2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid consumer reviews

I like the gas mileage best. I am averaging over 50mpg the first few days of driving it. It drives very smooth on the highway and side roads. Also the interior seems high end. I wish there was a rearview camera. I also am not a fan of the side view mirrors.

The styling is definitely like a weird combination of a crossover, minivan, and compact car. But, it has tons of horsepower, so when you lay on the throttle, you have no concern about making it to speed. We're averaging over 42MPG with mostly city driving which is great compared to our older Chevy Malibu. It's comfortable even for a tall guy like me (6'4") as it includes a telescoping steering wheel and plenty of adjustability. If I had one gripe to make, it's that the turning radius could be better.

This vehicle was free at. The gas mileage was awesome. Only bummer was the low resale value on it. Good choice.

Test drove this and a Prius. Liked the hybrid system in the Cmax better. Very reliable, good mileage, and comfortable to drive. Logical instrument panel.

Fantastic gas mileage, plenty of power, sporty handling, roomy, comfortable, well equipped. I purchased my C Max SE Hybrid about 4 weeks ago after my 2006 Outback's motor went. Ford has really done a fantastic job on this one. I was looking to get a car with better than the 19/22 MPG I was getting with my Subaru and didn't want to give up many of the options I've got used to having. I'm currently getting 36.3 MPG around town average on the hilly terrain of Pittsburgh, PA., can't ask for more. As far as the power I can tell you I was totally impressed. Goes up the Pittsburgh hill as well as my V6 Explorer. On the highway merging is not a problem as well as plenty of get up and go for passing. Handling is surprisingly tight in city and highway conditions with very little body roll, as good if not better than my Escort GT I owned years ago. I have read other reviews saying poor turning radius but I just don't see what they can be talking about, I drive for Uber and have turned around in many tight spots with no problem. Parking also not an issue. Build quality is impressive as everything still seems tight and solid even after nearly 4 years and one other owner. Very spacious interior with plenty of head and leg room both front and back seats, I'm 6'2" and don't need to have my seat back all the way to not feel cramped. Mine was equipped with power windows/locks, keyless entry, power lift-gate, SYNC touch screen radio with SiriusXM CD and GPS navigation 2.0 ltr 4 cylinder gas/electric with a CVT transmission. In the short time I have owned my C Max I have used it as a dayily commuter, Uber, family truckster and after taking it on it's first major road trip today of over 400 miles I can say I am totally impressed with this car and think it may possibly be the best car I have ever owned and has resolved any doubts I had about Hybrids.

Back in 2014, we turned in our leased 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD for something more fuel efficient and nimble to move around the city of Boston. After looking into options, I test drove the Prius V, Jetta SportWagen TDI, Lexus CT 200h, including the C-Max Hybrid. I really found myself (at the time) liking the Ford the best for it's class-leading technology and cheap price point. Although the C-Max was smaller than the others, I found it the easiest to get around the city (so I thought...) After driving it for 36/48 months of my lease, I hate it. I simply have to break my lease. After living and working in Boston, the turning radius on the C-Max is ferocious. Parallel parking is a challenge as well as simply pulling into a perpendicular parking space. Along with that, I have been involved in three different accidents and every single one resulted in a large amount of damage due to the "crumple safety technology" that Ford introduced to prevent the interior passengers of any injuries. But what they didn't tell you, was how darn expensive it was going to be to replace the parts. The visibility however, is really really impressive. You have excellent side mirrors and the A, B, and C pillars are just the right size. I do dislike the windshield wiper design, it is extremely distracting and it doesn't seem to clear the whole windshield leaving water to run down and reduce the visibility in harsh weather conditions. The interior was very impressive at the time but has been deteriorating overtime. The plastic has faded and left bazaar shapes on the dash. The leather on the steering wheel is clearly not real leather as it is starting to rip after just 52,000 miles. Then again, no vehicle should have a ripping steering wheel. The seats are very comfortable but do lack a little bit of thigh support. I personally use this vehicle to commute to work, and travel for my kid's sporting events and the kids have claimed that the backseat is very comfortable. I will say that I do enjoy the fact that the power lift gate has a handsfree feature where you just wave your foot under the rear bumper due to the fact that I am 6'4 and it is quite unpleasant to lean down and press the button. The fuel economy however has been pretty good and not far off from what the EPA estimates it at. Overall, I think you should go for something more practical and something more maneuverable if you are someone who often is parking in tight spaces or commuting into the city.

It's so stylish and sooo quiet to drive. Lots of extras on the SEL, which I love. I saved money buying used and going to save even more by driving a hybrid. The money I will not be spending on gas I can use for me & my family.

Love the car and the mileage. Like the interior design of the car and the sunroof. I do not like the road noise which is coming from the tires. Don't seem to notice it as much on interstate driving , but do around town.

I have had my SEL hybrid 2014 for 19 months and purchased preowned. It has lived up to 40 mpg. Fun to drive, smooth with great traction. Good leather interior and comfortable. Feel safe in it and great visibility. You'll love the blue tooth. Great value for the money.

Lots of zip, decent mpg (average about 45-46), and plenty of space. it also has a lot of electronics, leather, great sound system... just love it. Love my Prius, but this even more!