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Thrilled with my C-Max hybrid!
Q Suzi, 04/22/2017
updated 05/05/2025
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great transition car from a regular combustion engine to a hybrid car. Drives pretty much like any other car. Looks smaller from the outside but once you sit in it you'll find it very roomy with higher grade interior accents. Several charging plugs for phones or laptops. I do mostly non-highway driving and regularly get 50+ MPG. With highway miles (or the AC on) I commonly get 42-45 MPG. Smooth ride and pretty quiet as well. I am crazy about this car! UPDATE- I’ve owned my C-Max now for about 7 months. I still love this car. Still befuddled why I don’t see more of them on the highway. I’ve had no problems with it if any kind. Gas mileage is constant (still) at 50+ mpg with ac off and maybe 42-45 with ac on. I have found a couple of tiny design flaws I wish I could correct- the bar to adjust the seat up and back is too recessed under the seat and I have to really lean down to be able to reach it. Turning on the climate control is easy and it works quite well , car warms up rapidly, but turning off the climate control often requires taking your eyes off the road and looking for the smallish “off” button. Also would like an interior button to open the tail gate. Still....all very minor points for a great car. I don’t miss any of my previous vehicles! UPDATE: I have owned this C-Max for, what, over 3 years, and I’m just as pleased with it now as I was when I bought it. There have been no ugly surprises, car runs like a top, mileage is sill 50+ in city and 42 on open highway. I’ve been doing child pick up and delivery for over a year with 30+ kids climbing into and out of the car, feet and food everywhere but the interior has held up beautifully! After having owned many other autos, this has become my favorite of all times. Update: (Because I was asked to update) Pushing 6 year ownership of my C-Max and I STILL LOVE THIS CAR! There's been 2 recalls (both for faulty door latches) and besides the usual scheduled maintenance and oil changes it's never needed to be in the shop. I also love the way the interior has held up despite me using the car for child pick up and drop offs. It's been full of teenagers (those multiple electronic charge ports come in handy!) on one day and sporting child auto seats the next. After a good vacuuming the interior still looks great! I've had many passengers that have been surprised by the amount of pick up and power the car has when needed especially for a hybrid. In fact most make inquirires about buying one. Alas...no longer made. I could win a million bucks and I still wouldn't buy a new, different car. Update: I've owned this car this 2018 (bought it used) Just recieved a recall on the ransmission shifter cable so I'll be taking it in for that. Other than that, it's STILL running great, still getting 50+ mpg (with the AC off) and the enterior shows very little wear even after carrying so many kids to/from school. I've head rumors Ford may make the C-Max again. I hope so, I'd be glad to update in a couple of years. Or not, if they don't bring it back I'll be happy to keep what I have. Asked for another update so here goes.... Nothing has changed. Still same, great gas milage. Nothing has broken, fallen apart or worn out. Bad me, I haven't kept up with the prescheduled maintenance other than oil changes but the car still runs like a top. Interior gets periodic vacuuming and I wipe down the interior with something like Armorall and it looks brand new. I've lost count of my milage but it's up there. The car is garage kept but really, after the wear and tear of so many kids in and out of it I haven't noticed any fading of upholstery or any of the plastic (?) framing parts on the doors or dashboard. Some wearing of the carpeting mat on the drivers side but buying a new mat would fix that. (today's date May, 2025 asked to do another update) My C-Max hybrid is now 10 years old. Without a doubt, this is the most reliable auto I have ever owned. Other than the regular oil changes, filters and new tires (I've been lax on the suggested maintenance) it's never been in the shop (exception being for a couple of door latch recalls). Still gets driven regularly (I am retired now) and it's driven on long road trips without a second thought. I'm a slob, eat in my car, transport kids, pets, ton after ton of groceries, plants and luggage and accumulate the usual loose papers and debris for weeks. BUT, when taken in for detailing or deep cleaning the car's interior looks brand new. People can't believe how old my car is. Other than the lack of a touch screen, the interior looks as contemporary as most newer cars. Still getting the same gas milage as I've always gotten with the only dips being when the AC is on or I do extensive highway driving at 70 MPH. It's still quick as a bunny when I need to merge or pass. While my C-Max is no longer available as new on the market, I will say that when others ride in it or drive it it has spurred them to look at the EV market further and invest in their own EV. And then we see a cyber truck drive by and we just laugh and laugh…..
