Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX unveiled

Five and seven-seat versions of Ford's new compact MPV break cover in Frankfurt

Auto Express Car Reviews

11th September 2009

FORD has some grand news for C-MAX fans...Hot on the heels of the five-seater model (revealed in Issue 1,080), the blue oval is unveiling this larger version at  the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Called the Grand C-MAX, it gets seven seats, a longer wheelbase and – in a first for the range – sliding rear doors.

The interior layout is highly versatile, featuring a central chair in the middle row that can be folded away and stored underneath the seat next to it.  As a result, this provides walk-through access to the rears.

All the back seats can be folded to create a perfectly flat floor, too. Throughout the cabin, there’s a feast of bold shapes and tactile materials. A sculpted centre console wraps around driver and front passenger, giving a cockpit feel. A multifunction steering wheel reduces dash clutter.

In addition to updated TDCi diesel units, both C-MAX variants get Ford’s all-new 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine. A 2.0 version is under development, and is set to produce from 200bhp. There will also be a smaller turbo unit for sub-130bhp power.

The MPV is the first car to sit on Ford’s new C-segment platform, which will underpin the next Focus. Sales of the standard C-MAX and Grand start late next year.

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5 Comments

Grand C Max

Probably very practical, but not what you could call good looking! After the S Max, I was hoping for another stunner. Now that IS a handsome car - apart from the rear view when the designers suddenly got bored and could be bothered.

By pajbse on 15 September, 2009, 10:25am

does the C stand for Crap...!!

is this new model going to take away the S-Max market... don't think so.... what an ugly barge.... what happened to the " kinetic design".... sack the designer and take another look at your concept designs.... being a member of the public and a ford owner i know what i like and the new C-Max isn't it

By darrylt1 on 15 September, 2009, 12:57pm

More Average inflicted on the motorist...

By daveingreece on 15 September, 2009, 1:46pm

Good grief!

Just when you thought Ford couldn't come up with any more dull cars they come up with this. What a load of BS. Give up now Ford. Save yourself any further humiliation and go into voluntary liquidation, Please!

By bigbazza on 18 April, 2010, 9:16pm

Duller than expected!

The 5 seater is passable but the 7 seater is an abomination. And what is it with the occasional middle rear seat (similar to the Mazda5). I have three children and expect 3 equally sized and comfortable rear seats, so neither of these Ford's will be on my shopping list.

By erly5 on 3 December, 2010, 10:11pm

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