2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid earns Top Safety Pick from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the second consecutive year.

The organization performed multiple crash tests on C-Max Hybrid, resulting in a 'good' rating in side crash, roof strength, restraint and
seating evaluations.

"Ford takes the safety of our customers very seriously," said Steve Kenner, Global Director, Ford Automotive Safety Office. "We are proud C-Max Hybrid has achieved a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety."

Standard C-Max Hybrid safety equipment includes MyKey, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, driver and passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, safety canopy system, SOS Post Crash Alert System and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Available driver-assist features include a rear-view camera, active park assist, forward sensing system, reverse sensing system and rain-sensing wipers.

The 2014 C-Max has best-in-class passenger volume with 99.7 cubic feet. It also has class-exclusive features such as SmartGauge with EcoGuide, integrated blind spot mirrors, Active Grille Shutters, dual-zone automatic temperature control and Easy Fuel capless fuel filler. Available class-exclusive features include leather-trimmed seats and a hands-free liftgate.

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