C-Max Hybrid Reviews (C-Max Energi reviews are listed after the Hybrid reviews).

I’ve listed the MPGomatic.com review for the C-Max Hybrid first because Daniel Gray spent considerable time driving and testing it (2 weeks and 900 miles) before creating this thoughtful review.  The Video review includes the text but adds much more detail.

MPGomatic.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX SEL Hybrid Review

MPGomatic.com, 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid Video Review

The TruthAboutCars.com review is also more thorough than most. There are extensive comments that are enlightening.

TruthAboutCars.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Drive Video Review with Text

The rest of the reviews are in alphabetical order by source.

About.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid review; And now for something completely different

AOL Autos, Review: The Ford C-Max Guide to the Galaxy; The new hybrid from Ford is much more fun to drive than Prius

Autoblog.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid [w/video]; No One Ever Said Dethroning A Prius Would Be Easy

Autoblog.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid; No Prius Killer, May 2, 2013

Autobytel.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Video Road Test & Review, by T.J.Keon, December 31, 2012.

Autobytel.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Road Test and Review, by Benjamin Hunting, January 25, 2013

Autobytel.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Car Video Review and Test Drive, by Ron Doron, February 4, 2013

The Auto Channel, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, by John Heilig

The Auto Channel, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Review, by Carey Russ, April 4, 2013

Autogoddess.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, April 4, 2013

Autoguide.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review – Video; Ford targets Prius v with fuel-friendly family car

AutoMedia.com, 2013 Ford C-Max; Ford’s excellent answer to the Toyota Prius

Automotive.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Road Test; The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL goes tire-to-tire with the Toyota Prius V, but does it come out on top?, May 16, 2013

AutomotiveReview, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review – Video, October 26, 2012

Autosavant.com, Driving Review – 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid – In Depth Test Drive - Video, April 17, 2013

Autos.ca, Comparison Test: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid vs 2013 Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI

Autoweek, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Review Notes, May 1, 2013

Bakersfield Life, On the Road: Ford C-Max Hybrid

Blip.tv, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Video Review

CanadianMomEh, Ford C-Max Hybrid 2013 Review, February 13, 2013

Canada Free Press, Ford C-Max a surprisingly interesting drive, February 22, 2013

Carfanatics, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid: Quick drive

Car and Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid; Ford builds a Prius its own way, making it actually good to drive.

Car and Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid; Making the Prius even more forgettable.

CarEnvy.ca, The 5 C’s of C-Max, February 12, 2013

Carpages, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review and Road Test, May 6, 2013

Cars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Video

Cars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Expert Reviews

Chicago Tribune, Car review: Looks aside, Ford C-Max hybrid has leg up on Prius v

The Chronicle Herald – Wheels, The 2013 Ford C-MAX: Is this the hybrid that breaks the glass ceiling?

The Chronicle Herald – Wheels, Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, February 7, 2013

CleanMPG.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review, February 6, 2013

CleanMPG.com, Not a review but a useful set of comparison photos and descriptions: 1)Toyota Prius Liftback, Prius V and C-Max Seating Position Photos; 2) Prius Liftback, V and C-Max Cargo with Luggage; 3) Wayne Gerdes comments on the Prius Liftback, V and C-Max.

CleanMPG, Ford’s 47 mpg City/Highway/Combined Hybrid Ratings Ring Hollow, Wayne Gerdes, February 25, 2013 This comparison of the C-Max and Prius V is not a review but is loaded with information.  There are comments on this article at PriusChat.

ClubLexus.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

CNET.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid:Ford’s Prius-beater boasts better handling, power, November 19, 2012

Consumer Reports, We get a charge out of driving the new Ford C-Max Hybrid, C-Max Energi

Daily News, Ford C-Max hybrid review: A Toyota Prius killer fit for taller drivers, May 16, 2013

Detroit Free Press, Mark Phelan: Ford C-Max hybrid excels in affordability, fuel economy

Driving.ca, Preview: 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Running for hybrid crown

eBay Motors, 2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Ford C-Max, January 29, 2013.

