Ford C-Max Diesel Is A Worth MPV For A Family

The Ford C-Max with diesel engines is one of the best performing MAVs (Multi Activity Vehicles) in the segment, mingling the high-quality bits of the existing Focus chassis with an elongated height. It is the second-generation of Ford C-Max compact MPV that operates as a bridge, linking family hatchbacks and several of Ford's bigger MPVs. A huge package of enhancements has been received by current model to become more smart and pleasurable to drive even with its realistic scope and it is certainly attractive when compared to its major competitor, for instance the Renault Scenic and Volkswagen Touran. It is now equipped with a sharp and further responsive Steering system, and there's no lack of grip either. The C-Max is sophisticated and shielded, riding able-bodied and offering acres of room for five passengers.

The bigger S-Max ups the stake unsurprisingly, but this is far easier to manipulate in town areas. The all new Ford C-Max has five seating pattern but it is entirely changeable to get more luxurious seating plan inside. The centre rear seat is foldable under the left hand seat and the pair can be moved diagonally, backwards and inwards to adjust the seats for a four seat luxury. The Ford C-Max has relatively simple seating trims and engine options. The Ford C-Max is offered in Zetec and titanium trims whereas these trims are optional. On the engine side, the Ford C-Max has a bunch of engine units from 1.6 litre of 114bhp based on TDCi technology and a 2.0 litre of 138bhp on same diesel configurations to propel the C-Max package. 1.6 litre engines are mated with a six speeds manual gearbox however the 2.0 litre engine has an option of Ford's top range Power-Shift auto box.

Most people choose one of the diesel options which is good because the diesel units are further greener than the petrol units. Ford C-Max has offered best diesel options to select with an updated 1.6 TDCi of 114 bhp and a 2.0 litre TDCi of 138bhp. The 1.6 TDCi engine is very aggressive and impressive performer with very controlled CO2 emissions of just 119g/km. this engine unit returns the fuel economy of 62mpg on average urban cycle with a big hammer of torque of 270Nm in normal mode and further 15Nm up when it overtakes the vehicle ahead in over boost mode. It is amazingly quiet and refined for making the long distance journeys during the holidays. According to the needs of a family, this MPV is very practical and has compact dimensions with a massive boot capacity of 471 liters, clearly more than its rival Renault Scenic which has 437 liters of cargo capacity. The cargo capacity can be further increased to a maximum load of 1732 liters by folding the rear seats.

The Ford C-MAX has an excellent safety record when it was tested by the Euro NACP crash test facility back in 2010 and it has received a full five-star Euro NCAP crash rating. It scored 92% for adult passenger protection and 71% in the safety assist category. During the last update package, it has added an ample suite of sophisticated active safety technologies including Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Anti-lock Braking (ABS) together with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Corner Brake Control (CBC). The Traction Control System (TCS) has also been added into the C-Max safety package, active Information System for the blind spots and Active Park Assist is also equipped to assist the drivers. Passengers are properly accommodated by installing the front airbags for driver and front seat passenger together with side airbags and standard curtain airbags for the first and second row seats.

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Callum Wright is an auto engine expert working for Replacement Engines UK