Further Proof That The Ford C-MAX Hybrid Is Efficient

By on Monday, August 20th, 2012

Let’s say you want to go from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back but you want to do it on one inexpensive tank of fuel; what do you do?  When the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid hits the market later this fall, it will carry with it the ability to do such a trip.  With an EPA estimated 47 mpg combined, America’s most efficient hybrid utility will be able to travel 570 miles on a single tank of gas.  With so much frugality, taking the C-MAX on a trip to the Strip would allow for even more money to be dumped into casinos.

“City, highway, and everywhere in between, C-MAX Hybrid is EPA-certified at 47 mpg,” said  Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj. “It’s a win-win-win.”  The C-MAX Hybrid has been besting the Toyota Prius V since before it was even EPA certified.  After which, both of its ratings proved better than the Toyota by 7 mpg.  On top of that, the Ford’s entry cost is roughly $1,300 less than that of the Prius.  Nearly 500 hybrid patents were put into place so the C-MAX Hybrid could be born.  Powered by an all-new 2.0 liter liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine paired with a battery-powered high torque electric motor, the Ford pumps out 188 horsepower and can travel up to 62 mph in full EV mode.

 

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