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Ford today announced that it is offering a start stop feature as an optional goodies for the Fusion, which makes the car the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with such a feature.
For’s Auto Start Stop feature will be offered as a $295 option for the 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with this promising to increase fuel efficiency by between 3.5 and 10 percent, depending on how much time the driver spends in urban areas. This not only makes the vehicle greener, but also allows owners to save money, so the Blue Oval expects it to be a popular option.
“We expect the average Fusion driver with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Auto Start-Stop will save about $1,100 more than other midsize sedan owners during five years of driving,” said Samantha Hoyt, Fusion marketing manager. “That’s cash in their pocket and time saved with fewer trips to the pump.”
“We expect the average Fusion driver with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Auto Start-Stop will save about $1,100 more than other midsize sedan owners during five years of driving,” said Samantha Hoyt, Fusion marketing manager. “That’s cash in their pocket and time saved with fewer trips to the pump.”
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