C-Max Hybrid Reviews (C-Max Energi reviews are listed after the Hybrid reviews).
2013 Ford C-Max Energi
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, Dec 31, 2012.
Autobytel.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Road Test and Review, by Benjamin Hunting, Jan 25, 2013
Autobytel.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Car Video Review and Test Drive, by Ron Doron, Feb 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, Apr 4, 2013
Autoguide.com, 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review – Video; Ford targets Prius v with fuel-friendly family car
Autoguide.com, 2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Toyota Prius V Comparison – Text & Video, Jun 20, 2013
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, Oct 26, 2012
Autonet.ca, Road-Trippin’ with Ford’s C-Max, Jun 27, 2014
Autosavant.com, Driving Review – 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid – In Depth Test Drive – Video, Apr 17, 2013
Autos.ca, Comparison Test: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid vs 2013 Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI
Autotrader.com, 2015 Toyota Prius v vs. 2015 Ford C-MAX: Which is Better?, Dec 9, 2014
Autoweek, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Review Notes, May 1, 2013
Autoweek, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL review; Wondering how to get 47 mpg, Jul 19, 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, Feb 13, 2013
Canada Free Press, Ford C-Max a surprisingly interesting drive, Feb 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.
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, Feb 7, 2013
CleanMPG.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review, Feb 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.
ClubLexus.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
CNET.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid:Ford’s Prius-beater boasts better handling, power, Nov 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, Jan 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
EVWorld, Ford C-Max Hybrid: What Flubs? What Flaws?, Jun 28, 2013
Examiner.com, Ford C-MAX a surprisingly interesting drive, Feb 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
GreenCarReports, Toyota Prius Vs. Ford C-Max Hybrid: Pros and Cons, Jul 29, 2013
GreenEnergyNews, Ford’s C-Max: Spot On
Hartford Courant.com, Ford C-Max, Apr 17, 2013
HybridCars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review – Video, May 15, 2013
HybridCars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Jul 4, 2013
Jalopnik, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: The Jalopnik Review
Jalopnik, 2013 Ford C-Max: The Not Jalopnik Review, Jun 3, 2013
JaredHeinrichs, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, Feb 10, 2013
Jus-A-CMax, 2013 Ford C-Max Review, Apr 20, 2013
Kelowna Capital News, Simple looking Ford C-MAX Hybrid loaded with technology
Kualalumpar, Ford C-Max Review – Video, Mar 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, Apr 3, 2013
Luigi Benetton Communications, Learning Ford C-Max in-car technology, Oct 15, 2013.
MIke’s Vehicle Spotlight, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE – Video, Dec 3, 2012
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 Apr 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, Feb 7, 2013
The New York Times, Any Engine You Like, but Only if It’s a Hybrid
The News-Herald, Ford C-Max gives a push to making hybrids ‘normal’, January 29, 2015
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
SaveMoneyinWinnipeg.com, My cold, cold week with the Ford C-Max Hybrid, Feb 6, 2013
Schmutzie.com, The Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL, A Road Trip, and The Palinode Sporting Duck Lips, September 17, 2013
Seeingtheforest.com, Ford C-Max Is Awesome, Sep 6, 2014
Shebuyscars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Review: A Fun, Agile, Smart Little Car, Feb 11, 2013
Strategic IT, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review, Apr 6, 2013
Techhive.com, Ford C-Max Hybrid talks, plays movies, and nags you while you’re parking – Review with Video, Mar 13, 2013
TechnologyTell.com, Life. With C-Max. Fuel Economy and All. Will We See Maximization for C-Max?, Aug 11, 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, Apr 16, 2013
TheTimes-Tribune.com, C-Max wagon shockingly good, Jun 8, 2013
TorqueNews, Circumnavigating Colorado in Ford’s fun and efficient C-Max hybrid, Febr 20, 2013
Treehugger, Test-drive: Ford C-MAX Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius V, Mar 11, 2013
TriplePundit, C-Max Test Drive: Interactive, Fun, Affordable, Fuel Efficient, Jan 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, Apr 17, 2013 – Text and Video
USA Today, Test Drive: Ford C-Max is eco-licious fun, Dec 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, Apr 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, Apr 4, 2013
The Weekly Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: New competitor for dominant Toyota Prius, Apr 16, 2013
The Weekly Driver, Ford C-Max hybrid, 2013: Can it challenge Toyota Prius clan?, Jun 3, 2013
The Weekly Driver, 2013 Ford C-Max: Prius challenger shines (video review), Jun 17, 2013
Wildsau.ca, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
The Winding Road, Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Ford C-Max Energi Reviews
Albuquerque Journal, JOLT OF VOLTS: Ford’s C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid makes the exotic normal, Sep 6, 2014
AuroraSentinel, Power to the people, in a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi, November 6, 2014
Auto Channel, FORD TARGETS TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID
WITH THE LONGEST CAR NAME EVER – 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL Plug-in Hybrid
Auto Channel, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, July 11, 2013, Carey Russ
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?
