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Used 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) Consumer Reviews

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New 2018 CMax

Gerard Russo, Houston, TX, 01/21/2018
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Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful

I have now had my 2018 Ford C-Max for one year. I have approximately 10000 miles on it. I have experienced no mechanical problems at all. It drives and handles just as well as our Mercedes for half the price. Around town I average 55 plus mpg. On the highway, approximately 48 mpg. There is plenty of storage when you fold down the rear seats. I have had my oil changed twice since I live in south central Florida due to the high temperatures. I also purchased on line from Ford the ESP extended warranty which was very inexpensive and includes 3 free oil changes. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

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surprised by the fuel economy

Curt, Pittsburgh, PA, 11/25/2018
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I love my cmax. My wife laughed at me when I brough the car home. I have always been a truck guy. But I drive 25 miles to work and the fuel economy was killing me. After owning the cmax for 2 months I was amazed at the fuel economy I was averaging 42 mpg in the winter. In the summer I have had it as high as 47.2mpg . I love the way it handles. It has plenty of power to get on the highway, which is where I do most of my driving .

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Best All Around Car I Have Driven

Grizzy , Oak Lawn, IL, 08/10/2019
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

The CMax is a strong all around performer. It accelerates and handles well while still having a great ride. It has the cargo space of an SUV and handles well in the snow (though it doesn’t have a lot of ground clearance). The good thing about the mileage is that it is higher in the city. So, if you do a lot of city driving like me you save a ton of money, even if the highway mileage isn’t stellar. In my mind, most people would be insane to buy many of the other hybrids over this one. This is the one that is able to accelerate at a safe clip, is practical for families and is still very comfortable and safe. I will leave you with this anecdote. When my wife was pregnant and I was driving her to the hospital. I looked down and was going 97 MPH. This car is so smooth, quiet and competent I didn’t realize I was driving at reckless speeds!

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Compact SUV

Bud (George) Balloch, Salem, OR, 11/03/2018
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Fantastic vehicle which I don't understand why Ford doesn't advertise more. Listed as a wagon but It to me is totally a Compact SUV. Leather seats and esthetics of the interior are unsurpassed. New purchase for under $20,000 I enjoy driving the C-Max more than the new Corvette and Charger I previously purchased. This is my ultimate retirement vehicle which I suspect will be with me for at least the next 10 years. The 188 HP is fantastic and I'm getting @ 39 mpg even with my heavy foot.

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2018 C-Max fun to drive economical vehicle

C.O., Pittsburgh, PA, 03/16/2019
Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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After test driving this vehicle, a year prior to purchasing, I knew when the time came for a new car, this would be it. I was so happy my salesman was able to track a new one down since there were few remaining within a 300 mile radius. So sad this model is now discontinued. I keep a running mpg average which now reads 39.1 for 5400 miles combined hwy. and city. The car handles great in snow. It Is also fun to drive and has ample cargo space. I am even able to transport my 8ft kayak with back seats down. Although other hybrids may achieve higher mpg's I am very pleased with this Ford version. It is stylish and a good value for the price.

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