The six-year-old 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid remains a handsome, comfortable mid-size sedan with good fuel efficiency and a plug-in hybrid option, but competitors now boast higher EPA ratings.
Pros Still good-looking design Comfortable seats Tasteful, high-quality interior Plug-in Energi option Up-to-date active safety
Cons Six years old, few changes Uncompetitive EPA ratings Options prices add up fast Steering is slow
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is unchanged for 2018.
PROS Excellent Sync 3 infotainment system Rear seats can fold down to increase cargo space Platinum trim's interior quality surpasses that of some luxury cars Interior remains quiet at highway speeds
CONS Lurches forward unpleasantly when the gas engine kicks on Sleek roofline reduces rear visibility and headroom Fuel economy figures aren't as high as rival hybrid sedans
The 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranked #6 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Ford Fusion Hybrid has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 40 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Upscale, spacious cabin Easy-to-use infotainment system Sporty handling for a hybrid
Cons Grabby regenerative brakes Limited standard features
The 2019 Lexus ES 350 Sedan is offered in the following styles: 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), and Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A). Lexus ES 350 Sedan models are available with a 3.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 302 hp, depending on engine type.
Pros Excellent ride quality, especially with the F-Sport's adaptive dampers Surprisingly capable handling Comfortable and mostly upscale interior for the price Dramatically improved technology compared to the previous generation
Cons A few interior plastics feel thin and cheap Efficiency-first transmission doesn't match the F-Sport's character Some controls require using the infotainment interface Finicky infotainment interface
Pros F Sport athleticism, shapely sheetmetal, gorgeous interior, whisper quiet.
Cons Vague hybrid steering, leisurely standard-model dynamics.
The 2019 Lexus ES promises to be both sedate and sporty.
Pros Best-looking ES ever? F Sport looks promising Apple CarPlay, finally! Thrifty hybrid
Cons No all-wheel drive Will it really be sporty? Infotainment controller could be complicated Shoppers want crossover SUVs, which the ES is not
