Overall I like my CMAX for a number of reasons, even more than my 2010 Jettawagen. I just don't think my Cmax will ever hit 47mpg. My mileage was the same as consumer reports- most problematic for me is the 37 or so highway. The reality is I'm guessing a confluence of factors such as those noted in other forums. But the reality is that it doesn't come close to the EPA estimate for most people in average conditions. Which is the problem. I'm in upstate SC and drive the same 30 miles commute everyday. Less than 67-70 on the highway and you'll get run off the road, but I rarely go more than that. When I do mileage varies little. The terrain is moderately hilly, but nothing major (elevation change between work and home is 200 ft.) I've tried punching and coasting. I only use the ECO cruise. Etc. etc. While this is my first hybrid, I've read a lot about how to drive one. And my previous car (seriously) was a '75 Mercedes Diesel, known in the Mercedes community as a "Teutonic Turtle." I'm used to driving slow. But my 36 year old Mercedes was right with the CMAX on mileage and if it didn't have problems I probably would have been better off keeping it. I agree with Consumer Reports that it still is good mileage, just not what is to be expected. I think this is going to be a pretty big problem for Ford. They really should get out in front of this and admit that even though it probably conforms to EPA standards, it's high.
