Available in two trim levels, the C-Max Hybrid can seat five and is offered in hatchback or wagon styles. Standard equipment includes: 17” premium alloy wheels, automated headlamps, two-zone climate control (automated), manual adjustable front seating, 60/40 split and fold rear seating, tilting and telescoping steering wheel, voice command system, Bluetooth/iPod/USB integration and six-speaker audio system. Options can get you things like rear parking sensors, 8” touchscreen console, GPS, powered liftgate, fog lamps, automated wipers, remote entry/start, heated and powered front seating and more. Powering this vehicle is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s mated to an electric motor and battery pack, able to generate 188 horsepower.
2016 model year changes
Two new colors are offered in 2016, Shadow Black and Kona Blue. The C-MAX is otherwise unchanged this year.
Competitive comparison
Excellent efficiency and power from both the hybrid and the "Energi" plug-in hybrid models; small car styling with lots of interior space; competitive pricing
Special features for 2016
With the C-MAX, Ford has given the hybrid world a shot in the arm. The C-MAX is a stylish alternative to more established players like the Prius, and its combined 40 mpg fuel efficiency will take you far. Even better, after a generous federal tax credit, the Energi plug-in model is the most affordable plug-in hybrid in America -- besting high-efficiency competitors such as the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius plug-in.
Two new colors are offered in 2016, Shadow Black and Kona Blue. The C-MAX is otherwise unchanged this year.
Competitive comparison
Excellent efficiency and power from both the hybrid and the "Energi" plug-in hybrid models; small car styling with lots of interior space; competitive pricing
Special features for 2016
With the C-MAX, Ford has given the hybrid world a shot in the arm. The C-MAX is a stylish alternative to more established players like the Prius, and its combined 40 mpg fuel efficiency will take you far. Even better, after a generous federal tax credit, the Energi plug-in model is the most affordable plug-in hybrid in America -- besting high-efficiency competitors such as the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius plug-in.
