Used 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) Consumer Reviews
Used C-Max Hybrid for sale
better mileage than I expected
druax, San Francisco, CA, 12/11/2016
updated 06/18/2019
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am overall very pleasantly surprised with the quality, refinement and gas mileage - consistently getting over 40 mpg on most trips without crazy driving. The value for the money, particularly when compared to Prius, is incredible. Front seats are a bit hard and can get uncomfortable over longer trips. Noise level is very low, and even the basic stereo is pleasant. Unfortunately, Ford discontinued the model, but I would bu another in a flash!
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Great deal on an excellent city car
Jack R., Honolulu, HI, 05/18/2017
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Incentives for leftover 2016 CMax were fantastic - I was able to lease for three years with a residual that would bring total purchase/lease price under $20K. The car is lacking some items included in 2017 models (e.g. rear camera) but on the whole, the car is technologically light years ahead of my 12 year old Focus. I'm very pleased with the roomy interior while maintaining a compact profile, particularly the ease of getting in and out of the driver's seat. It fills my needs quite well for getting around in city traffic 95% of my driving time.
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Great Car
Tom, Milwaukee, WI, 04/29/2017
updated 11/03/2017
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought this about 8 months ago from dealer. It was sold as a used car as the dealer had used it as a service loaner, but it only had 2300 miles on it, so was almost new. I got a great price. So far I am very impressed. Vehicle is very quiet for its compact size and is delivering at or above the EPA ratings. Handling is excellent. Also, it actually doesn't look ugly, unlike the Prius and Prius V.
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Monty Catral, Las Vegas, NV, 12/07/2016
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Really fun car to drive specially around town. Always drove a 6 cylinder car but surprise about this 4 cylinder Hybrid very agile and enough power under the hood. If you are looking for a gas miser...this is the car for you.
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The "C" doesn't stand for comfort! (Knee pain!)
Mario D, Ballwin, MO, 03/19/2021
updated 06/01/2021
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased new. Have only 20, xxx miles. Pros: MPG Environmental impact Saves money on gas Easy to get in and out of Relatively quick acceleration Infotainment screen (upgraded to Apple Car Play) Entry keypad Quiet Somewhat smooth ride Heated seats Windshield wiper design Safety Rating Auto Headlights Capless fuel filler Styling Fold/pop-down rear headrests help provide a better view when backing up. Cons: Narrow footwell Pedal placement Seats Ergonomics Convoluted climate controls Build quality Lack of storage space When using small tray/shelf in front of infotainment screen for storage, items tend to hit buttons on screen and turn radio/on and off. Engine/CVT Vibration (look up "CVT rubber-band" effect) Uninspiring CVT feel Engine noise Steering is not precise (seems off/overly sensitive) tends to wander right or left No button to open trunk inside car (have to use key fob) My 2013 Escape had a trunk button inside. The sun visors do not have a side extension like my Escape visor's did, and the visors are much shorter, useless when the sun s at a certain point in the sky. Knee pain: The pedals are too close to each other. The brake pedal is too far to the left. It's not directly under your foot like in other cars. To apply the brake, you have to twist/bend your leg and foot to the left and at an angle that causes knee pain/pressure. The accelerator is placed too far forward. This is also due to the narrow footwell. The seat cushion is a little longer than ones I've sat on in other cars. That could also be causing knee pressure. I also drive a Mazda CX-5 and have no pain whatsoever when operating the pedals or when sitting in the driver seat, even after a 3 hour drive. I also drove a 2013 Escape for 4 years and while the pedals and seats were similar to the C-Max, I was able to get comfortable. It is a problem with this car specifically. Driving position: (Will have to update) As one reviewer stated, the seats are mounted too high, making it difficult to find a comfortable driving position. This is also related to the knee pain. I have tried pumping the seat up and down. I have tried moving it forward and backward. I have also tried adjusting the steering wheel. When I pump the seat up it, feels like I am too close to the ceiling, when I pump the seat down it feels like I am too far away from the steering wheel. I am 5′4″ and not overweight. When I do find a comfortable position, my neck and spine hurt. The seats have poor side bolstering, whenever I go around a turn or winding road, I feel myself sliding out of the seat. They don’t hold you in place very well. The climate controls are poorly designed. I have to take my eyes off the road to change the temp and vent position. Dangerous! Why couldn’t Ford just use knobs?? You have to reach over the shifter and all the way to the right to turn the blower on. The power button should be on the left! The climate control buttons are small and hard to see/feel while driving. The blower is also not powerful and the a/c has a mind of its own making summer driving uncomfortable at times. Build quality: About a year after owning the car, the sunglasses holder jammed and would not close or open properly. The dealer said it was due to a defective latch in the mechanism for the sunglasses holder. We drove with a hole in the roof waiting for the part to come in. The interior door trim and window molding have been loose since the car was relived from the factory. The a pillars make a strange popping/expanding sound when going over bumps. I’ve never heard this in another car, my Escape didn’t exhibit this problem. The dashboard is misaligned around the infotainment screen, there are other little gaps here and there. The paint also chips easily. There is no storage space. They could have found room for a cubby somewhere. There is not much trunk space. A full load of groceries is tight fit. Usually have to fold the back seats down. This car was an upgrade (safety and fuel efficiency) from my Escape. I am glad that it helps the environment and gets great gas mileage. I’m sure the C-Max’s fuel efficiency has already saved lots of money! I also like the safety ratings and the fact that it was easy to add Apple Car Play (videos can be found on youtube). Update: 24,xxx: Driver's side seat-heater seems like it is turning on by itself on low (will have to bring it in to dealer). My lower back was never hot when driving the car before.
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