2013 Ford Fusion Energi Earns Highest Possible Overall NHTSA Safety Score

2013 Ford Fusion Energi

2013 Ford Fusion Energi

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi is the latest Ford to earn a “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The “Overall” score sums up vehicle performance in frontal, side-impact, and roll-over crashes.  The 2013 Ford Fusion energi received highest possible 5-star rating in frontal and side-impact accidents, and 4-stars in roll-over safety.  The plug-in hybrid  follows the Ford Fusion and Ford Fusion Hybrid in earning the highest possible safety rating awarded by the US government.  Steve Kenner, the Global Director of the Ford Automotive Safety Office says, “The Fusion Energi combines the highest possible safety ratings from NHTSA and great fuel economy, two things we know customers are looking for in their vehicles.  Our strategy is to provide our customers with a range of powertrain options in our vehicles, while still leading in fuel economy in every segment that we compete.”

To view the NHTSA crash test results click here.
 

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