Ford C-MAX 1.5 Ecoboost Titanium Nav 5Dr Powershift Petrol Estate

Ten Second Review

The Ford C-MAX compact MPV has been treated to a wash and brush up. Cleaner styling and engines are a big draw, with the introduction of a Focus-style dashboard and a 1.5-litre diesel powerplant that'll be the big seller here in the UK. Refinement has been improved and there are a stack of high-tech options to consider.

Background

Compromise doesn't have to be a dirty word. In fact, intelligent compromise is exactly what underpins the design of Ford's C-MAX compact MPV. Here's a car that needs to be big enough to fit family and luggage but not so big that it's too hard to pilot around town or park. It requires an engine with the torque to move a fully loaded car but not one that's so thirsty that the family purse strings are going to be stretched to breaking point. It would need all the modern safety and convenience features that buyers demand, but pricing that isn't out of reach of wage packets that already have school uniforms to buy and hungry mouths to feed. Hitting the sweet spot in all of those decisions and many others beside is where the expertise lies and is the reason why the C-MAX is one of the biggest selling cars in its class. Ford first introduced this compact MPV model in 2003 and since then has sold more than 1.2 million in Europe and currently holds a 12% market share. This heavily revised second generation model looks to make further inroads into the shares of rivals like the Citroen C4 Picasso, the Volkswagen Golf SV, the Renault Scenic and the Peugeot 3008.

Driving Experience

The C-MAX was always an easy pick for anyone who enjoyed driving. It was by far the best car in its class when showed a B-road. Now that the Golf SV is around, that superiority is no longer quite so cut and dried, but it's still a class act. Particular attention this time round has been paid to improving refinement. Noise, vibration and harshness have been improved through the use of thicker side glass and more absorbent seals around the tailgate and rear view mirror. The engine bay heat shield has been filled with acoustic damping material to reduce powertrain noise and diesel variants are equipped with extra acoustic seals to further reduce noise intrusion. A re-tuned dual mass flywheel helps to reduce shaking forces when the engine is under load, while revised engine mounts offer improved refinement during Auto-Start-Stop operation. The star of the engine line-up is the 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine, seen for the first time in the C-MAX, replacing the old 1.6-litre unit. Power goes up by five per cent while emissions drop by six points. There are also the multi-award winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines, offered once again in 100 and 125PS outputs. The big capacity diesel in the range is a revised 150PS 2.0-litre unit.

Design and Build

The design of this C-MAX is evolutionary, with many of the details being brought up to date to reflect contemporary Ford thinking. The dynamic styling delivers a stronger, sleeker front end, featuring Ford's distinctive inverted trapezoidal grille. The washer jets have been hidden underneath the windscreen to give a cleaner look while the tailgate has been given a smoother and more sophisticated one-piece appearance. Inside, you'll find a dash that's a lot less fussy than the previous model, reflecting the customer-led design refinements that have already been executed on the Focus. There are fewer controls and switches, while the new black satin trim and chrome detailing contributes to a cleaner look. Functions are simpler to use, such as the air-conditioning controls that now feature buttons that are easier to recognise and distinguish from each other. Practicality improves too, with a redesigned centre storage console. The seats still tumble down individually in one motion to create a flat floor, with over 470-litres of space with all five seats in place.

Market and Model

Prices start at just over £18,000 and range up to just over £26,000, so there's a model-for-model saving of around £1,600 over the larger Grand C-MAX model if you don't need that version's 7-seat capacity. Ford has gone quite big on electronic gizmos in this latest iteration of the C-MAX. The last model also had a lot of smart tech features and Ford rightly left most of them on the options list, giving customers the choice of whether they wanted to pay extra or not for these nice-to-haves. You can now get one of those tailgate openers which operate when you wave your foot under the bumper. These have always struck us as a little strange because if you're so laden down that you can't open the boot, are you really going to stand there doing one-legged manoeuvres? Anyway, there's also a perpendicular parking system and Active City Stop collision avoidance that operates at up to 31mph. Ford's latest Sync2 voice-activated connectivity system is also on offer, delivering smartphone sync and the chance to control some of the car's minor functions by voice command. The clearer eight-inch colour touchscreen is a welcome addition. Ford also bring us MyKey technology, which lets parents set a top speed and limit stereo volume in advance to prevent the young 'uns getting a bit overexcited.