Edmunds Insideline.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Full Test

Edmunds.com, Ford C-Max Hybrid Video Review

ElectricForum, Review Ford C-Max hybrid car

Examiner.com, Ford C-MAX a surprisingly interesting drive, February 22, 2013

GearInstitute.com, Ford C-Max Hybrid

GreenCarReports, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: First Drive

GreenCarReports, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Quick Gas-Mileage Test

GreenEnergyNews, Ford’s C-Max: Spot On

Hartford Courant.com, Ford C-Max, April 17, 2013

HybridCars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review – Video, May 15, 2013

I’m A Guy, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, January 29, 2013

Jalopnik, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: The Jalopnik Review

Jalopnik, 2013 Ford C-Max: The Not Jalopnik Review, June 3, 2013

JaredHeinrichs, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, February 10, 2013

Kelley Blue Book, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Video

Kelowna Capital News, Simple looking Ford C-MAX Hybrid loaded with technology

Kualalumpar, Ford C-Max Review – Video, March 2, 2013

Los Altos Town Crier, Ford takes over Electric Avenue (C-Max Hybrid and Focus Electric Reviews)

Los Angeles Times Cars, Car review: Looks aside, Ford C-Max hybrid has leg up on Prius v

LotPro, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review – Video, April 3, 2013

MIke’s Vehicle Spotlight, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE – Video, December 3, 2012

The Montreal Gazette, Ford C-MAX does the job with ecologically friendly means, February 4, 2013

Mother Nature Network, Driving Ford’s snazzy new C-Max Hybrid; A bit of a chameleon, this new $25,995 car offers good looks, stellar utility, and 47 mpg in the city or on the highway. If you try it, you’ll like it.

Motor Trend, First Test: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL, Target: Prius V

Motor Trend, Ford C-Max Hybrid and Toyota Prius V Driven on Head 2 Head

Motor Trend, Comparison: 2012 Toyota Prius V vs. 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, From April 2013 Issue Motor Trend

MotorWeek, Road Test: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

MSN Autos, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: First drive review; The C-Max sets a new standard in all-around hybrid performance.

MSN Autos, 2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID: FLASH DRIVE REVIEW

New York Daily News, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid accelerates with ease and drives like a much more expensive ride, February 7, 2013

The New York Times, Any Engine You Like, but Only if It’s a Hybrid

The Oregonian, Eco Rides: Ford responds to demand for electrified cars with 2013 C-MAX Hybrid, May 11, 2013

Philly.com, Driver’s Seat: Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL: A smooth ride, but rough fuel numbers

Portland Tribune, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Great first try, May 17, 2013

PrescottNews.com, Ford’s New C-Max Contends for Hybrid Crown, May 18, 2013

SaveMoneyinWinnipeg.com, My cold, cold week with the Ford C-Max Hybrid, February 6, 2013

Shebuyscars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Review: A Fun, Agile, Smart Little Car, February 11, 2013

Speedtv.com, DRIVEN: Ford C-Max Raises Hybrid Ante, March 29, 2013

Strategic IT, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review, April 6, 2013

The StarPhoenix, There are no compromises with the C-Max, May 17, 2013

Techhive.com, Ford C-Max Hybrid talks, plays movies, and nags you while you’re parking - Review with Video, March 13, 2013

TFLCar.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid & Plug-in Energi 0-60 MPH Tech Demo

TFLCar.com, Review: The all-new 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid does a lot with a little, April 16, 2013

TheTimes-Tribune.com, C-Max wagon shockingly good, June 8, 2013

TorqueNews, Circumnavigating Colorado in Ford’s fun and efficient C-Max hybrid, February 20, 2013

Treehugger, Test-drive: Ford C-MAX Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius V, March 11, 2013

TriplePundit, C-Max Test Drive: Interactive, Fun, Affordable, Fuel Efficient, January 31, 2013

USNews, Ford C-Max Hybrid Review

USA Love List, American Auto Reviews: A Hybrid Car Made in The USA – The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, April 17, 2013 – Text and Video

USA Today, Test Drive: Ford C-Max is eco-licious fun, December 14, 2012

Vancouversun, Ford offers up a pleasure-to-drive hybrid; An alternative to the Prius, the Focus-based C-MAX is bigger, less expensive, and handles better, April 5, 2013

VroomGirls.com, 2013 Ford C-Max

The Wall Street Journal, Ford’s Fine C-Max Falls Way Short on MPG

WardsAuto.com, Ford C-Max Rises Above Controversy

Web2Carz.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review; A hybrid that’s actually fun to drive.

