Remarkably efficient, the design of the Ford C-Max hybrid packs an impressive amount of room and utility into a small footprint.

The average annual repair cost is $557 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the C-Max is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Starting at $24,995 Highs Comfortable interior, fun to drive for a hybrid, spacious cargo hold. Lows Unimpressive fuel economy, key driver-assistance features are missing, outdated design. Verdict A decent car, but not a good enough hybrid to justify the price premium.

About C-Max Hybrid A front-wheel drive multi-purpose vehicle combining a gasoline engine and electric motor for maximum fuel economy, the Ford C-Max Hybrid was brought to North American motoring audiences for the 2013 model year.

Hybrid technology features a gas engine plus an electric motor, and switches between the two - or some combination of both - to optimize your drive. The gas engine and regenerative braking recharge the battery, which doesn't need to be plugged in.

The make and model of your hybrid vehicle can affect its battery's life, but as a general rule the hybrid battery in Ford vehicles is warrantied to last roughly 8 years or to 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions.

100,000 to 200,000 miles Hybrid Battery Lifespan: The Basics Average Lifespan: Hybrid batteries typically have a lifespan of 100,000 to 200,000 miles. Warranty Coverage: Most hybrid car manufacturers offer warranties that cover the hybrid battery for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles.

The make and model of your hybrid vehicle can affect its battery's life, but as a general rule the hybrid battery in Ford vehicles is warrantied to last roughly 8 years or to 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions.

Used 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Pricing

The front-wheel drive hybrid has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine mated to an electric motor and a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery for total power output of 188 horsepower (140 kW; 191 PS). The top speed in all-electric mode of 65 mph (105 km/h) and the car's top speed in hybrid mode is 115 mph (185 km/h).

Hybrid technology features a gas engine plus an electric motor, and switches between the two - or some combination of both - to optimize your drive. The gas engine and regenerative braking recharge the battery, which doesn't need to be plugged in.

The big advantage of hybrid cars to the environment is that they produce lower emissions than a regular fuel powered vehicle. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, are emitted on a far greater scale from the exhausts of traditional cars.