Combining fuel economy with performance, and sportiness with utility, the 2018 Ford C-Max is not your average hybrid. Here are the top four reasons you should give the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid a try today. 
1. Fuel Economy
The Ford C-Max offers fuel economy that means you’ll have to stop less often to fill up on gas. There are two models of the C-Max available: the Hybrid, and the Energi. While both are powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine that is linked to an electric motor, the Energi also makes use of a 7.6-kWh Lithium-ion battery that can be plugged in to charge and can power the car without the gas engine for up to 20 miles. The Hybrid’s battery is recharged by the gas engine through regenerative braking that harnesses energy that is typically lost during coasting or braking, storing it for later use.
In addition, the Ford C-Max brings technology that helps you make even smarter, more efficient use of fuel. The SmartGauge with EcoGuide that shows how your driving habits can be harnessed to maximize fuel efficiency. The Energy Coach shows you how you can change your driving performance over time to improve your fuel efficiency even further. Finally, EcoSelect mode allows the car to operate even more efficiently, with softer acceleration, less aggressive heating, and an EcoCruise activation option.
2. Surprisingly Powerful Performance
The Ford C-Max’s surprisingly powerful performance might make you forget that you’re driving a hybrid. The C-Max’s powertrain makes use of an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) which creates a seamless driving experience by eliminating the noticeable shifts of a conventional transmission. The engine delivers 188 combined horsepower and is able to reach a top speed of 85 miles per hour in electric mode.
3. Interior Space
The Ford C-Max also has plenty of interior storage space, ensuring that you and up to five passengers ride in comfort. Second-row in-floor storage compartments allow you to hide away items like tablets or laptops. The second row is 60/40 split-fold, opening up extra cargo space on demand. Plus, loading your cargo is easy with Ford’s available hands-free foot-activated liftgate. Use the available intelligent access to unlock remotely, then kick your foot under the bumper to automatically open the liftgate.
4. Entertainment Tech
The C-Max Hybrid is packed with easy-to-use entertainment technology right at your fingertips. The available Sync 3 is a responsive voice-activated technology. Combined with the touch screen, you can use the navigation to locate your destination, or use the sleek interface to connect your smartphone with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Available Sirius Traffic and TravelLink, which comes with a complimentary five year SiriusXM Traffic subscription, combines GPS and 3D mapping technology to provide turn-by-turn directions, traffic information, the weather forecast, local movie listings, and much more. Plus, download the FordPass app on your phone for convenient access to information about parking ahead of time, vehicle information and service schedule, and gas prices along your route.
There are so many reasons to try out the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid. Most of all, it’s just fun to drive. Head over and test drive one today.
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