Road Test: 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid
The 2017 Ford C-Max still provides an alternative to other hybrids, but there’s lots of competition now, including the stylish and trendy Kia Niro.
The 2017 Ford C-Max still provides an alternative to other hybrids, but there’s lots of competition now, including the stylish and trendy Kia Niro.
If you want an attractive, comfortable midsize sedan with a little greener perspective, try one of Ford’s two greener Fusions–2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi.
The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is a formidable vehicle, rightfully occupying a spot on top of the brand’s portfolio. It has power, reasonable fuel economy for the size and heft of the SUV, and a variety of standard and optional technology that slot it squarely in the sweet spot of the market.
The 2017 Kia Niro is a remarkably handsome compact crossover, but still earns the kind of fuel economy numbers that are the reason why people buy hybrids.
The 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid adds excellent fuel economy to the common crossover attributes–a taller ride height with more interior passenger and storage space.
The 2017 Toyota Prius V is not a SUV or crossover, but a small wagon that has cab get into tight spaces with a nice blend of fuel economy and station wagon handiness.
The two 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid models reviewed here are part of the company’s hybrid family that is among the best on the market.
The 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid efficiently, for its size, provides reliable transportation and a minimum of fuss. Just don’t expect to be noticed.
Remember, you control the car, and that means you control the fuel economy so hybrid driving techniques are important to get max mpg.
But the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid offers a compelling reason to buy—the warranty knockout punch—a lifetime warranty for the hybrid battery pack.