Ford C-Max Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid: The only versions available

Here is a surprise: Ford will offer in America that hybrid versions of its C-Max compact crossover. The first will have a conventional hybrid drive while the second will inherit a version of "Plug-in" kind. The vehicle will then name Energi.

These hybrid versions will be associated to a new lithium-ion battery is said 50% Lighter and 25% especially more compact than currently available batteries.

According to the data of the manufacturer, these two hybrid versions of its C-Max model would provide superior fuel economy to 6.8 li/100 km or 41 mi / gal.

We already knew that the direction of the American manufacturer had chosen to bring home the European model renamed Grand C-Max C-Max. A vehicle that can accommodate up to seven passengers. Declination of the American C-Max will be assembled in the next year was the Ford plant in Wayne, Michigan. Moreover, by 2013 the manufacturer expects to triple production of hybrid vehicles, which could reach 100,000 units annually.

At its output, the Ford C-Max Hybrid will be the first rival the Toyota Prius V hybrid crossover compact type. A few months later, Ford will offer its hybrid version "Plug-in" on the American continent.