C-MAX interior spied

Photos: Autoscoop/Automedia

02nd September 2009

We've got the inside line on the C-MAX! This is our first peek at the interior of Ford's brand-new MPV, previewed by the Iosis-Max concept at Geneva earlier this year.

It's difficult to make out detail from the grainy shot, but what can be concluded is that a mobile phone-inspired dash layout will be carried over from the Fiesta. New higher-quality materials will give the car an upmarket feel, while gadgets such as a reversing camera weill even be included on top-spec modells.

Our other shots show the sloping rear window and new front end featuring a trapezoidal grille. Clearly the new C-MAX has retained some of the good looks of the Iosis concept whilst still maintaining a versatile design with a large cabin and sliding rear doors.

Under the bonnet the new C-MAX will be the first Ford to debut the new EcoBoost range which consists of smaller displacement engines with direct fuel injection and turbocharging to provide an economy boost without any loss in performance. The 180hp 1.6-litre EcoBoost from the Iosis concept could be lifted directly into the new C-MAX.

The car is scheduled to make its official debut at Frankfurt this month.

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