I drove the 4xe for a year. Had perfect conditions for it with a 15mi commute. Even though I was in full electric range easily I ended up with 24mpg average getting up to hwy speeds. Biggest problem was that it's more of a summer hybrid, anytime it's remotely chilly outside it kicks straight...
I think the race red orange hue is a computer monitor trick. I see a little orange with my laptop and work computer, but at home and on my phone it always shows up as red as red can be.