I thought the Fusion vs Prius was a good match-up for mother-in-law's new car, but the latest, more stringent NHTSA crash testing doesn't bode well for the Fusion. Using their Star ratings, the Fusion scored only 3 front and 4 side, with 4 rollover and 4 overall. The Prius scored 4 front and 5 side, with 4 rollover and 5 overall.
The Hyundai Sonota Hybrid scored 4, 5, 5, 5. Both the gasoline Honda Accord and gasoline Kia Optima aced it.
Also, from lurking in the Fusion forums, I have seen more serious owner problems than I am comfortable with. Balancing safety, reliability and fuel efficiency, it looks like the Fusion is out and the Sonota, Accord and Optima are in. It's very beneficial to have models with both gas and hybrid options.
The Hyundai Sonota Hybrid scored 4, 5, 5, 5. Both the gasoline Honda Accord and gasoline Kia Optima aced it.
Also, from lurking in the Fusion forums, I have seen more serious owner problems than I am comfortable with. Balancing safety, reliability and fuel efficiency, it looks like the Fusion is out and the Sonota, Accord and Optima are in. It's very beneficial to have models with both gas and hybrid options.