We are very impressed with all Ford C-Max, we've tried so far, both at home and abroad. The seven-seat version of Grand Stars scored 4:30 into his road test two weeks ago and now it's time to see how the compact five-seat sibling appearances on British roads.
We tested the entry-level 113bhp 1.6 turbo diesel version that will be the biggest seller of the five-seater C-Max buyers. Our arrival in loaded titanium bar for £ 19,745, although most buyers will be the £ 18,245 Zetec model to choose.
See pictures of the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi in action
How does it feel?
Ford had a hit on its hands with this model. Most striking in the start-up is how quiet the engine, so no more sensible way of saying that oil. He pulled the line is not as smooth as we like, even if they feel underpowered engine in the first and second on the bottom.
This can cause the car to feel váhave the length and require a firm grip on the right foot pedals and a small clutch to ensure that it places.
But this lack of initial grunt engine only drawback, and it is certainly not a solution-breaker, that small changes in driving style requires a second nature after a few miles had been agreed.
Implementation of power and torque is linear (hesitation disappears right turbo and maximum torque is), slick gearchange and the engine is still quiet and incredibly refined to almost all speeds and conditions, or sit in the outer lane highway or a series of tootling High Street.
Smooth ride and great body control seven seats, the nurses were equally impressive in a shorter five-seater model. The fully electric power steering is accurate and balanced, too. This is a car with handling qualities that you would expect from a car in its class, is almost always not boring.
Should I buy?
If you do not need the extra seats and the interior features a large, heavy recommended this excellent five-version instead of lightning operations rivals like the Opel Meriva. It also looks promising for the next five seat car Ford will spin off Platform: the new Focus.
Mark Tisshaw
Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi 115
Price: £ 19,745, top speed: 114 kmh 0-62 km / h: 11.3sec; Economy: 61.4mpg (combined) CO2: 119g/km, Empty Weight: 1390 kg Engine: 4 cyls, 1560cc, turbo diesel, power 113bhp at 3600rpm, torque: € 199 m (€ 210 m over-boost) at 1750-2000 rpm Transmission 6-spd Manual
