At Ford, it relies heavily on the energy balance model C-MAX whose claims are rather impressive. The vehicle type compact crossover will be offered in the fall in hybrid version, which will be followed by a few months by a variation called Hybrid C-MAX Energi.
In total, the American manufacturer will offer five models in 2013 powered by a motor that is more respectful of the environment:
Ford Focus Electric
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid
Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid
The model C-MAX Hybrid is currently available to order in Canada from $ 27,199.
Here is the statement issued by Ford Canada for the C-MAX Hybrid :
The all-new Ford C-MAX Hybrid 2013 provides a certified fuel consumption of 4.0 L/100 km city and 4.1 L/100 km on the highway, a performance of 0.7 L/100 km less the Toyota Prius v on the road, for a combined fuel consumption rating of 4.1 L/100 km.
First hybrid Ford to get a rating of highway and city, the versatile C-MAX hybrid should also offer 15 unique in its class as the new hands-free tailgate.
Ford will launch the C-MAX Hybrid this fall as part of its strategy to choose from to provide the best range of vehicles in terms of fuel economy, while tripling its production capacity of electric vehicles by 2013.
Once again, Ford Motor Company raises the bar on fuel economy in hybrid vehicles with its new Ford C-MAX Hybrid. It is now certified according to approved test methods of the Government of Canada to 4.0 L/100 km city and 4.1 L/100 km on the highway, a combined consumption of 4.1 L / 100 km, surpassing the Toyota Prius v of 0.7 L/100 km.
Traditionally, the hybrids showed a higher yield economic city on the road, opposite of conventional vehicles. The C-MAX Hybrid is the first hybrid vehicle to offer Ford consumption values similar on the road and in town.
The C-MAX Hybrid offers the same fuel economy as you drive from one ocean to the other or in town, and this is mainly due to a growing list of innovations that have enabled Ford vehicle to offer an impressive range of measures, such as consumption through which he can now ride 917 km with a full, or the return trip from Toronto to Ottawa.
"The all-new C-MAX Hybrid is a powerful symbol of how Ford has turned into a leader in fuel economy and technology through its consumption of 47 mi / gal combined consumption or 7 mi / gal less on the road than the Toyota Prius v, "said Joe Bakaj, vice president of engineering for Ford powertrains. "We achieved through innovation - we have approved nearly 500 patents hybrid technology - while reducing costs by 30%. We can make the scope of these vehicles very fuel efficient. '
The hybrid vehicle before notaient values higher fuel economy in the city. Loyal customers so they maximized fuel economy thanks to the regenerative braking energy when driving with frequent stops. Now, innovations related to driving at high speeds led to efficiency.
"In town, on the road, and everywhere else, the C-MAX Hybrid is certified by the EPA at 47 mi / gal," says Bakaj. "This is a winning strategy. '
The power of the C-MAX Hybrid is the combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor powered by a battery. This gives customers the performance and capabilities of a "real car." It offers a maximum speed of 100 km / h in VE mode and a powerful 188 net hp, 50 hp more than the Toyota Prius v. The new four-cylinder gasoline engine two-liter Atkinson-cycle C-MAX Hybrid is powerful and efficient. This is one of the four-cylinder powertrains most advanced non-turbocharged ever offered by Ford.
The C-MAX Hybrid also offers unique technologies in its class as well as SmartGauge EcoGuide with the hands-free tailgate and parking assets.
The SmartGauge EcoGuide ® with the new generation is designed to help drivers maximize their hybrid C-MAX. It provides information like instant fuel economy to help them more closely monitor how their driving habits affect the efficiency of the vehicle.
Guide braking - which is part of SmartGauge - is a feature that helps the driver maximize the utilization of the braking system, to help increase independence through the use of proper braking techniques. The image of green leaves redesigned displays the overall effectiveness of the conduct, and, as the driver improves his conduct. It is then rewarded with green leaves.
The C-MAX Hybrid offers space for five passengers and a large cargo area, it is the perfect vehicle for the driver with an active lifestyle.
It also has a higher roof line, is 1623 mm, which allows for a wider interior space and greater flexibility. The C-MAX Hybrid provides space for passengers to 2823 liters, 2747 liters compared to the Toyota. The large C-MAX Hybrid also provides more headroom than the Toyota Prius v, both front and back (1041 and 1001 mm, compared to 1006 and 980 mm).
In regard to the loading, the C-MAX Hybrid is equipped with a rear 60/40 split fold-flat. The seat folds easily and provides a load space of 1489 liters behind the first row and 694 liters behind the second row.
The maximum spoiled for choice
The all-new C-MAX Hybrid is the first full hybrid range which also includes the brand new Hybrid C-MAX Energi 2013.
The PHEV C-MAX Energi Ford - which will be released later this fall - should allow a total mileage of 885 km with a full, including more than 32 km in electric mode alone, nearly double the autonomy electric mode hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius battery.
In addition, the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is that achieves the highest speed in electric mode - that is to say 137 km / h - 32 km / h more than the Toyota Prius battery.
The C-MAX hybrids highlight the transformation of the Ford range, which builds on the commitment of the company to offer customers concerned about the fuel consumption the power of choice. Ford to triple production capacity of electric vehicles by 2013 as part of the surge in fuel economy.
In addition to the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi, Ford offers three other electric vehicles:
Focus Electric: whose production began in late 2011, it is the most economical compact car fuel (1.7 L/100 km or 110 mi / gal) city with a charging time four hours thanks to the charging station to 240 volts available, almost half the time required by the Nissan Leaf.
The all-new Fusion Hybrid is expected to launch this fall and is expected to surpass the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid which will begin production by the end of 2012, is expected to become the most fuel-efficient midsize car in the world.
Source: Ford Canada