Thanx for all the in depth info about the Fusion.
We really liked the Fusion size wise because of our MKZ. When I drove one it was a very neutral experience. Did not really love it or hate it. Actually the dealer talked me out of it. In our mountainous area he said people were just not getting the mileage that is advertised. Then when I described my highway driving style, he said skip the hybrid as he did not feel we would ever make up the price difference. So there is at least one honest car dealer.:)
We then went to see the Lincoln MKZ since the 6cyl. is towable. Absolutely hated it. It is ugly compared to the Fusion and the crazy touch screen, no knob electronics were the complete killer for us. The thing does not even have a shifter! You would need a night school course to figure out how to use anything.:)My wife drove it a few blocks and said "not a chance".
We wound up getting a new Focus to tow. And traded the MKZ AWD on a RDX AWD. Finally done car shopping.
Thanx Again