While we were impressed with the Focus Electric's excellent driving dynamics, we were disappointed with the C-MAX Energi's vague steering and soft handling (this despite sharing the same platform as the Focus).

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Although it seems fairly straightforward and simple there is actually a tremendous amount of pedaling and steering involved, along with counting gears, remembering what parts on the course are rough or soft and need to be avoided, looking at RPM, paying attention to the sounds of the engine and the car and being on alert for the unexpected to happen.

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