Consumer Reports Weighs-in

[Wbridge]

"Consumer Reports also tested Ford’s C-Max, an appealing hybrid hatchback that packs a lot of room within its compact size. Consumer Reports’ measured fuel economy is 37 mpg overall. That’s impressive but falls far below the EPA’s stated combined city and highway of 47 mpg .

The C-Max’s arch-rival is the Toyota Prius V. The C-Max can’t match the Prius V’s 41-mpg overall fuel economy or generous interior space. But the Ford is quieter and much more enjoyable to drive. Handling is agile, with quick and ideally weighted steering, and it rides very comfortably. Like other Fords, the optional MyFord Touch system is frustrating, but even the standard radio controls are overcomplicated. A plug-in hybrid Energi version is also available. The C-Max rates just below the Mazda5 at the top of Consumer Reports overall ratings for small wagons, but is too new for Consumer Reports to have compiled reliability data to Recommend it."

 

" But the Ford is quieter and much more enjoyable to drive. Handling is agile, with quick and ideally weighted steering, and it rides very comfortably"   and it is made in America.  Exactly why we bought ours.

 

http://pressroom.consumerreports.org/pressroom/2013/01/electric-car-clash-ford-focus-electric-schools-mitsubishi-i-mievnew-ford-c-max-impresses-yonkers-ny-consumer-reports-te.html

Edited January 23, 2013 by Wbridge

[Jus-A-CMax]

IMO, CR has lost credibility. Just luv the way they still carry on about the Prius, ignore what they tested, slamming the CMax...reflective of the way the press have been going these past 6 years where the word "bias" is scrubbed away, completely in the tank. Jus sayin'   :waiting: 

Edited January 23, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax