C-MAX Hybrid Guide Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ford C-Max Hybrid To Get 25% Better Mileage Than Escape Hybrid FordCMaxHybridForum - Although it’s not set to be revealed to the public until November 2011 at Los Angeles Auto Show, we have the inside scoop on one major change that’s putting the “new” in the new Ford Escape. It’s all about the EcoBoost® – the Escape will offer the most options of that engine ever in a Ford SUV, with, count ‘em, two four-cylinders: the 2.0-liter and a new-to-the-U.S. 1.6-liter. Also available will be the 2.5-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder. The 1.6-liter, by the way? It’s expected to get higher highway fuel economy than even the Escape Hybrid, which is EPA-estimated at 31 mpg. Also making headlines is more on the plan Ford has to launch the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in five-passenger hybrids next year in North America. The C-MAX Hybrid will feature the first hybrid transmission and lithium-ion battery system Ford has built in-house, enabling it to deliver a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy as compared to the outgoing Escape Hybrid. The C-MAX Energi aims for 500-plus miles of driving range using the battery and engine, more than any other plug-in or extended-range vehicle.Ford developed the new generation of hybrid electric vehicles via its extensive experience with first-generation hybrids, including the Escape Hybrid, the world’s first SUV hybrid. “Using our platform approach to hybridization, developing two choices for customers in the heart of the market with the dedicated, front-wheel-drive Ford C-MAX was our strategy to extend the benefits of hybrid technology to even more customers,” said Derrick Kuzak, Group Vice President, Global Product Development. Ford takes very seriously the fact that today, fuel economy is 2.5 times more important to American customers than environmental concerns when it comes to buying a vehicle. So, to recap: the largest-ever EcoBoost engine lineup, the C-MAX Hybrid to make crazy-good fuel economy and Ford delivering electrified vehicles that are both attainable and meeting real people’s needs. That’s news you can use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 That is great news! The fuel mileage keeps going up and up. Ford really knows how to be efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I am all about the fuel efficient cars!! That's one of my main points when I'm shopping for a new car B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I am now because of the high price of fuel these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Plus this one looks pretty practical with all the rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Fuel mileage is becoming the reason why a car is chosen. Ford is really stepping up to the plate and the others are still playing tee ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Tee ball can be fun, but never really pays off. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I drove a Ford Escape Hybrid before and I loved it. I'm so far hooked on the C-Max Hybrid - it's less SUV are more car. And no less, the fuel mileage when compared to the Escape is amazing! Just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 The escape has been great from Ford. The C-max being more car than SUV will be a welcome addition to the line of vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've never been in the Escape Hybrid but I have been in a standard one. It was a nice little rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Any new updates coming this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm excited to see that hybrids are beginning to become more and more affordable. Hopefully all the gas guzzlers will be off the road within the next 20 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I don't think any of us will see the total demise of gasoline powered vehicles in our lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 @ Kam-- I think some gasoline will still be around, but most people will drive alternatively powered vehicles within the next 20-30 years. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 That is probably a safe assumption. There will be many more options down the road. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I would not say most, but some will. Internal combustion engines are just too dependable and cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Totally. It would take a major and I mean major development to knock the internal combustion engine into the scrap heap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I just don't see the huge change coming at time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Probably not. There are small things making a difference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Also, the batteries can not seem to handle the cold weather either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeC Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Tell me about it. Just changed out my cousins battery in 20 degree weather with the wind howling. Cold weather = battery killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Whew!!! 20 degree's sounds cold enough for me! No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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