Like C-MAX Hybrid, C-MAX Energi has projected total system horsepower of 188 that stems from the combination of a gasoline engine and a battery-driven electric motor.
The new C-MAX Energi also has 60 more horsepower than the Prius plug-in hybrid considering full battery power, along with class-exclusive technologies such as hands-free liftgate and active park assist for easier parallel parking.
The car is notable both for its four motors (a pair at each axle integrated with max-efficiency gears to drive all four wheels at the same time) and its prowress: 526 horsepower and 649 pound-feet of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of 4 seconds.