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Ford C-Max

Ford C-Max

Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	2003–present
Predecessor	Ford Escape (hybrid models only)
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Ford C-Max (stylized as Ford C-MAX and often called the Ford Focus C-Max) is a compact MPV produced by Ford in Saarlouis for Europe since 2003, and in North America starting in late 2012. Although C-MAX was initially available only in Europe, the first generation was partially available in New Zealand. The North American model will launch with the second generation. With the introduction of the new large MPVs S-Max and Galaxy, the C-Max is the second smallest multi-purpose vehicle of Ford's lineup, after the new B-Max.

Mk1 (2003–2010)

Ford C-Max Mk1

Production	2003–2011
Assembly	Saarlouis, Germany
Body style	5-door MPV
Platform	Ford C1 platform
Engine	I4 1.6 L, 1.8, 2.0 Duratec I4 1.6 L, 1.8 L, 2.0 L Duratorq TDCi
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length	4,391 mm (172.9 in)
Width	1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,588 mm (62.5 in)
Curb weight	1,372–1,527 kg (3,020–3,370 lb)
Related	Ford Focus MkII

C-Max Mk I was the first product to use the Ford C1 platform, also used by the Ford Focus Mk II and the compact MPV Premacy/Mazda5. Its internal code name is C214.

It seats five passengers and has a large amount of cargo space, which can be increased by folding the rear seats flat. Some models feature diagonally sliding outer rear seats. It also shares the control blade independent rear suspension from the Focus.

Engines and transmissions

The available four-cylinder engines are the same as the Focus.
1.6 L Duratec was the basic engine for C-Max, 1.6 L Ti-VCT Duratec was also available.
1.8/2.0 L Duratec HE are the rest of available petrol engines
1.6/2.0 L Duratorq Ford/PSA made diesels were available along with Ford's 1.8 L Endura engine which is upgraded and named Duratorq

Model/Engine	Capacity	Cylinders/Valves	Power/rpm	Torque (Nm)/rpm
1.6 Duratec	1,596 cc	4/16	100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) @6000	146 N·m (108 lb·ft) @4000
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT	1,596 cc	4/16	115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) @6000	155 N·m (114 lb·ft) @4150
1.8 Duratec HE	1,798 cc	4/16	125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS) @6000	165 N·m (122 lb·ft) @4000
2.0 Duratec HE	1,999 cc	4/16	145 hp (108 kW; 147 PS) @6000	185 N·m (136 lb·ft) @4500
1.6 Duratorq	1,560 cc	4/16	90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) @4000	215 N·m (159 lb·ft) @1750
1.6 Duratorq	1,560 cc	4/16	109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) @4000	240 N·m (180 lb·ft)/*260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @1750
1.8 Duratorq	1,753 cc	4/16	115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) @3700	280 N·m (210 lb·ft) /*300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @1900
2.0 Duratorq	1,997 cc	4/16	136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS) @4000	320 N·m (240 lb·ft) /*340 N·m (250 lb·ft) @2000

*Overboost

Transmissions mated with engines are Ford IB5 (1.6/1.8 Duratec), Ford Durashift (2.0 Duratorq), MTX-75 (2.0 Duratec / 1.6-1.8 Duratorq) manual and Ford Powershift double-clutch transmisison available with 2.0 Duratorq. Only automatic transmisison available was 4F27E mated with 2.0 Duratec.

Facelift

In December 2006, the facelifted version of the C-Max was revealed at the 2006 Bologna Motor Show and went on sale in late spring 2007. The pre-facelift version of the car (2003–2007) was called the Ford Focus C-Max. The name change to C-Max is attributable to Ford's MPV strategy of creating a 'Max' branded line of MPVs, starting with the Ford S-Max, launched in 2006.

The facelift brought the car in line with Ford's 'Kinetic Design' design language, evidenced through its twin trapezoidal grilles, large wheel arches and angular headlights. However, as the car does not have a bodyshell originally designed for 'Kinetic Design,' Ford officially states that the car contains only 'elements' of the design language.

