Agreed -- it's not a car I'd be interested in, but it sounds (at first glance) that Ford has done a good job. They've also made it a full hybrid, not a "mild" hybrid, since you can run with the electric motor only. I think my major concern, if I were interested in this model, would be reliability / quality of servicing. Plus, being the first person to go into your Ford service department with a hybrid vehicle... :|