THE all-new Ford C-MAX family was developed as part of the company’s ambitious global C-segment strategy and with a bold and dynamic two-model line-up, the C-MAX family brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact Multi-Activity Vehicle (MAV) market.
Ford’s C-segment MAV customers now have the choice of a new five-seat C-MAX or a distinctive new seven-seat Grand C-MAX, which features twin sliding doors and innovative seat design to provide outstanding space and flexibility.
The all-new Ford C-MAX range introduces a number of advanced new technologies to the compact MAV class, focused on enhanced comfort, safety and sustainability, including the availability of new and powerful yet highly fuel-efficient low-CO2 Ford EcoBoost petrol engines.
“The positive reception given to the new C-MAX line-up when we previewed it at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show reflects the growing strength and appeal of our new C-car product range,” said John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe. “With the introduction of the spacious Grand C-MAX as our first seven-seater in this segment alongside the stylish new five-seat model, we believe Ford now offers a class-leading choice of exciting and practical family vehicles for C-car customers.”
To deliver the extra space, the Grand C-MAX has a 140mm longer wheelbase, and is also 40mm higher than the C-MAX. Within its 4.52m overall length, it packs plenty of room for seven passengers, or for five occupants with a generous amount of luggage.
The five-seat C-MAX has very similar exterior dimensions to the current model, retaining the traditional C-MAX virtues of room and practicality within its attractive new kinetic design silhouette.
Equally dynamic in character yet signalling its more functional approach, the seven-seat Grand C-MAX also uses bold graphics yet its overall shape highlights the extra space provided by the car. With its longer wheelbase, the seven-seat model features a higher roofline and thinner pillars which emphasise the generous room and visibility on offer.
While the interior design is stylish, it is also extremely practical, with a large number of carefully designed storage areas throughout the cabin, including generous front door pockets, a large glove box, and additional stowage space and cupholders in the centre console and in the rear passenger compartment.
Ford main dealers locally are Lyons of Limerick, Ballysimon Road; Sheils on the Ennis Road; Cavanagh’s of Charleville and Dan Dooley, Tipperary and Knocklong.
