The 2015 Ford C-Max Review, Better or worse than a Prius?

[@r5LgxTbQ]

I didn't know they were made with a turn key start. I thought they were all push button start. Must be you have the base trim

[@depmodealex]

Your bro is built like me haha. I have a 2015 Ford C-Max, too but i'm not as tall. I love my C-Max

[@DiegoHernandez-yl5rz]

i have the same car what modifications should i do?

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

I am owning 2013 Ford C-Max SE Hybrid. You need to be prepared. The 12 Volt battery will drain in a few hours. You can not reach the 12 Volt battery it located in the trunk. When 12 Volt battery drain out, you are not available to open the trank. I posted a video on my channel on how to disconnect 12 Volt battery to prevent the drain out. 12 Volt battery needs order at any Autostore market it is not a typical 12 Volt battery. You will get into trouble with electric function, open close your doors, and trank. I can not close my car door any more, it is work only when the car is turned on ignition, when I turn ignition off, the electricity of the door does not work. I left my car with open doors always. I keep my C-Max until it runs. Gas mileage for springs and fall season is 39 MPG because I do not use heater or A/C. In summer, I use 36 MPG. In winter, I use 34 MPG.

[@ninjawatcher6955]

The hybrid tech on this was developed between Ford and Toyota. So essentially it’s a copy of Toyotas hybrid system.

[@khloe38]

How is it on interstate highways. Can it go 70 mph easily for an extended period of time? I would be traveling between Memphis/Dallas or Memphis/Nashville. (Edit to add I am looking at a used 2015 Max.)

[@depmodealex]

@@khloe38 I have drive from LA to Sacramento in my 2015 C-Max and it is great. Good MPG and very comfortable. It has a lot of power for a hybrid.

[@Jay-j6m2l]

No. I owned a 2011 Prius. In 2017, I bought a 2016 Ford C-Max SEL. The Ford drives like a regular car. I average 41 MPG in the Ford and 50 in the Prius. The Ford has more horsepower and pickup. It has better visibility and a higher upright seating position. The C-Max is hard to beat even today.

[@angelmendez7467]

Toyota did not directly assist Ford with the technology for the Ford C-Max. Both developed hybrid systems independently, although Ford and Toyota have collaborated on other projects, including hybrid systems for trucks and SUVs in 2011. The C-Max uses Ford's own hybrid technology, unlike Toyota's.

[@Jay-j6m2l]

@@ninjawatcher6955 Initially they licensed some of the hybrid tech used but went on and developed its own designs.

[@DigitalCyborgman]

C-Max hands down bruh

[@khloe38]

How is it on interstate highways. Can it go 70 mph easily for an extended period of time? I would be traveling between Memphis/Dallas or Memphis/Nashville. (Edit to add I am looking at a used 2015 Max.)

[@dawnraught2637]

Did you ever find out? @@khloe38

[@calliopemuse6724]

​@@khloe38 Yes. I take mine on thr highway. I put it on EV later for highway driving & use my gas tank to accelerate. The EV engine can do it but it drains this car's limited EV range quickly. Then I out it back on EV when I get off the highway. Right now I'm averaging 62 mpg with the EV mileage. We looked at the Chevy Volt when shopping & it had a better EV range but not as nearly as comfortable.