akirby Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 New 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Blends Unsurpassed Fuel Efficiency with Premium Amenities All-new Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium adds premium amenities and technology to the most fuel-efficient midsize family sedan in America Standard features include leather interior, premium Sony® audio system and MyFord Touch® Customers can select a Fusion Titanium model with either a hybrid powertrain or the 2.0-liter EcoBoost® all-wheel-drive powertrain for the same base price of $32,995 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2, 2012 – Ford’s new Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America, raises the bar on luxury and technology with the debut of the 2013 Titanium edition. The new model will be sold alongside the Fusion Hybrid SE, which is priced $1,575 less than the outgoing Fusion Hybrid, with even more content. The Titanium edition was developed in response to consumer demand for a higher level of luxury in a hybrid vehicle. Ford has been selling the Fusion Hybrid since 2009, and this is the first time it has been offered with this level of features. Starting at just $32,995, Fusion Hybrid Titanium is available for the same price as the 2.0-liter EcoBoost® Fusion with all-wheel drive. “Traditionally, car buyers have had to compromise when selecting between class-leading efficiency, premium amenities and value,” said Samantha Hoyt, Fusion Marketing manager. “The new Fusion Hybrid Titanium lets customers have it all.” In a sea of bland midsize segment choices, the flowing silhouette of the new Ford Fusion stands dramatically apart from the crowd – exuding confidence, sophistication and a dynamic attitude. Fusion Titanium models step it up a notch with standard front fog lamps, chrome accents on the door handles, rear deck spoiler and polished 18-inch alloy wheels. Once inside the Fusion Hybrid Titanium, drivers would be hard-pressed to guess that this is a mainstream family sedan. Technology and design are integrated in a manner that looks fantastic and works wonderfully. Fusion Hybrid Titanium will be available in early 2013. http://media.ford.co...rticle_id=37178 Looks like I'll be waiting until early 2013. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresspotato Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Bastards! Ugh I wanted to get the Sony Entertainment system and PBS but both were not available at the time of my order... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Bastards! Ugh I wanted to get the Sony Entertainment system and PBS but both were not available at the time of my order... You can always cancel it and reorder a Titanium hybrid. I'm sure the dealer won't mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Good things come to those who wait! :rolleyes: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresspotato Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yeah but I wont see the car for a long time... Plus Employee Pricing ends soon, until next season (I'm guessing). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometFlash Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 As mentioned, you can always wait. Just keep in mind that every single year there will be 'something better'. So unless you plan to buy a new vehicle every year I wouldn't think too much on it. No way I myself would ever make back the loss of trading my '11 for a '13, and that's with me owning my '11 outright from the day I bought it. I went with a hybrid to save money and trading for the new one would be the hight of financial lunacy. On a side note: What confuses me is when I see posts online from owners of the current '10-'12 FFH saying they are going to trade-up to the new model, and those same people have also been vocal posters of how to get the best fuel economy possible from their car the past 2 or 3 years. That to me makes absolutely zero financial sense. For someone who owns one already and just likes to be green and wants the new one, that's fine since they didn't buy the vehicle to save themselves money, but to make a statement of sorts. Or someone who doesn't own one yet and wants a much more fuel-efficient vehicle to save some dough. But a current owner who always talks of saving on fuel trading-in? I just can't see any possible way to financially gain from that sort of transaction at all. Even myself with it fully paid off already, it'd take me years upon years to recoup the depreciation trade value plus the thousands extra to purchase a newer one. Reminds me of the posts I see from time to time about "Should I buy a hybrid or other small efficient car - what would make the most financial sense?" It's good to see some people truly digging in to what will save them the most, IF that is the reason for looking at a hybrid, of course. If not, more power to them. But if so, where is the financial sense from trading a current one for the new model one? I just can't see it unless they've already put a few hundred thousand miles on it, or it's constantly breaking down or having issues. Or again, if it's just a statement of 'green' or 'wealth status' to their neighbors or whoever they think actually cares what they drive (And does anyone really? No. People on the road either want to get TO work or FROM work [for the most part] with their own lives to worry about. They don't care what other vehicles are on the road. Think about it. Does anyone reading this post ever think to themselves "Oh my, that random dude has a better car than me, I better go buy a new one to keep up?" No. You're probably thinking about your tasks ahead of you at work or what you're going to have for supper. No one cares what anyone else is driving.). Sorry