The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid ranks 5 out of 8 Wagons. This ranking is based on our analysis of 12 published reviews and test drives of the Ford C-Max Hybrid, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2013 Ford C-Max gets 47 miles per gallon and is more fun to drive than the Toyota Prius v, yet some test drivers say the ride is harsh, and the C-Max has less cargo space than many other wagons.
The C-Max is an all-new model for 2013 and has a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Reviewers say the C-Max has better acceleration than the Toyota Prius, as well as better handling, but several also say the Prius v is more comfortable. Several critics also complain about the brakes on the C-Max, which they say are grabby and tough to get used to.
Though it has a lower starting price than the Prius v, test drivers say the five-seat C-Max has a nicer interior, with more upscale materials and more passenger space. Reviewers also like the optional automatic tailgate that can be operated by waving a foot under the bumper. However, they complain that the electronics on the C-Max, particularly the optional MyFord Touch system, are tough to use and several note that the cargo space in the C-Max is somewhat limited for a wagon.
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is the hybrid version of the Ford C-Max, which has been sold in Europe for years. The U.S. market will only get the C-Max Hybrid and the C-Max Energi, a plug-in hybrid that is reviewed separately. No gas-only version of the C-Max will be sold here. The C-Max hybrid seats five, and gets 47/47 mpg city/highway. The C-Max is available in SE or SEL trims.
