 I just purchased the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.I picked the car up in Toledo, Ohio and immediately left for Knoxville, Tennessee.The trip was 450 miles.I drove between 65 and 70 the whole trip.I used cruise control whenever I could and did not hesitate to use the gas pedal when I needed.On this initial trip, I used a little more than 9 Â½ gallons of gas for a little over 45 MPG.The next day, I traveled from Knoxville to my home in North Carolina.This trip was about half highway and half two lane mountain roads.On this trip, I got an average of 44.5 MPG.This Ford Fusion Hybrid EPA mileage is achievable.I have not altered my driving patterns and I tend to have a heavy foot.Before purchasing this car, I had search for about 2 months and drove many different models from many different car manufacturer.This is by far the best driving car for the money.Very smooth and comfortable.Road noise is minimal.Base model comes with several nice features.And now with the mileage I am getting, I could not be more pleased.