J.C. Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Got my first hybrid (and my first Ford). C-MAX SEL--302 with Panoramaic Roof, in black. 2015, 22k miles $16.5k.I've barely driven it but I've been getting around 40-42 city (with temps about 30 degrees) and I'm happy with that.Of course I have to drive like an old lady when I'm used to having a lead foot, but that's okay. I'm planning to do food delivery (Order Up, Uber Eats gig work) and the better the mileage, the more I make.I like in a small city of 100,000 and typical traffic is 35-45 mph with fairly frequent stops and an average trip of maybe 12 minutes--20 minutes during rush hour. Driving conservatively probably only adds about 1 minute to those times. I'm already planning a trip out west, this would be Missouri to Oregon, likely through the Southwest and CA to avoid snow on the way there [depends on forecast]. Could be 4000 miles round trip.It's going to be rough trying to drive in my sweet spot on the highway, I typically go 80, sometimes 85 on long trips on the Interstate.The difference to my body, back, and mind between, say, a 12 hour drive and a 15 hour drive are tremendous. I can usually do 10 no problem, but after that I start to feel it.Even if I can make myself go 70 (in a 70 mph zone) that would still be a big improvement for me.This is the dealer pic, it's better than what I can get with this weather or in my tiny garage (the car fits!). Edited January 9, 2018 by J.C. C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Welcome to the forum.I don't think you are going to like the mpg's you get @80-85mph.Carry the old lady mentality to the interstate too.I totally changed the way I drive, it becomes a game to squeeze out more mpg.Enjoy the car! Louder North 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Got my first hybrid (and my first Ford). C-MAX SEL... ... typical traffic is 35-45 mph ... on the highway, I typically go 80....Welcome! Yes, it's true. The C-Max is more efficient around-town than it is driving cross-country. Here's a link to some neat data. https://avt.inl.gov/vehicle-button/2013-ford-c-max The first report is a summary of specs and EPA mileage testing. Per the dynamometer test...- you can get 80 MPG at a constant 30 MPH, or 39 MPG at constant 75 MPH, - you can get 51.3 MPG at 72F, but you can't hit 29 MPG at 20F. Winter sucks. Whoever said "you're mileage may vary" was talking about hybrids! Have fun,Frank C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG ROCCO Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Yeah, try to adjust to keep it under 70MPH and you will be more pleased with the MPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRGTi Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 But it's not always about your MPGs on any given trip, even a long one. You want to arrive rested and safe, and the good news is that the C-Max is an excellent road car, with a calm, quiet cabin and a smooth ride. I've taken two highway trips over 200 miles, with around 40 mpg and that wasn't worth bragging about. But my overall figure of 67 mpg is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp45755 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Purchased a new 2018 Ford C-Max SE with the 201A drivers assist package for 22,400 bucks and zero percent interest rate for 5 years. Out the door with tax and a new tag, 24400 dollars. I am averaging 50 mpg around town in Lake Placid Florida. On the highway I never drive over 65 mph. I usually keep it at 60. There is a new product McGuires Ultimate Fast Finish. It bonds to the clear coat finish creating a barrier between your paint and the elements. You can even use it on the interior including leather, plastic and painted plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Welcome to the forum.I don't think you are going to like the mpg's you get @80-85mph.Carry the old lady mentality to the interstate too.I totally changed the way I drive, it becomes a game to squeeze out more mpg.Enjoy the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I drive my 2016 C-Max Hybrid primarily on pretty flat level roads in SE VA and NE NC. I can very often drive 68-71 mph on battery. I have recorded 64.7 mpg on one stretch. I took a photo of the dash as evidence. The car does switch to gas on inclines. I love to drive this car through the mountains. Handling is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Lifetime 44 mpg, mostly city driving, since we bought new in March 2014. A very quiet and refined car and until recently (a fuel injector died) zero problems in 4.5 years of daily driving. The best car nobody's heard of. Edited December 9, 2018 by Adrian_L fbov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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