If you’re looking for fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly motoring, Ford’s current lineup includes a superb range of hybrid and electric vehicles. Whether you want an elegant sedan, a stylish and practical SUV, a hard-working truck, or an awesome high-performance model, there’s an eco-friendly Ford for you.
Ford Fusion
The 2020 Ford Fusion is a stylish mid-size sedan that’s offered with a hybrid powertrain in SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels. The Titanium trim is also available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Standard features include push-button start, adaptive cruise control, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You also get high-tech features such as smartphone integration, a Wi-Fi hot spot, navigation, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver assistance technologies.
The Fusion hybrid models have a 2.0-liter gas engine matched with an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission to give a total system output of 188 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard and you’ll get up to 43 mpg in the city and 41 mpg for highway driving. The Titanium PHEV will give you an impressive mpg equivalent of 109 in the city and 97 on the highway.
Ford Escape
For the versatility of an SUV, the 2021 Ford Escape is now offered with hybrid and PHEV powertrains in SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels. The spacious cabin seats five adults along with plenty of luggage space. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats offer a sliding feature for more cargo space or class-leading second-row leg room.
The Escape offers plenty of power with its 2.5-liter gas engine and 88-kilowatt electric motor giving you a total output of 221 horsepower. The PHEV with a fully charged battery will take you up to 37 miles on pure electric power before switching to regular hybrid power.
Ford F-150 Hybrid
America’s best-selling truck, the Ford F-150, has been fully redesigned for 2021 and now offers the option of a class-exclusive hybrid powertrain. It features a turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 full hybrid engine to give you 430 horsepower and a stump-pulling 570 pound-feet of torque.
Depending on your truck’s configuration, the F-150 hybrid has a payload of up to 2,120 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 12,700 pounds, giving you the capability to get any job done. The hybrid engine is available in the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited models with the SuperCrew cab.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E carries forward the heritage of this iconic brand in the shape of an all-electric, high-performance SUV. The Mach-E is offered in Select, California Route 1, Premium, First Edition, and GT trim levels, each with a luxuriously appointed cabin and whisper-quiet performance.
With a standard battery, you have a range of up to 230 miles, while the available extended range battery can take you up to 305 miles. The exhilarating GT gives you 480 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Stepping up to the GT Performance Edition offers 634 pound-feet of torque and a zero to 60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds.
Visit your local Ford dealer today for a closer look at the exciting range of eco-friendly hybrid and electric vehicles.
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