2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Ford C-Max Hybrid, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Prices, Specs & Reviews

 

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

If adding complexity, cost, and mass to a car is your idea of efficiency and a Toyota Prius feels too much like wearing someone else's jeans, then take note of the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid.

        The moniker dares to convey industry slang for a C-segment vehicle that's larger than an A-segment minicar or B-segment subcompact and achieves maximum passenger volume (in this case, an impressive 99.7 cu ft). Although many years late, the C-Max Hybrid is Ford's designated Prius-fighter. And it will have help: the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid comes soon; however, being another heavyweight on a dainty platform, the Energi will have the Hybrid's major foible: occasional ponderousness. 

In Europe, Ford sells the C-Max—it’s basically a tall wagon version of the Ford Focus—with a choice of two gasoline engines and two diesels. But Ford wants Americans to associate the C-Max exclusively with hybrid technology, so the C-Max will come to these shores only as a hybrid, with fuel-economy ratings of 47 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway..

C-Max Is to Hybrid as Prius Is to, Well, Hybrid
The C-Max’s base pricing is aggressive; the SE starts at $25,995. The trimmed-up SEL with leather, keyless start, and the MyFord Touch system leaves the blocks at $28,995. Those prices slot the C-Max between the base Prius and Prius V in an apparent strategy to divide and conquer. Stand-alone options include a bunch of entertainment and convenience packages ranging from $570 to $3080—the latter of which is available only on the SEL and includes a hands-free, motorized liftgate; active parking; a rear camera; and a nine-speaker Sony audio system—an $1195 panoramic glass roof, and a few special colors. Go heavy on the C-Max order sheet, and you can get the price up past $33,000.

                              2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

Base price: $25,995, including $795 destination and delivery
As tested: $30,690
Powertrain
Engine: DOHC 2.0-liter with variable valve timing
Power: 141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 129 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Electric motor: Permanent-magnet AC synchronous
Battery: 1.4 kWh lithium-ion
Battery peak power: 35 kW
Transmission: Continuously variable automatic
Drive: Front-wheel
Chassis
Steering: Electrically assisted rack-and-pinion
Suspension, Front: Independent short and long arm, double lower ball joints, stabilizer bar
Suspension, Rear: Independent multilink twist blade, stabilizer bar
Brakes: Four-wheel disc with regenerative capability, ABS
Tires: P225/50R-17 all-season
Measurements
L x W x H: 173.6 x 72.0 x 63.9 in
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Track F/R: 60.5/60.4 in
Weight: 3607 lb
Cargo volume (rear seats up/down): 24.5/52.6 cu ft
Performance
0-60 MPH: N/A
Top Speed: 115 mph
EPA Mileage: 47/47 mpg city/highway 

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