We finally found one!! and went to the Oak-Land Ford dealership in Oakville yesterday, ostensibly, to order a new C-Max Energi (and take a test drive). I had done a ton of research and found this car to be perfect for a retired, active and forward thinking cycling, hiking and xc skiing couple with a crippled Black Lab rescue-dog. We live in a small town and 98% of our trips are within the Energi’s electric range. But this magical car has a little ICE tucked away under the hood for our twice a year foray to the big city – two cars in one without extra capital investment, insurance, maintenance, parking space, etc. A next-gen replacement for our, heretofore ideal, but now beleaguered by dieselgate scandal, Jetta TDI Sportwagen! I loved the Energi; it drove surprisingly well although there was a dizzying array of info displayed on the dash. The standard features were refreshing to see - Ford wasn't going to penny and dime us to death with extra fees for every option like other car makers do. Our sales-rep Mark and the dealership staff were excellent. The skis fit in with the seats down. The dog could get up her ramp into the cargo area - even with the larger battery in the plug-in version! The bike rack will fit on the back hatch but our bikes would fit in the cargo section easily with the wheels off and a blanket between. BUT, when it came to my wife's experience - she's a pretty normal 5 feet tall (at the 30th percentile); the passenger seat has no height adjustment and she felt very uncomfortable with her feet (seemingly) dangling in the air. The driver’s seat is height adjustable but she could not find a position that allowed her to see comfortably over the dash while having a good interface with the steering wheel and pedals. I am so very disappointed – she was happy to let me do all the driving but I’d like a break sometimes. Has anybody else encountered this issue? If yes, has anyone found a practical solution like pedal blocks or foot stool??? Don’t bother to suggest getting rid of the wife – she is the best and staying!!! (I hope).
