Ford C-MAX Change Vehicle

"Surprisingly peppy for a plug-hybrid. Nimble handling also. I call this a sports car for seniors ... fun to drive, and easy to get in and out."

"I’m able to use primarily electric power in my city driving. Cost effective and very quiet ride. Smooth as silk."

"The electric drive gives a very crisp start from a stop. Combined with the gas engine it feels quite powerful in my limited experience. The ride is quiet and very smooth, with little lean and bumps well absorbed. Very nimble."

"this car is a hybrid. the acceleration is fantastic compared to other mfr's hybrids. I complained to the dealer about the car oversteering in an emergency maneuver and they apparently fixed the problem since it never happened again. the turning radius is unusually wide. my last 3 cars, all of which were longer, made tighter u-turns, but now that i am aware of the problem, i can compensate for it. over all, driving my c-max is fun."

"Acceleration AND Handling. Good MPG also!"

"Very good acceleration and very quiet"

"For a compact car, it handles like a good-quality mid-sized car. It has really good handling, in town and on the freeway. Acceleration is crisp, and instant. I couldn't ask any more of it."

"Given that this is not a large car, it has surprisingly good handling. And the mileage is quite good, too."

"Quick acceleration, responsive handling, solid brakes, even with five adults in the car."

"Very smooth and stable ride at high speed. Turn radius is not great."

"Powertrain is smooth and much more responsive than our old Prius. Handling is very good for a tall vehicle."

"Very good power for a plug-in hybrid...both acceleration and passing."

"The car accelerates surprisingly well for a Hybrid although not necessarily from a dead stop, but rather for passing. It handles well but the turning radius is a bit wide for getting in and out of tight spots."

"Secure and confidence inspiring."

"When we purchased this vehicle, I thought it would be a throw away economy car. We enjoy driving this car so much that my wife doesn't care to drive anything else we own. It isn't the fastest accelerating, but it has no issues climbing any steep grades or merging onto freeways. I don't know what Ford figured out, but I never thought a small car could ride and drive so well. We now use the C-Max for all long and short drives."

"This car has excellent acceleration for its size and e gine."

"It has plenty of power but sometimes acts squirrelly during hard acceleration."

"Very responsive acceleration. Other hybrids have a noticeable and unsafe delay when accelerating from a stop."

"Passing power (gas/electric combined) is impressive. Very important on mountain highways in B.C."

"Battery power has a lot of get up and go"

"The C-Max was a pleasant surprise in this area -- it handles quite well, with responsive acceleration. The only drawback is the POOR turning ratio."

"Exceeded my expectations for a hybrid"

"Lumbar support on passenger side. Before, had to use a pillow for 200 mile trip. Did not have to. YAY! Leather seats, very nice interior"

"Leather seats are reasonably comfortable. Car is quiet both in EV mode and in hybrid modes. Car handles very well although may bounce around on bumpy roads (we have lots of those in Michigan)."

"I bought the car because it had comfortable, fabric seats with power adjustment."

"This is the 'biggest' little car I have ever tested and/or bought. It is a compact sized car in terms of specs, but very large/roomey the be inside of."

"For a small car the seats are very comfortable (titanium) for a long trip - didn’ Expect it"

"Very comfortable seating. Amazing headroom. Driver's seat is very accomodating to both my wife's and myself different physiques."

"Car exterior seems small, but the interior is spacious. Car is very quiet."

"Easy to get into. Just a good all around car"

"High ceiling gives feeling of roominess in a compact size. Upright sitting and supportive seats give very comfortable and secure ride."

"sits high, adjusts a lot"

"It's very easy to get in and out, and the seats are comfortable"

"seats are adequate. i am short and haven't had a great head/neck rest since my 1974 mazda rx2. This seat is as good as any other car seat. the car is relatively quiet and the ride as good as any other."

"I'm 5'3" and the leather adjustable seats in this car are the most comfortable seats I've ever experienced in any car I've ever owned. My 6' tall husband agrees."

"While the seats are very comfortable in the c-Max the driver on long trips has no good flat place to put his feet. Leaving your feet askew. And if not using cruise control the center console bulges out at the calf making the right knee and hip ache after a few hours as it forces you into a odd position."

"Very smooth ride"

"Uncomfortable for long trips. Very noisy inside cabin"

"The ride is firm but not rough. The seats are very adjustable and comfortable, almost fitting like a glove. There is some road noise but not bad."

"The C-Max overall, has a solid well built feeling to it. For a small car, is has good road noise suppression. Very quiet ride. Even on the highway. The seats are comfortable, with a wide range of adjustibility. Also, the seats sit up on the high side, which is good. And for someone tall like myself (6'2") it's very easy to get in out. Very comfortable car."

"Super quiet, especially when electric only. Very easy to get in and out of this car, even for my 85 year old father in law. Heated comfy seats."

"loud road noise"

"Seats are not comfortable. We are looking to replace because I am having back problems with this car. It may be because I am short, but very uncomfortable to drive more than 30 minutes."

"Depreciated too quickly. I am now upside down in financing"

"Very economical to buy and drive. No maintenance expenses."

"We really like the car, but paid $30,000 which is more than the competition. We use the plug-in hybrid feature a lot, and this results in very low operating costs."

"Well other than having to wait about 4 years to have any trade in value on a 5 year loan, this car drops in value way too fast. It is a good car."

"The price was good and the gas mileage is fantastic."

"We were disappointed to find that the cost of running it on electricity is more than running it on gas. That is because electricity is more expensive in Massachusetts than most of the country and gas is cheaper than what was projected in the advertisement for the car."

"Compared to other hybrids, especially the Toyota line, the lease on the C-Max is significantly less."

"This is our third and we decided to buy it since Ford has stopped making them. It is a wonderful vehicle. My wife commutes in it and often never uses the gasoline engine for a week at a time. For highway travel, it is comfortable and quiet at 80mph. Its handling and braking in wet or ice conditions is secure and competent. We have few complaints about the car and don’t understand why Ford didn’t do more to promote and retain the model."

"If you want a great value in a great car, don't over look the C-Max Energi. It almost pays for itself."

"I think the price point of the c-max is set well. Fuel economy makes the vehicle worth the purchase price. Especially for people with a short commute."