Autos.ca, Comparison Test: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi vs 2013 Toyota Prius PHEV, August 15, 2013
Autos.ca, Day-by-Day Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, October 6, 2013
AutoVenus.com, 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Review, October 3, 1014
Autoweek, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Drive Review; Ford shoots for plug-in success between Prius and Volt
Canadian Manufacturing, Energi to spare; Ford’s C-Max Hybrid gives users a lot of run for their money, September 13, 2013
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, Jun 13, 2013
The Car Guide, Road Test – 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, Nov 19, 2013
Car Pro, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Car Pro Review
Carfanatics, 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi; An Unlearning Experience
Carpages.ca, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Aug 9, 2013
Cars.com, Volt Versus All: How Does Chevy’s Plug-in Hold Up Against the Plug-In Competition?, Jul 2, 2014
Carsaholic.com, A Brief Review On Ford C-Max Energi 2013, Mar 13, 2013
Carsinbrief.com, In Briefest Terms: Ford C-Max Hybrid energi, Jun 10, 2013
Chicago Tribune, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Car Stories, Nov 7, 2013 Not a review but similar.
The Christian Science Monitor, How to read plug-in hybrid specifications, Feb 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, Feb 21, 2013
CNNMoney, Ford C-Max: Strange looking, fun to drive
ConsumerReports.org, Move over Toyota Prius, Ford C-Max Energi is a more engaging plug-in hybrid; The C-Max Energi shows that going green can be enjoyable, Mar 20, 2014
DigitalTrends.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Aug 19, 2013
DriveChicago.com, 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Aug 13, 2014
Earth2017tv, Ford C-Max Energi Test Drive 2013, Jan 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, Mar 2, 2013
Examiner, 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi may be a best choice for a plug-in hybrid vehicle, Jul 18, 2013
Forbes, The C-MAX Energi: Ford’s High-Tech Prius Killer
Forbes, 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Test Drive And Review: Big Tech, Small Package, Jul 16, 2013
Gas2.org, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Jul 8, 2013
Gaywheels.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Flaunts Her Electrons, Aug 9, 2013
The Globe and Mail, CITY DRIVE: 2013 FORD C-MAX ENERGI; Electric car makes Toronto traffic (almost) bearable, Aug 14, 2013
GM-Volt.com, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, Jul 12, 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, Feb 5, 2013, 2: Getting to Know You, Feb 6, 2013
Hartford Courant, A plug for the Ford C-MAX Energi, Jul 8, 2015
Heritage.com, C-Max plug-in hybrid is the answer for high fuel prices, Sep 4, 2013
HybridCars.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Jul 4, 2013
IndyStar, 2014 Ford C-Max Energi is plenty plugged in, Sep 3, 2014
John Flores, Six Minutes in a Ford C-MAX Energi, Jun 3, 2013
Leftlanenews.com, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, Apr 8, 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, Mar 31, 2013
Milwaukee-Wisconsin JSOnline, New Ford C-Max is a hybrid for families that want it all, May 17, 2013
Mississauga Life, Review: 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid, Jun 20, 2014
Modern Mama, Ford C-Max Energi Review, September 11, 2013
Mother Nature Network, Driving the Ford C-MAX Energi; The Ford C-MAX Energi might be the perfect around-the-town car for this family, Jul 23, 2013
MotorWeek, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Road Test
MotorWeek (PBS Video), 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, [Energi Video starts at 19:38], Mar 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
Nanaimo Daily News, Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid is great for around town or hitting the open highway, Jun 26, 2014
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, Feb 11, 2013
The Orange County Register, Ford’s Prius fighter? C-Max Energi
Popular Mechanics, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi
The Street, First Drive: Ford C-Max Energi
The Street, Endurance Test: Ford C-Max [Energi] Takes On Chevy Volt
TG Daily, Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid buzz powers up
TorqueNews, A brief outing in the brilliant 2013 Ford CMAX Energi, May 28, 2013
TriplePundit, Ford’s C-MAX Energi Matches Fuel Efficiency With Performance
TheTruthAboutCars.com, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid (with Video), Jan 25, 2013; This review contains misleading statements about the cost of the C-Max Energi over the Hybrid ($8,700?) and also the payback period in fuel costs but it’s a review, so I’m listing it.
txGarage, Full Review of the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi – a better plugin-hybrid, Mar 27, 2013
The Virginian-Pilot, Ford C-Max Energi: Fuel efficient and endearingly dorky, Feb 20, 2013
The Wall Street Journal, Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi: The bawdy electric, May 31, 2013
The Washington Times, 100 MPGe with the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi, Sep 21, 2014
UTSandiego.com, Ford C-Max Energi road test, Sep 5, 2013
Vancouver Courier, Energi takes hybrid tech to the max; 2013 C-Max is part of Ford’s new electrified vehicle range, September 12, 2013
Waxahachietx.com, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, Aug 8, 2013
Web2Carz.com, 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Review, Nov 21, 2014
Wildsau.ca, Review: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL, Jul 20, 2013
Winding Road, Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi
Yahoo Autos, 2013 Ford C-Max Energi enters the battle of the plug-ins: Motoramic Drives
According to several media sources, Ford announced today that production of the C-MAX and Focus will move from the Wayne Michigan Assembly Plant in 2018 to another location. UAW Officials understand it will be outside the U.S. The C-MAX is also made in Germany. The Focus is built in several other countries. Although the plant only makes C-MAX and Focus vehicles, Ford said the plant would not be closed. Does this mean anything about the future of the C-MAX Hybrid and Energi? I don’t know. It wasn’t that long ago that the plant was retooled for the Focus and C-MAX after being closed in the 2008 recession. Focus production at the plant started December 2010 and C-MAX in 2012.