Web2Carz.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Extended Review; Proving hybrid wagons can be fun to drive, April 4, 2013

The Weekly Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: New competitor for dominant Toyota Prius, April 16, 2013

The Weekly Driver, Ford C-Max hybrid, 2013: Can it challenge Toyota Prius clan?, June 3, 2013

The Weekly Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max: Prius challenger shines (video review), June 17, 2013

Wildsau.ca, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

The Winding Road, Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

Ford C-Max Energi Reviews

Autoblog, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, Adding EV Capacity to Ford’s Ultra-Flexible C-Max

Autoblog, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid, May 30, 2013

Auto Channel, FORD TARGETS TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID
WITH THE LONGEST CAR NAME EVER – 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL Plug-in Hybrid

Automobilemag.com, First Drive: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi

Automotive.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Quick Drive; Does the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi out-Prius the Prius?

Autoweek, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Drive Review; Ford shoots for plug-in success between Prius and Volt

Car and Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid; Searching for the PHEV sweet spot.

Car and Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Video

Car and Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid; Timidly Going Where a Few Have Gone Before: Even as a science experiment, the C-Max plug-in hybrid is a qualified success, February 2013.  After reading this review, it will be clear that the writer wasn’t objective from his tone.  For a GM Volt owner’s perspective on this Car and Driver review, this forum topic is an interesting read.  For a C-Max Energi owner’s perspective on this Car and Driver review, this forum topic is an interesting read.  There are also many comments at backfires.caranddriver.

The Car Connection, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Driven, June 13, 2013

Car Pro, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Car Pro Review

Carfanatics, 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi; An Unlearning Experience 

Cars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, March 14, 2013

Carsaholic.com, A Brief Review On Ford C-Max Energi 2013, March 13, 2013

Carsinbrief.com, In Briefest Terms: Ford C-Max Hybrid energi, June 10, 2013

Chicago Tribune News, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, January 28, 2013

The Christian Science Monitor, How to read plug-in hybrid specifications, February 3, 2013: Not a review but a good article for those choosing between a Volt, Prius Plug-in and C-Max Energi

CNET, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: The most practical plug-in

CNET, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi review: The e-vehicle lifestyle, without the range anxiety – Text and Video Review, February 21, 2013

CNNMoney, Ford C-Max: Strange looking, fun to drive

The Detroit News, Market ranging wider for electric cars

Earth2017tv, Ford C-Max Energi Test Drive 2013, January 25, 2013

Engadget, Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid test drive (video)

Examiner, Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid trumps Prius v

Examiner, Ford C-Max Energi saves many gas station trips, March 2, 2013

Forbes, The C-MAX Energi: Ford’s High-Tech Prius Killer

The Globe and Mail, Ford pulls ahead of Toyota in plug-in car race, Apr 27, 2013

GreenCarReports.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid: First Drive

GreenCarReports.com, Why We Drive A Ford C-Max Energi And A Ford Focus Electric, May 31, 2013

GreenDivas, Road Trip – Ford C-Max Review 1: First Date, February 5, 2013, 2: Getting to Know You, February 6, 2013

John Flores, Six Minutes in a Ford C-MAX Energi, June 3, 2013

Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Ford’s new plug-in hybrid, June 3, 2013

Leftlanenews.com, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, April 8th, 2013

InsideEVs.com, Chevrolet Volt versus Ford C-Max Energi Extended Drive, by Lyle Dennis, the person that promoted the Volt by starting the GM-Volt.com forum.

Mashable, Ford C-Max Energi Feels Like the Car of the Future, March 31, 2013

Milwaukee-Wisconsin JSOnline, New Ford C-Max is a hybrid for families that want it all, May 17, 2013

MotorWeek, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Road Test

MotorWeek (PBS Video), 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, [Energi Video starts at 19:38], March 15, 2013

MPGomatic.com YouTube, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid First Drive : MPGomatic

MPGomatic.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Test Drive to NYC – 60 MPG? – Video, May 8, 2013

Naption, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi moonlights as an electric car, February 22, 2013

National Post, Ford’s C-Max Energi comes up shy of fuel economy claims, April 18, 2013

NWautos, Auto review: Base Ford C-Max Energi is well-equipped, May 9, 2013, Ann M. Job, AP

The Oakland Press, Ford’s C-MAX Energi is a plug-in hybrid that doesn’t skimp on power — TECH TIME AUTO REVIEW, February 11, 2013

The Orange County Register, Ford’s Prius fighter? C-Max Energi

Popular Mechanics, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi

Popular Science, Ford C-Max Energi: A Car That Could Take Auto Electrification Mainstream

Star-Telegram, Newest Ford C-Max comes with a plug, May 8, 2013

The Street, First Drive: Ford C-Max Energi

The Street,  Endurance Test: Ford C-Max [Energi] Takes On Chevy Volt

TFLCar.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review (Video)

 

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