The current generation of his five-seat compact C-Max, Ford has been refreshed with a more dynamic design and adding certain features in the interior. The basic version of the C-Max is available from 18,850 euros.
Ford has modified in detail, especially the front end. The design of the front bumper, radiator grille and the bonnet and the headlamps and fog lamps is oriented according to the manufacturer strongly than before on the larger S-Max. The rear bumper is made of rounded and longer. Optionally available is a generously sized panoramic glass roof.
New in addition offer the bi-xenon module, instead of the conventional parking light activates a bluish gleam. Also, steering-linked adaptive headlights are available. Standard, however, the C-Max with LED taillights.
New rearview camera available
In terms of safety and comfort the refreshed C-Max has grown primarily through the rear view camera. It aims at facilitating the parking maneuver and is supplied with the Ford DVD navigation device with touch screen NX. In combination with the navigation system Blaupunkt "TravelPilot FX" is also available. The newly available RouteFinder Ford navigation enables mobile phone, according to Ford also the full integration of navigation features of commercially available mobile phones.
Ford has also improved the front seats of the C-Max, which have improved lateral support. In C-Max models with the seat system "comfort" can be the average of the three rear seats folded away. This creates space to move around the outer seats. You walk diagonally to the rear and two passengers in the rear provide a greater knee and shoulder room. Upon request, the three individual seats in the rear fold and flip, or fully extend.
Black Magic: The Panther from Cologne
The Ford C-MAX is available in trim levels ambience, Ghia and the first time (see below) as well as German Titanium Edition models Blackmagic and Style + in the sales lists. Style + -, Ghia and Titanium models can also upgrade by "Style + X", "Ghia X" or Titanium X "called Packages.
Limited to 500 units Special Edition C-Max Black Magic, the manufacturer had presented at the AMI 2009th In addition to a finish in Panther Black Metallic it has 17-inch alloy wheels in 10-spoke design, tinted side windows, fog lamps and a body-colored roof spoiler.
The seats come along as a leather-fabric combination. The "Black Magic" logo can be found embossed in leather seat and embroidered into the front floor mats. The extendable Premium center console with armrest, a leather steering wheel, the audio system and an entry 6000CD trim in chrome look distinguish the edition model.
Under the bonnet there is a 92 kW/125 hp 1.8-liter Duratec engine. It accelerates in 10.8 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and has a top speed of 193 km / h According to the manufacturer, the 23,450-euro edition model customers a price advantage of € 2,065.
Premium trim levels
The new C-Max Style + is distinguished by body-colored door handles and mirrors of the basic version of the C-Max. It also offers air conditioning, audio system 6000CD, a cargo cover, an on board computer, electric windows front and rear, as well as an armrest and lumbar support for the driver's seat. From the second row of seats, the disks are tinted dark gray, also shine the interior door handles, the borders of the shift knob and the trim strip above the glove box in brushed chrome decor.
The equipment "ambience" to specifically meet the requirements of price-sensitive residential and corporate customers. It includes details such as folding and individually removable rear seats with individual tilt adjustment for the backrest. Tail lights with modern LED rear lights and central locking with remote control are also fitted as standard.
The C-Max Ghia also offers chrome and wood trim and suede seats. Besides leather steering wheel and gear knob are also cruise control, rain sensitive wipers and an auto-dimming interior mirror and trip computer as standard.
Besides the Ghia version of the Ford C-MAX Titanium is the second top version of this series. Supplied with blue tinted side windows, 17-inch alloy wheels with tires are size 205/50 R 17 and interior applications in brushed chrome.
Comprehensive standard equipment in the new edition model
Buyers of the upgraded Style + edition model of the C-Max will receive the choice of the 1,000-euro x-I package 16-inch alloy wheels in 5-spoke design, air conditioning with automatic temperature control, fog lamps and a mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface and voice control. According to the manufacturer that results in a saving of 610 euros.
Grab it for Style + X II package (€ 1,200), which also includes a USB port and AUX input for the audio system and the 'premium' center console with telescopic arm, the purchasing advantage increases by the manufacturer at 740 euros.
The optional X package for the C-MAX Ghia includes a part-leather upholstery and heated front seats, individual and variable, a park pilot system, front and rear, as well as dark-tinted rear windows. The Ford C-MAX Titanium includes the X package the panoramic sunroof, leather-cloth upholstery, including sports seats and optional adaptive steering-linked headlights (Titanium X Package I) or Bi-Xenon headlamps with dynamic lighting range control (Titanium X Package II) .
Brand new to the range for the C-MAX Ghia and Titanium is the technology package, in addition to the navigation system "Blaupunkt TravelPilot FX" and German road map and the sound & Connect system (see above) as well as the Ford Power start function.
Three gasoline engines and four diesel engines
The engine range includes three petrol engines, four Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel, environmentally friendly gas-Flexifuel variants and a drive that can be refueled alongside premium gasoline with bioethanol. Three Ottomotren with 1.6 liter, 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter engine available. Their power range from 74 kW/100 hp to 107 kW/145 hp, the torque curves reach maximum values of 150 Nm to 185 Nm.
The environmentally conscious customers want to achieve with a Ford Duratec Flexifuel engine. The 1.8 liter four-cylinder can next to conventional premium gasoline with bio-ethanol - known as E85 fuel - are fueled enjoy in any mixing ratio. Ford C-MAX also provides the car with gas (LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (compressed natural gas).
For election at the Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel variants are a 1.6-liter and a 2.0 liter engine. The power range extends from 66 kW/90 hp more than 80 kW/109 hp to 81 kW/110 hp and 100 kW/136 hp. The two stronger versions are factory-equipped with a diesel particulate filter. In the combined cycle, the Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi with 66 kW/90 hp consumes 4.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. The CO2 emissions are 119 g / km. The top of the diesel range - the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi - consumed 5.7 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, with PowerShift automatic 5.9 liters.
Combines the 1.6-liter, 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter Duratec petrol engine and the Duratorq TDCi diesel engines with 1.6 liters with a 5-speed manual transmission. The C-MAX 2.0 TDCi with 100 kW/136 hp comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. A direct transmission is available in conjunction with the 100 kW/136 hp and 81 kW/110 hp 2.0-liter Duratorq TDCi. A Automatikgetribe represents the 107 kW/145 hp 2.0-liter Duratec petrol engine available.
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