjacent to the electronic parking brake switch. The Platinum edition covers the dashboard, center stack and door inlays with stitched leather trim, much like you would find in luxury models such as the Lincoln MKZ. Standard equipment includes cloth seats, dual-zone climate control, power accessories, three 12-volt power points, a 110-volt outlet, and power front seats. Optional equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power tilt and telescoping steering column with memory, ambient lighting, aluminum sport pedals, and a power moonroof. Overall, we give the Ford Fusion Energi a