Is the 2013 Ford C Max Hybrid a good car?
Is the 2013 Ford C Max Hybrid a good car?
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid has plenty of room for people and goods, and Ford’s well-thought-out controls and comfortable seats make the experience a pleasure. The interior of the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is a pretty nice place to spend time.
What are the trims of the Ford C Max?
C-Max trims include the SE and SEL; we tested a well-optioned SEL. We cover the C-Max Energi separately in Cars.com’s Research section. The C-Max shares platforms with Ford’s popular Focus compact car and Escape SUV, and the styling similarities are obvious. Its profile falls somewhere between the two.
Which is better the Toyota Prius or the Ford C Max?
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is the first head-to-head challenger for the Toyota Prius since that car grabbed the green mantle a decade ago–and in many ways, the Ford’s a better daily driver. The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid represents the first straight-up competitor to the legendary Toyota Prius hybrid, and it’s home-grown and assembled in Michigan.
What kind of car is a C Max?
The C-Max is considered a hybrid wagon, yet unlike the hybrids of past years, this car does not have the boxy exterior seen on so many other electric cars. In fact, it boasts rather stylish lines and features. It comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels. The lift gate features a fix lift gate window.
Is the 2013 Ford C Max a hybrid?
The 2013 Ford C-Max finally makes it way to American soil, and with an impressive debut. Facing off against the Prius and other hybrids, the C-Max is very affordable, has great gas mileage, and a surprising amount of power and handling abilities for a hybrid.
C-Max trims include the SE and SEL; we tested a well-optioned SEL. We cover the C-Max Energi separately in Cars.com’s Research section. The C-Max shares platforms with Ford’s popular Focus compact car and Escape SUV, and the styling similarities are obvious. Its profile falls somewhere between the two.
Which is faster the Ford C Max Hybrid or the Prius?
Company officials tell us that the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is 1.5 seconds quicker to 60 mph than the standard-size Prius. That would put it in the mid-8-second range, which is the same territory as the Jetta TDI wagon.
The C-Max is considered a hybrid wagon, yet unlike the hybrids of past years, this car does not have the boxy exterior seen on so many other electric cars. In fact, it boasts rather stylish lines and features. It comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels. The lift gate features a fix lift gate window.
What’s the price of a new Ford C Max?
At $25,995 including delivery, Ford has kept the base price of the C-Max Hybrid below that of the Prius V wagon (starting at $27,345 with delivery), though the hybrid C-Max costs about $1,200 more than the base Prius Liftback model.
What’s the weight of a 2014 Ford C Max?
A hefty curb weight of nearly 3,700 in base form and around 3,900 pounds in plug-in Energi form means that it’s not quite as agile and lithe as the Focus, but it’s not ponderous. The only disappointment with the C-Max on the road was that it simply didn’t have the tight, lithe feel of the Focus hatchback.
What kind of grille does the Ford C Max have?
In front, the C-Max gets a version of the large trapezoidal grille that’s now used throughout much of the Ford lineup. Otherwise, the stylists have done their best to give it flowing lines, including highlighted wheel arches and a slight haunch over the rear wheel.
How many passengers does a Ford C Max hold?
It seats five passengers and has a large amount of cargo space, which can be increased by folding the rear seats flat. Some models feature diagonally sliding outer rear seats. It also shares the control blade independent rear suspension from the Focus. The available four-cylinder engines are the same as the Focus.
How big is the cargo area in a Ford C Max Energi?
The Ford C-Max Hybrid, the basis for the plug-in Energi, has plenty of head- and legroom for four tall passengers. It has a high roof, and large windows providing excellent visibility. The cargo area, while generous for a sedan, is relatively small for a wagon. Here’s the problem: reduced cargo space.
What kind of hybrid is the Ford C Max Energi?
The Ford C-Max Energi provides a new variation on the plug-in hybrid theme—somewhere between a “super hybrid” blended approach and the “extended-range electric vehicle” strategy of the Chevrolet Volt.
For 2013 Ford has added a new trim to the relatively new C-Max hybrid lineup: a plug-in hybrid option, or “Energi” model in Ford-speak.
How big is the cargo space in a C Max Hybrid?
The C-Max Hybrid has 24.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats and 52.6 cubic feet with them folded. That’s below average for a wagon. The load floor is elevated to accommodate the battery pack, which means you’ll have to lift your luggage high up to put it in the vehicle. A hands-free power liftgate is available.
What kind of mpg does the Ford C Max get?
Ford expects the C-Max Hybrid to net 47 mpg in the city and the C-Max Energi to net 95 mpg-e combined with a 550-mile highway range. The C-Max is considered a hybrid wagon, yet unlike the hybrids of past years, this car does not have the boxy exterior seen on so many other electric cars.
