Ford Unveils 2013 Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show!

Ford just kicked off the 2012 <a href="http://inhabitat.com/detroit-auto-show-2/">Detroit Auto Show</a> with a blast by unveiling its brand new 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid - and Inhabitat is reporting live from <a href="http://www.naias.com/">NAIAS</a> to bring you an exclusive first look at this sexy new energy-efficient sedan! The 2013 Fusion Energi takes design cues from Ford's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-ford-evos-concept-is-an-electric-gullwing-beauty/">gorgeous gull-wing EVOS concept car</a>, and it boasts a plug-in hybrid drivetrain capable of achieving the equivalent of <strong><strong>100 miles per gallon</strong></strong>. That's right folks - 100 mpg. Jalopnik is calling this latest Fusion <a href="http://jalopnik.com/5874136/2013-ford-fusion-energi-the-worlds-most-efficient-car">the world's most efficient car*</a>, and it's easy to see why. The vehicle also features an impressive array of technological advancements - including <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CEMQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Ftechnology%2Fsync%2F&amp;ei=xWwKT8qqKoTo0QHoqoD3BQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNFZCFEzLccsOpjeIC3ABTa79Vg8aw">Sync</a> voice control, a lane-keeping system, and a system that parallel parks the car automatically - which have led it to be crowned the <a href="http://social.ford.com/our-articles/cars/fusion/ford-is-ready-to-rock-the-2012-consumer-electronics-show/">official car</a> of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/ces">CES 2012</a>. Read on for a closer look at the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi - from its impressive energy-efficient drivetrain and svelte low-slung stance to its hexagonal grille reminiscent of an <a>Aston Martin</a> - and be sure to check out our photo gallery for exclusive pics straight from the dramatic show floor!

With smoke machines, lasers, 360 degree giant monitors, and cars continually driving onto the stage, these Ford stage show planners really don't mess around when it comes to dramatic unveils at the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/detroit-auto-show-2/">NAIAS</a>.

Ford is obviously really excited about their sleek new plugin hybrid Ford Fusion, and we can see why.

The brand new Fusion is sexier than <a href="http://inhabitat.com/first-ford-focus-electric-vehicles-roll-off-production-lines-in-michigan/">previous models</a>, and is certainly one of the better looking mid-size sedans out there -- and the fuel efficiency is pretty spectacular too.

The 2013 Fusion is the latest rendition of Ford's mid-sized sedan, and it's poised to go head to head with the<a href="http://www.toyota.com/camry/?srchid=K610_p2653567"> Toyota Camry</a> - the current best-seller in its class. The 2013 Fusion trades the 2012 model's shuttered fascia for a streamlined hexagonal grille and a sharply set array of headlights - design elements descended from the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-ford-evos-concept-is-an-electric-gullwing-beauty/">EVOS concept car</a> that Ford unveiled at last year's Frankfurt Auto Show.

Hard-cut lines give the 2013 Fusion an aggressive profile similar to that of the Fiesta and the Focus. Ford has conducted intensive customer research on the car's design to ensure that the car resonates with international markets.

In terms of power trains, the 2013 Fusion will be available in both a 47 mph hybrid model and a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=plug-in+hybrid">plug-in hybrid</a> Fusion Energi model, which will be capable of achieving the equivalent of over 100 miles per gallon.

The car will also feature a range of next-gen technological advancements like a system that alerts drivers when they stray from their lane, a blind-spot warning system, and a system that automatically parallel parks the vehicle - a boon for city drivers!

"We did this deliberately different than other manufacturers," explained Ford's Derrick Kuzak.

"Other manufacturers create one vehicle thats unique and put a lot of cost into that."

"Here at Ford we call it the power of choice. The automobile industry is about economies of scale."

"We put five different power trains into the Fusion - that means customers have the choice of five different platforms."

"One-offs cost a lot of money and with the Ford Fusion we wanted to drive down costs."

Whereas in the past <a href="http://www.ford.com/">Ford</a> released different versions of the same car for different regions of the world, the 2013 Fusion will be rolled out across the globe.

Ford has conducted intensive customer research on the car's design to ensure that the car resonates with international markets.

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