2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

The 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan is a midsize sedan that combines fuel efficiency with a range of modern features. Below is a detailed overview of its key features, based on available information from various sources:
Powertrain and Performance
Engine: 2.0L iVCT Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined 188 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission: Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT).
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD).
Fuel Economy: EPA-estimated 43 MPG city / 41 MPG highway / 42 MPG combined.
Battery: 1.4 kWh lithium-ion traction battery with regenerative braking, capturing over 90% of braking energy to recharge the battery.
Performance: Reaches 0-60 mph in approximately 8.7 seconds and stops from 60 mph in 123 feet (based on 2017 model testing, applicable to 2018).
Exterior Features
Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels (standard). Optional 18-inch wheels available.
Tires: P225/50R17 BSW tires.
Lighting: LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, and LED taillights.
Mirrors: Power and heated side-view mirrors with security approach lights.
Body: Body-colored front bumper, chrome grille, and single stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher.
Paint: Available in colors like Ingot Silver Metallic, Magnetic, and Blue Metallic.
Interior Features
Seating:
10-way power driver’s seat (fore/aft, up/down, recline) and 6-way power passenger seat (fore/aft, recline).
Cloth front bucket seats with 4-way front seat head restraints. Optional heated seats.
60/40 split-folding rear seats with a pass-through for increased cargo capacity, a rare feature among hybrid sedans.
Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear A/C vents.
Interior Trim: Metal-look instrument panel and door panel inserts, piano black/metal-look console insert, and chrome interior accents.
Cargo Space: 12 cubic feet of trunk space, less than non-hybrid models due to the battery pack but augmented by the folding rear seats.
Instrumentation: Dual 4.2-inch instrument panel displays, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, traction battery level, and trip computer.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Audio System: 9-speaker AM/FM stereo with MP3 capability and single-CD player (standard). Optional 11-speaker or 12-speaker Sony audio system with HD radio.
SYNC 3 Infotainment:
8.0-inch touchscreen with enhanced voice recognition, 911 Assist, AppLink, and one smart-charging USB port.
Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration.
Additional Connectivity: SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth wireless technology, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
Optional Navigation: Available with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link for voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and 3D mapping.
FordPass App: Helps locate gas stations, parking spots, and schedule service appointments.
Sync Connect App: Offers remote functions like locating and starting the vehicle.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Standard Safety Features:
Rearview camera and exterior parking camera.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Child door locks and LATCH anchors for child seats (though anchors are noted to be difficult to access due to stiff leather seats in some trims).
Regenerative 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, front vented discs, brake assist, hill hold control, and electric parking brake.
Brake-actuated limited-slip differential.
Optional Driver Assist Package:
Automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure alert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and auto-dimming side mirrors.
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go, pre-collision warning, and automatic emergency braking (rated Superior by IIHS for avoiding 12- and 25-mph collisions).
Safety Ratings:
Received a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
2018 Top Safety Pick by IIHS for excellent crash test performance.


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