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C-Max is a great Prius killer!
Joel H., 07/24/2016
updated 08/01/2017
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We have now owned the C-Max for a year. I love it! I have been driving Fords for over 30 years! I'm a Ford fan, but I don't have complete brand loyalty. I do complete research before making a purchase. Before purchasing the C-Max, we test drove a Prius V. We found that the Prius V had decent acceleration at speeds below 55, but at highway speeds, the acceleration was very lacking. Then, I test drove the C-Max. I was very impressed! I quickly discovered that we didn't have to sacrifice highway speed acceleration to drive a hybrid vehicle. At that point, counted the Toyota out, because it was not a great value at several thousand more dollars than the Ford. The Ford C-Max provides great features for the price, but just a little less room than the Prius V. We are ecstatic because we're going from 17 mpg in our old vehicle, to at least 37 mpg. My friends comment on how the C-Max is very comfortable and quiet! They always want ME to drive when we go somewhere. Some of them comment on how it is too quiet because they're not used to not hearing the engine running at stops, or at slow speeds. And that brings me to my next point: the transition from electric motor to the 2.0 engine is usually seamless. The only time I notice is when the engine starts immediately after I lift my foot from the brake, or when it starts at idle because the battery is low. Many people comment on the multimedia system. Although Ford's system isn't bad, it could be better. It takes way too long to get it to do what you need it to do. I don't like that you have to use preparatory commands, and then work your way up to do common tasks, like navigation. I would like it very much if I could touch the voice button, and say, "Go to Jose's Restaurant", or "Find Mexican restaurant". But, coming from a 2005 vehicle, it's much better than we had before. And yes, I do work in the tech industry. It's just that the capabilities of our smart phones are advancing more rapidly than that of our vehicles. The bottom line is that I love driving the C-Max because of the sportier feel, the great MPG's, and the fact that we don't have to sacrifice just because we drive a hybrid vehicle! Update at 13 months: I've only had this car in the shop once for something out of the ordinary. The power moonroof curtain was stuck, and had to be replaced. This happened during the regular factory warranty.
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Arthur Meyer, 05/17/2016
updated 12/01/2017
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately my wife got hit by another vehicle last December and totaled our Cmax. We had just over 80,000 miles on it and still had the original tires, brakes, etc. During the time that we owned the vehicle, we had no problems with anything. We loved the vehicle and really thought about purchasing another one. The game changer was that this happened in winter and gas prices have been low. We decided to replace it with a Ford Escape Platinum. We have over 15,000 miles on it and are very pleased with that vehicle so far. Since my wife drives 150 miles round trip every day for work, I wanted her to have all wheel drive in winter. Had it not been for that, we would have had another Cmax.
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Good car
Steve, 12/12/2019
updated 12/14/2020
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, spacious cargo area, nice acceleration, and outstanding gas mileage (close to 40 mpg). One annoyance: the turning radius is extremely bad (wide). It makes taking u-turns a challenge.
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Surprising Ride
Robert Parker, 12/12/2017
updated 01/09/2020
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first Hybrid, and I love it. And of course, now Ford is going to drop it!! It has great handling, mileage, & acceleration, even on the Interstate. I buy gas about once a month or two, since most of my driving is in-town. The interior is surprisingly spacious. My friend, 6'3" tall, has much more room in the front and back seats than he has in his Prius. Over-all, the car is fantastic, and Ford is making a big mistake by dropping it. To update: after 21/2 years, I still love this car. It only needs gas every other month, it has enough power for city and freeway, and it still looks good. Ford, you are making a mistake in dropping this car!!!
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