Ford C-Max Review and Prices
The Ford C-Max is one of the best cars in its class and is also surprisingly nice to drive for a family-focused people carrier. Before choosing the C-Max it’s worth taking a close look at some of the competition out there, not least the Citroen C4 Picasso, VW Touran and Renault Scenic.
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Is the Ford C-Max a good car?
Looking somewhat like a bulging family hatchback, the Ford C-Max actually offers bags of practicality and plentiful space for four adults. Carrying on with the theme, the driver of a C-Max could be forgiven for thinking they had actually purchased a Focus, were it not for the increased headroom. From the air vents to the dials and the switches, you will be very sure you’re in a Ford – though maybe slightly less sure which one.
The stand-out feature of the Ford C-Max is comfortable it is to drive. Though a great drive is now expected from all Fords it is still a little surprising to have such a feel from a mid-sized multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). It is incredibly comfortable and you feel very well isolated from any bumps in the road, making it ideal for keeping sleeping kids asleep on long journeys.
The engine line-up is quite broad and covers everything from a highly-advanced and lively 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol to a 2.0-litre diesel with bags of pulling power.
Ford has positioned the C-Max between the multi-award-winning Focus and its namesake big brother the Grand C-Max. The latter offering sliding rear doors and a larger, seven-seat interior for those that need it.
Available in three iterations, even the entry C-Max Zetec offers 16-inch alloys wheels, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, DAB radio and a heated front windscreen.
In terms of safety, the Ford C-Max offers Euro NCAP five-star crash test safety, an ‘impact absorbing body shell’ and a full-complement of airbags.
The C-Max doesn't feel like people carrier – it's comfortable and even fun to drive
Overall, the new Ford C-Max is stylish, though maybe not quite as stylish as the Citroen C4 Picasso. It’s fairly economical, too, but doesn’t lead the class in either emissions or fuel use.
But – and it’s a big but – it’s the best car to drive in the class, and by some margin. We lived with a C-Max for a week and would rate it as one of the best cars out there for family duties. It’s comfortable, reasonably spacious and won’t break the bank.
How much is the Ford C-Max?
The Ford C-Max has a RRP range of £17,780 to £29,385. The price of a used Ford C-Max on Carwow starts at £7,399.
How practical is it?
Loads of headroom, loads of cubby space and loads of boot space. There’s plenty of room for three tall adults and all their things. Load the Ford C-Max up!
There’s even a cubby for your sunglasses. Does that make the C-Max a cool MPV?
What's it like to drive?
The heading just about says it really. For most MPV users, driver experience comes fairly low down the list of priorities, making way for more pressing matters of space, fuel economy and practicality. The Ford C-Max has those points covered though, so why not have a little fun?
The C-Max is actually fun to drive. Who'd have thought?
What's it like inside?
The interior of the Ford C-Max may, at first glance, seem fairly run-of-the-mill but there are some crafty extras that could stand to make it a family favourite.
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