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2013 Ford C-MAX Energi

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MSRP $33,745
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MPG

(2^nd of 5 vehicles)

1^st
2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus Wagon 4-door
42
2^nd
2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL Wagon 4-door
41
3^rd
2013 Acura TSX Wagon 4-door
30
4^th
2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Wagon 4-door
25
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2013 Volvo XC70 3.2 Wagon 4-door
25

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2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Review

By KBB.com Editors

You'll Like This Car If...

If you are on the hunt for a highly-efficient vehicle, but unwilling to sacrifice horsepower and responsive handling, the 2013 Ford C-Max provides the best balance of fuel economy and driving fun in t

You May Not Like This Car If...

If mpg and price are the key criterion in your next new car, you might find the Toyota Prius' superior fuel mileage and lower starting price more appealing.

How it Drives

When it comes to driving performance, the Ford C-Max enjoys a sizable advantage over the competition. Ford's third-generation hybrid drive system feels considerably more powerful than its Prius rivals, and the virtually seamless transition from gasoline engine to electric motor effectively disguises the C-Max's hybrid nature. Although the 2013 C-Max is nearly 600 pounds heavier than the Toyota Prius, winding roads are tackled with a surprising level of precision and control. Outward visibility is equally good, as the C-Max's elevate

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2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.5

Out of 10

Based on 4 Ratings for the 2013 models.

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Value

9.3/10

Quality

9.3/10
Reliability

9.3/10

Performance

10.0/10
Comfort

10.0/10

Styling

10.0/10

I'm 6'4" tall 330 lbs with back surgery. love it!

By bogoofygg (CA) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,751

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Great car, fun to drive, g/mpg easy to ent/exit"

Cons: "Navigation needs lots of work."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is the best car I have tried for getting in and out of, never mind the great gas/elect. mileage. Have had it 1751 miles now and have gotten up to 79 mpg in it. We do both local and distance driving. wish there were elect/refueling stations everywhere..would get even better. love the styling as I can see everything out the windows being tall etc. Very comfortable fun to drive! Only thing I'm not happy about is Ford's Sync. and the Navigation. I am orig. from so.calif so shouldn't have an "accent" problem, don't know why it wont understand us? Also it takes me in totally wrong directions sometimes? Does this happen to anyone else?"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Beware of Oil Maintenance Mode

By lkozark (MO) on Thursday, March 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 168

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Nice Car with goo features"

Cons: "Paid for EV but so far can't even get Hybrid MPG"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"At 111 miles the car went into Oil Maintenance Mode which is documented in the owners manual but not discussed anywhere else except user forums. The issue is this mode runs the gas engine continuously. My new Energi has been in that mode now for 4 days and according to my Ford Service Manager it is acting as designed. Numerous reports from current owners report similar experiences. One owner claiming it took two tanks of gas before his went back to EV mode and another claiming it took a long trip to resolve. Owners manual says this can happen whenever the computer decides it should. I just know I now have as many gas miles as EV and still in Oil Maintenance Mode"

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