4 of 7 people found this review helpful
By fisherlcsw on 01/15/13 05:45 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I had a 2008 civic hybred and I averaged 42 to 46 mph. I bought the C-Max because of it's reported 47 mph. At 1244 miles, I have averaged 34.2 mph. Fuelly shows of 81 drivers of c-max reporting, the majority of us are 37 mph or less. Nice car but not what was advertised.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By burklo on 01/10/13 07:13 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I purchased my new c-max in October right off the truck.
I have been driving a Ford Explorer for 12 years (2000 & 2005) average 30,000 miles per year.
I had been looking for a high profile car that would give me 35+ mpg.
My C-Max exceeds my expectations.
I challenge myself to get the best gas mileage possible.
While 62 miles per hour is the limit for running on the battery, I am averaging 43 mpg consistently.
In the city, I average 45 mpg. I now have 4800 miles on my C-Max and love the fact that I fill-up once every 10 days versus twice per week with my explorer.
I estimate I am saving between $300-$400 p/month in gas.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By carguy1002 on 01/03/13 22:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I bought this car and took it on a 500 mile road trip the next day. I have the SE with
202A package. As most reviews say, don't expect 47mpg. I am getting 41mpg, and that is really trying (expect 37 driving normally, city or highway). I think this is good for a 3,700 pound car with a tall profile.
The interior is really well built with great visibility. There is plenty of leg room in the back (though the bench is a little low). Only plan for 4 people though, the car is narrow. Good luggage space, you can easily get 2 VERY large suitcases back there (3 normal ones).
The SYNC sucks. The screen looks nice and you get Sirius radio, and it's affordable at $570, so I would buy it again.
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful
By edisonfrank on 12/31/12 14:20 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Great milage. When drive carefully, I constantly get 52 MPG. However, during raining days and cold days, the MPG lower than 47MPG.
I think rain will cause the road resistance higher. During cold time, the car always try to start the engine to keep itself warm, probably afraid of freezing transmission fluid or other fluid.
The key thing to get best MPG is to use EV mode as much as possible, especially when car moving from stop to go. Gasoline engine does not have the best efficiency during low speed, electric motor does not have that problem. After car moving at 15mile speed then step on gas more to let gas engine bring the car to 45 mile speed.
Do not drive more than 60Miles/h on freeway.
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5 of 8 people found this review helpful
By jbn74135 on 12/28/12 22:07 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
We recently bought a C-Max.
After 636 miles, we are averaging only 31.2 mpg.
We are driving extremely light foot, following the speed limit, these about 755 highway miles (reason we bought based ont the FALSELY advertised 47mpg) and have used real gas but did not see any real improvement in MPG.
The only possibly excuse is that we drive 75 on the interstate (OKLA speed limit).
However, even in town, following the little blue guidelines (on the display), we still only get about 32 in the city.
The car is roomy and relatively comfortable but if you are thinking you will get 47, you are about to be cheated.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By dbrower6 on 12/28/12 12:40 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I've had my C Max for about 2 months. I think the design of the car is good but the gas milage on the highway is a pipe dream. I can see where you could get 47 MPG in the city under certain conditions but no way will it ever get 47 on the highway. A more realistic gas milage would be around 37 MPG at 75 MPH, 38.5 MPH at 70.
if your lucky you can get around 40 MPG at
65MPH basicly the same as a none hybrid car.
I now have 4500 miles on the car a just came back from the first trip with the car. I could have done with out the SYNC it just don't work well. I have had one issure where all four windows came down and the car unlocked it's self. Fortunately I caught it before the rain got it.
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By ddd13 on 12/22/12 11:34 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Edmunds!
How about correcting your review regarding the stellar mileage?
Ford - how about changing the deceptive commercials representing that mileage is better than a Prius V?
This is
nice little car, but it is abundantly clear that its real world mileage is in the 36 to 37 mph range, while the Prius V can expected to yield 42 - 44 with similar driving.
Really disappointing is highway mileage if you expect to drive more than 63 mph. Over 3000 miles of very moderate driving and often attempting to manage the EV mode, we can't exceed 36 for any reasonable distance.
Recent 300+ mile trip at 70-75 maxed out at 36 mph.
Could be driving a non-hybrid.
High 40's for Prius V at speed???
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By pappy56 on 12/20/12 08:12 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Only owned the car a couple of days but I love it.
For a 3600 lb. vehicle with a 4 cyl. the acceleration is amazing.
Handling is real good too.
Traded in a 2010 Sport Fusion for it and it doesn't feel like I lost a lot.
Gas milage so far for me is 37mpg so that will take some improvement.
Seats are comfortable.
The Blind Spot mirrors are somewhat of a throwback but they work.
The power liftgate comes as advertised.
Swipe your foot under the bumper to open or close.
The panoramic sunroof does not open but it's huge.
The sunshade is slightly transparent so I can see this being a problem when the hot weather rolls in.
It will take a long time to master MyFord Touch.
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
By henrydrobinson on 12/17/12 17:33 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Bought red C-Max four days ago with every options but auto parallel park. It's not a long car and I have to parallel park about once a month.
I love the C-Max. I think it looks so much better than Prius or Prius V and there aren't a million yet on the road.
The red color looks like a candy red Corvette. Love it. Car is quick. Glass roof and huge wind shield gives amazing visibility in all directions, including up.
Traded in a 2011 Explorer that was awesome but wanted better gas mileage. Glad I did. Just miss adaptive cruise control that I had on the Explorer.
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By heidiho on 12/17/12 15:14 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
It's been almost a month with 1600 miles. I'm doing 42 mpg and live in a hilly area.
I've notice that when I drive "with" the car instead driving like my old cars (heavy footed) MPG increased. When the battery activates, I go gentle on the peddle to avoid using gas.
I'm enjoying the car very much.
I'm hoping the technology will last.
I only gave a "3" for reliability. Too soon to say.
The only complaint so far is the isync.
They can't understand my voice yet.
It keeps wanting me to go to Newark whenever I say a town with an N. I don't care for the navigator but it'll take time to get use to. MPG will improve if u go easy on the peddle. :)
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