for the rant. I'm not sure why I even care enough to write all that, it's not my money. Guess it's just one of those odd things that was on my mind that I just couldn't make any financial sense of. PPS That is cool news that Ford decided to hit up the Titanium trim for the hybrid! I won't be in the market for a replacement for my FFH until at least mid-2018 when I hope to have my mortgage paid off & be 100% debt free (about 8+ years of ownership), but it's nice to know Ford didn't relegate new FFH owners to just the SE trim level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Anyone who buys a new car to save money is usually fooling themselves and just rationalizing the desire to own a new toy. But if you've already decided to buy a new car and you're just looking at which powertrain to get, the hybrid can make sense over a non hybrid. Which is fine - just don't claim that saving money is your primary goal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastronaut Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 You can always cancel it and reorder a Titanium hybrid. I'm sure the dealer won't mind. My Fusion Hybrid SE came in damaged and I reordered it as a Titanium Hybrid. Now the problem is that I have to wait all over again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Anyone find a good build site or order form for the Ti Hybrid? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cungaro Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I've been seeing on this site that the hybrid titanium was to start production on Jan. 7. Does anyone know if that's true? I was at a Ford dealer yesterday, and the salesman almost tried to steer me away from going for the Titanium because he "checked with someone else in the dealership, and he said production won't start until March, and then it could be another two or three months after that before it arrives--or maybe never." Is that possible? Maybe he just wants to sell the cars he has on the lot to make a quicker sale? I even said to him, after driving an SE Hybrid, that I'd buy one immediately if he had a Titanium. He still wasn't moved to sign me up. I'm confused and really unsure what to do. If I had to wait a month or two, that would be fine. But not five or six months... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzul Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Talked with my dealer today, he said they're looking like they are still on track to start this week. Only time will tell for sure though, we'll know soon enough as people start receiving they're build dates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highflight Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Ordered a 2013 Fusion Hybrid Titanium on Nov 9.......dealer thought it would be coming in some time in January.... but they were just guessing... I have the order number and spoke to Ford last week.....they said no VIN was set up for the car yet....but to keep checking...once the VIN is set then you can look up the sticker and get the build date.... the only encouraging thing is that some time in the last 7 - 10 days Ford has put the Fusion Hybrid Titanium up on their web site to allow you to build and price it...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Sounds about right, highlight. Haven't seen anyone yet get a hybrid Ti build date. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett50 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Anyone have a build date yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdii Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Primary Features Build Date: 09.02.2013 Vehicle Line: Transit Connect 2002- Engine: 2.0 4V DOHC PFI Gas/Electric Found one http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webviewhybrid/WindowSticker.aspx?vin=3FA6P0RU9DR257682 Should hit the line in a day or so if not already on the line. Good to know they finally started the line. Edited February 12, 2013 by acdii 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm not so sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett50 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I emailed a Ford Exec earlier this week and they said that the production schedule for the Hybrid Titaniums has not been announced yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I emailed a Ford Exec earlier this week and they said that the production schedule for the Hybrid Titaniums has not been announced yet. This makes me wonder again if they're delaying it to protect the MKZ hybrid which was my original suspicion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdii Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Here is a low down, which makes perfect sense. The Factory that is producing the hybrid batteries is at maximum capacity, and cant keep up with demand. Since the Fusion, Cmax and MKZ all use the same pack, they are delaying production of the HyTi until the battery production can catch up. The same pack is used in 4 different models now, and the MKZ hybrid has begun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Makes sense - figured it was some commodity from some supplier ... the battery is a likely suspect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett50 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Received an email from my dealer saying Titanium production to begin 2/28/13. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdii Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Already begun. There is one on a lot in PA! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett50 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Received my VIN today!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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