The Environmental Protection Agency has certified the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids at 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, Ford and the agency announced today. The figures give the Ford sedans the highest city and highway fuel economy in their class, pushing them 8 mpg above former class-leader Toyota Camry hybrid in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.
When the Fusion and Milan go on sale this spring, they will carry a 41/36 certification. The Fusion and Milan Hybrids actually rate 1 mpg above the smaller Honda Civic hybrid for city driving, as well.
The Ford and Mercury Hybrid’s high city fuel economy rating comes in part from their ability to travel up to 47 miles per hour on just an electric engine before the gasoline engine kicks in.
Check back soon for Leftlane’s full review of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan.
