Ford C-Max

The Ford C-Max is a five-seat minivan, the size of a SEAT Altea or a Toyota Corolla Verso.

The C-Max range is on sale from 16,955 € (all prices). It has new engines, with outputs from 90 hp to 146 hp, operating with different fuel types: gasoline, diesel, ethanol or natural gas.

There are three different levels of equipment: 'Trend', 'Ghia' and 'Titanium'. Not all are available with each of the engines.

Gasoline engines are a 1.6 liter Ti-VCT 114 HP and a 2.0 liter 146 hp. The 114 hp version is only available with manual transmission. The CV of 146 may have a manual or a four-speed automatic.

Diesel engines are four: two 1.6 l TDCi with 90 or 109 hp and two 2.0 l TDCi 110 hp or 136 hp. Depending on the engine are available with manual or automatic dual-clutch Powershift.

Flexifuel version can run on E85 (a fuel containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), gasoline or any mixture of both. Has an engine displacement of 1.8 liters and 125 HP. Is for sale from € 17,155.

The C-Max is also available with an engine that runs on natural gas. This version is called 2.0 l Ready LPG, which has 145 hp and is coupled with a gearbox 5-speed manual. C-Max is with this engine is priced at € 17,975. Another minivan with natural gas engine available in the Spanish market is the Opel Zafira Ecoflex which has 1.6 liter displacement, 94 hp power and a price of € 21,240.

Comparing with the C-Max 1.6 TDCi Diesel engine of 109 HP with similar carriers (carriers of similar size and power), we see a Xsara Picasso, Renault Scenic or a SEAT Altea is a price and a lower very similar equipment. Optionally, the C-Max may be better equipped (price comparison chart and equipment). Other models equipped as the Volkswagen Touran or the Mercedes-Benz B 180, cost more (comparative table).

Ford C-Max. Model C-Max 2009El stresses its dynamic qualities. Among the carriers of its size, is the best in comfort. It has a high stability thanks to the device stability control (ESP) is standard across the range C-Max (Ford calls it IVD).

Previously, the C-Max does not have standard stability control. Without this element was a minivan less secure than it had, we feel it is appropriate that come as standard.

The full range of engine version that seems most interesting is that of the diesel engine more powerful, especially if they are going to use loaded.

This version is available with equipment 'Ghia' and 'Titanium'. The version "Titanium is the most expensive and has elements that seem dispensable, tires 17".

With the diesel engine 136 hp, the C-Max is the fastest among the carriers of their power (measured). It's also nice to use a motor to be Diesel. Has a noise and vibration content. It is more pleasant in the city that have the 150 hp Fiat engine (such as the Opel Zafira).

Ford C-Max. Model 2009Para who seek a comfortable and pleasant van to drive in city and highway, the best alternative to C-Max is a Citroën C4 Picasso. Not as fast or as agile as the C-Max, but more convenient from all points of view (suspension, noise, size and equipment).

The C-Max has five individual seats and four seats can be extended if it eliminates the rear center seat and the other two are delayed. Es una solución muy interesante porque permite que dos ocupantes en las plazas traseras vayan más cómodamente (porque tienen más espacio) y mejor protegidos (porque van más lejos de las puertas).

In case of delay the rear seats and remove the plant, the trunk is small but still usable (image).

If using the three rear seats and therefore are in an advanced position, there is not much legroom. No highlights or width or height in the rear seats, compared with other carriers of its size.

In the configuration of five seats, the boot has 473 liters capacity. With four seats, the boot loses about fifteen percent by volume, still remains higher than that of a Renault Scenic (406 l), for example.

Ford C-Max. Model 2009En what equipment is concerned, many elements are included in packages. For example, with the level of equipment 'Trend', if we have air conditioning bizona will also include a package that also adds: auto-ignition of lights, rearview mirror that automatically Dark (electro) and rain sensor.

The C-Max can have a Sony stereo with six-disc loader that sounds good for what it costs (350 €) but is incompatible with your browser. The browser includes a touch screen.

Also available are a panoramic glass roof that covers almost the entire top of the car is glass and has some dark curtains.