Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid
Ford C- Max Energi is the new brand car, electric, and eco friendly car launched by the big car manufacture in the world, Ford brand.
An innovative, smart car invention was made, the electric car which brings the eco and nature friendly, green, and save earth themes. One of the most well known and popular car manufacturers, Ford, has launched another car with those themes, Ford C-Max Energi. This car is very suitable for people who prefer to drive in town regularly. This is the plug in hybrid car. The plug in hybrid system makes this car very effective, efficient and nature friendly.
Ford C-Max Energi |
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| BASE PRICE | $33,745 |
| VEHICLE LAYOUT | front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon |
| ENGINES | |
| ENGINE TYPE | DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter inline-4, 141 hp, 129 lb-ft; permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motor, 118-hp, 117-lb-ft; combined power rating, 188 hp; 1.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack |
| DISPLACEMENT | 122 cu in, 1999 cc |
| MAX POWER | 141 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 129 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | eCVT Continuously Variable Automatic |
| BASIC DIMENSIONS | |
| CURB WEIGHT | 3898 lb |
| WHEELBASE | 104.3 in |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 5.50 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 173.6 x 72.0 x 63.8 in |
| CARGO CAPACITY (Std/Max) | 24.50/52.60 cu.ft. |
| PERFORMANCE DATA (HYBRID/ELECTRIC) |
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| 0 – 60 MPH | 7.9/16.1 sec |
| 0 – 100 mph | 21.3/– sec |
| Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 8.0/16.4 sec |
| Top gear, 30-50 mph | 4.4/7.0 sec |
| Top gear, 50-70 mph | 5.2/14.1 sec |
| Standing ¼-mile | 16.1 sec @ 88 mph/20.2 sec @ 65 mph |
| Top speed (governor limited) | 104/85 mph |
| Braking, 70-0 mph | 187 ft |
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.75 g |
| SAFETY RATING | ★★★★ (4/5 NHTSA Rating Overall) |
| FUEL DATA | |
| FUEL ECONOMY | EPA city/highway driving: 44/41 mpg |
| *not counting battery-charging electricity | |
The Ford C-Max Energi specification very nice, yet it the battery cannot stay a long time, so you cannot use this car to go out town. The performance is 100 MPGe on battery, 43 MPGe on gas. Its battery can stand only for 34 km or 21 miles. This car is not so big but convenient and quite spacious. It has 5 seats inside the car. It is suitable for the small family with five members. The system is plug in hybrid. The price is quite high, compared to the other electric car, which is around $31,635- $27,885.
This car was recorded as the 8 bestselling car in 2013. Why was it so? Ford C-Max Energi concept is so excellent; moreover the interior features which can enhance passenger’s comfort and safety are very good. It is completed with standard Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control and Rear Seat Heat Ducts to see and control the car climate.
For the comfort equipment, this Ford C-Max Energi car is completed with Cupholders (2 Front, 2 Second Row), Driver Left Footrest, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Front Console with Armrest & Storage, and Illuminated Driver/Passenger Vanity Mirror. The entertainment that we can have in this car is AM/ FM/ CD/ MP 3 audio, 6 speakers, audio input jack and USB. This is a really good car for your family. 