Cost of Ownership

The diesel models really come into their own when you're willing to put some miles on the clock. If you want the C-MAX as a mere school run and shopping vehicle, you'd actually be better advised going for one of the economical 1.0-litre petrol models as they're priced so cheaply as to be a more cost-effective purchase. The 1.0-litre variants return 117g/km of CO2. Really leverage the economy benefits of the diesel engine though and you'll save big. The 1.5-litre TDCI diesel returns a combined fuel economy figure of better than 65mpg with 105g/km of CO2, which is excellent for a car of this size and with this much torque. Go for the 2.0-litre and it will also get around 60mpg. Insurance reflects the C-MAX's family owner profile, excellent safety and security record and low cost of repairs. The 1.6-litre model is expected to be rated at just Group 16E. Compare that to Group 19E for a 110PS diesel Renault Scenic.

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Key Standard Features*

• Solid - Race red
• Solid paint
• Cruise control + speed limiter
• Front/rear reading lights
• Cloth - Charcoal black
• 17" 15 spoke alloy wheels

Specification

Body Glass
Electric rear windows
Quickclear heated windscreen
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Electric front windows + drivers one touch
Intermittent rear wash/wipe
'Global' closing of front/rear windows
Brakes
Active city stop
ABS + traction control
Hill start assist
ESP
Emergency brake assist
Electronic brake force distribution
Driver Aids
Engine start button
Electric power steering
Driver Convenience
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Driver Information
Driver's information system
Multi Function display colour screen
SYNC 3 DAB radio/CD, 8" colour touch screen, emergency assistance, Bluetooth connection and advanced voice control
SYNC 3 nav system
Trip computer
Driving Mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric heated door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors with integral indicators
Embellishment Trims
Satin black trim
Entertainment
USB Connection
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Exterior Body Features
Chrome finish on upper door line
Chrome surround for front fog lights
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers with black rubbing strip
Exterior Lights
LED daytime running lights
Front fog lamps
Automatic headlights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Dual zone electronic climate control
Interior Features
12V accessory sockets - front and rear
Child observation mirror
Satin chrome interior door handles
Premium centre console
Aluminium scuff plates
Auxiliary power socket
Cloth upholstery
Leather gearknob
Rear parcel shelf
3 spoke steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Centre armrest with storage box
Interior Lights
Courtesy light in luggage compartment
Ambient interior lighting
Footwell illumination
Front/rear courtesy lights
Safety
Driver and passenger airbags
3x3 point rear seatbelts
MyKey system
Front and rear curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Intelligent Protection System (IPS)
Power child locks
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Driver and passenger side airbags
Seats
Passenger seat height adjuster
Fully adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat attachment
Driver/passenger lumbar adjustment
Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40
Sports style front seats
Three adjustable rear head restraints
Driver's seat manual height adjust
Security
Locking wheel nuts
Thatcham 1 volume sensing alarm
Keyless entry
Anti-theft immobiliser
Remote central double locking
Wheels - Spare
Mini steel spare wheel

Options

Packs
Family pack - C-Max/Grand C-Max-Titanium/Titanium X	£200.00
Convenience pack - C-Max	£400.00
Driver assistance pack - C-Max/Grand C-Max	£450.00
Winter pack - C-max/Grand C-max	£400.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Magnetic	£525.00
Metallic - Diffused silver	£525.00
Metallic - Chrome blue	£525.00
Metallic - Moondust silver	£525.00
Paint - Solid
Solid - Race red	Standard
Driver Convenience
key free system with hands free tailgate	£450.00
Exterior Body Features
Special solid paint	£250.00
Metallic paint	£525.00
Mica paint	£525.00
Solid paint	Standard
Interior Features
Load retention guard - fitted behind front seats	£215.00
Load Retention Guard - Fitted behind second row seats	£115.00
Body Glass
Rear privacy glass	£250.00
Driver Information
BLIS (Blind spot information system)	£400.00
Driver Aids
Cruise control + speed limiter	Standard
Adaptive cruise control	£400.00
Rear parking sensor	£225.00
Rear view camera	£300.00
Interior Lights
Front/rear reading lights	Standard
Paint - Mica
Mica - Shadow black	£525.00
Paint - Special
Special solid - Frozen white	£250.00
Towing
Retractable trailer coupling with trailer stability programme	£750.00
Trim - Cloth
Cloth - Charcoal black	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
18" 5 spoke alloy wheels	£500.00
17" 15 spoke alloy wheels	Standard

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - KW	110
Engine Power - PS