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Ford Should Promote this Car More Widely!
AkDut, 02/13/2017
2016 Ford C-Max Energi SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We just turned in our leased Chev Volt (lloved the technology but interior was way too small) and went looking for a roomier electric and gas car. We live in Alaska so a full electric car is a too hard to manage (few charging stations). These Energi combo vehicle works great. After looking at the new Prius and testing higher end hybrids (Avalon, Malibu, etc.) we settled on the CMax Energi for two main reasons: (a) comfort - this is a great vehicle for us and has plenty of headroom (I'm 6'2" and could not physically fit into a Toyota Avalon) and (2) Price - we got a fantastic deal on the 2016 model in January 2017... oh, and the amazing feud economy is also a given... After one month driving in temps from -20F to 37F we couldn't be happier - the car has great winter features and gets better mileage than the Volt! Oh... and I finally get to sit upright again... so why doesn't Ford promote this vehicle more actively?
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CMax Energie
ralph Stephenson, 08/25/2016
updated 08/29/2019
2016 Ford C-Max Energi SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought the plug in hibred because most of out shopping consists of 16 mile trips to the grocery store and to the doctors office. The car will go more than that distance on batteries alone so no gas costs. Also since the body is based on the wagon and sitting position is upright it is much easier to get into and out of for handicapped people like me, which was a big selling point. Also Ford gave very generous rebate and discounts, making it a realatively inexpensive car for what it is. We compared it with the Audi Etron and the BMW 320e, the only other plug in hibreds available. . After a years of driving, all in city traffic, it's a great car. We charge it up regularly and get about 18 miles on a charge in hot weather with the AC on. Getting in and out of the car is easy for old handicapped people. In hybrid mode it gets 44.3 MPG, in electric mode it uses no gas at all. We ar enot big users of electronics so can't judge the electronics such as bluetooth because we don't use them. The 120 V charger that came with the car charges in about 5.5 hours. I b ought a 240 V charger that charges in about 2.5 hours. Maximum milage on one charge has been 21 miles but 18 is average and winter is less, maybe 16 miles.
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CMax enegi is not good..it's GREAT!
Gordo, 09/15/2019
updated 03/20/2025
2016 Ford C-Max Energi SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Waited patiently to replace my '08 Ford Ranger with a new one, but, when they finally came out in '19 it was a HUGE let down - because they're so huge. When I considered all the options, I found an off-lease '16 Ford CMax energi and bought it. I had rented Prius hybrids in the past but thought they were noisy, rode like a buckboard and a cheap/cheesy interior and no acceleration if needed. The CMax energi shares none of those traits! It is quiet, good firm ride and comfortable leather interior. I have averaged 103 MPG even after two high-speed turnpike round trips - not disappointed at all with mileage and performance. Merging onto a 70 MPH highway is a snap! Yes, I miss my Ranger but am learning to really love the CMax energi. It is a great car and fits my driving scenario well. I would have bought a 2019 but the Wayne, MI plant was retooled to build the new Ranger. So, CMax, CMax energi and Focus took a hike. The new Ranger is just too big to fit in my condo's 2 car garage...it's almost 2 ft longer than was my '08 extended cab XLT - which just fit. If I'd wanted a Monster Truck, I'd have bought an F150! UPDATE: I've shown my MPG because of Maine winter driving. To have heat and defrost, I must run the engine in EV-later mode a lot, so the MPGe is down to mid-seventies because of that. Still costs less than half of what it did to run my Ranger in the winter months. Completely trouble-free car that is great in snow (with snow tires) and still fun to drive. UPDATE- In the past year I have started to use the Parking Assist . Being "old school" I felt it was a useless feature, however, since trying it I find works so well that I use it constantly now! I still feel this was the best plug-in hybrid, ever. Update - still have the CMax energi and it's going on 7 yrs. old. The vehicle is still impressive. and it fits my driving purposes well. It's fuel mileage is logging about 105 MPG. I did swap out the small 12 VDC battery last fall because it was original and they recommend replacement every 5 yrs as a rule of thumb. Now, the Cmax energi is in it's 9th year and still a great car. The fuel usage is logging @ 117 MPG. In our Maine winters, I use the engine more for heat and defrost. The heat is there by the end of my road because the radiator has shutters that close and trap the heat in the radiator. If you hit the MAX defrost button you get additional battery powered heater element heat response, also. After that, just hit the normal defrost button to use engine heat only an the engine runs or turns off to maintain the temp. I'll go out on a limb and say the energi's heat/defrost system is better than a Tesla's. I've been in my brother-in-laws Teslas in Montana in the winter and those all electric systems were marginal.
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So much more than I expcted!
Amber, 06/10/2017
2016 Ford C-Max Energi SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I went to the dealership looking at Escapes - I wanted a hatchback, "decent" gas mileage, and lots of bells and whistles. My salesman asked If I'd considered a C-Max - I was anti-hybrid prior to this but he showed me a 2015 lease turn in. First, LOTS of options! Second - Sits like a small SUV, plenty of pep, and handles beautifully with the wider tires and bigger wheels! Third - 80+ MPG is not out of the question - and between initial charge on the Energi and Hybrid backup, I see this on a pretty consistent basis. After 2400 miles of ownership, I just filled up for the 3rd time. Everyone who has ridden with me compliments the interior, quiet ride, and comfort - and then I tell them the fuel economy and they are shocked! No regrets here, I'm in love with this car!
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I LOVE my new Ford CMax Energi!
Annie, 12/19/2015
2015 Ford C-Max Energi SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car gets amazing gas mileage, much better than advertised and much better than my Prius. It is very fun to drive, with much more peppiness and acceleration than other hybrids. Comes well equipped for the price compared to other hybrids in its class.
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