After facelift

Before facelift

After facelift

Mk2 (2010–present)

Ford C-Max Mk2

Also called	Ford C-Max Hybrid and Ford C-Max Energi (North America)
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011-present (Europe), 2013-present (North America)
Assembly	Valencia, Spain
Predecessor	Ford Escape Hybrid (North America)
Body style	5-door MPV
Platform	Ford Global C platform
Engine	1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 1.6 L Duratorq TDCi I4 2.0 L Duratorq TDCi I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,648 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,380 mm (172.4 in)
Width	1,828 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Curb weight	1,374–1,550 kg (3,030–3,400 lb)
Related	Ford Focus Mk3

Ford Grand C-Max

Production	2010–present
Assembly	Valencia, Spain
Body style	5-door Minivan
Platform	Ford Global C platform
Engine	1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 1.6 L Duratorq TDCi I4 2.0 L Duratorq TDCi I4 2.5 L iVCT (NA only)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,788 mm (109.8 in)
Length	4,520 mm (178.0 in)
Width	1,828 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,684 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weight	1,477–1,697 kg (3,260–3,740 lb)
Related	Ford Focus Mk3 Mazda5

Alongside the third generation Ford Focus Mk III, the second generation C-Max (C344) is built on Ford's new Global C platform. The appearance is inspired by the Iosis Max concept, shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. In addition, Ford added a long wheelbase, seven-seat minivan variant of the C-Max, the Ford Grand C-Max

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.Early European models include 5 seats, and 7-seat models entered the market at the end of 2010 (except Russia, where there is only the 7-seat model). At the 2011 North American International Auto Show, Ford announced a 7-seat C-MAX for the North American market. However, this model was cancelled prior to launch.

Features

The new MK III platform is the first in its class to support Torque Vectoring Control (TVC).

The redesigned C-Max features flat folding third row seats, a hands free power lift gate, rear view camera, park assist, and panoramic sunroof. HD Radio, Sirius XM, Sync, dual-zone climate control system, and navigation system come as standard or as available options on the different trim lines.

The aerodynamics (drag coefficient, c_w) of the car has been improved, being 0,30 for the 5 seater and 0,32 for the Grand C-Max.

Engines and transmissions

Like the previous C-Max new also comes with range of petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines which are shared with Focus.
1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT is available in three spec, 85PS, 105 hp (78 kW) and 125PS
1.6 L EcoBoost comes with 150 hp (112 kW) or 182 hp (136 kW) variant, same as in Focus
1.6/2.0 L Duratorq Ford/PSA made diesels are upgraded, Ford's 1.8 L Endura engine is not available any more

Model/Engine	Capacity	Cylinders/Valves	Power/rpm	Torque/rpm
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT	1,596	4/16	85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS)
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT	1,596	4/16	105 hp (78 kW; 106 PS) @6000	150 N·m (110 lb·ft) @4000-4500
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT	1,596	4/16	125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS) @6000	159 N·m (117 lb·ft) @4000
1.6 EcoBoost	1,596	4/16	150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) @5700	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) /270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1600-4000
1.6 EcoBoost	1,596	4/16	182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS) @5700	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) /270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1600-5000
1.6 Duratorq	1,560	4/8	95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) @3600	230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @1500-2000
1.6 Duratorq	1,560	4/8	115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) @3600	270 N·m (200 lb·ft) /285 N·m (210 lb·ft) @1750-2500
2.0 Duratorq	1,997	4/16	115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) @3750	300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @1500-2250
2.0 Duratorq	1,997	4/16	140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) @3750	320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @1750-2750
2.0 Duratorq	1,997	4/16	163 hp (122 kW; 165 PS) @3750	340 N·m (250 lb·ft) @2000-3250

*Overboost

Transmissions matted with engines are Ford IB5 (1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT), B6 (1.6 EcoBoost/1.6 Duratorq), Durashift MMT6 (2.0 Duratorq) manual and Ford Powershift double-clutch transmisison available with 2.0 Duratorq.

Ford C-Max rear

Ford Grand C-Max rear

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid

Ford unveiled the Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid and the C-Max Hybrid at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, and both are expected to be released in North America and Europe. Like the conventional C-Max, the C-Max Energi and Hybrid are five-seat only. They replace the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid since Ford discontinued the Mercury brand after the 2011 model year and the Escape Hybrid after the 2012 year model.

Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid.

For the North American market, the C-Max Energi and C-Max Hybrid will be assembled alongside the 2012 Focus and Ford Focus Electric at Ford's Wayne plant in Michigan. All European versions will be built in Valencia, Spain. Ford has scheduled to release the C-Max Hybrid in the United States as 2013 model year beginning in the third quarter of 2012, and the Energi version by mid 2013.

Ford is aiming for the C-Max Hybrid to deliver better fuel economy than the Toyota Prius vand the C-Max Energi to deliver better miles per gallon equivalent (MPG-e) in all-electric mode than the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Ford expects the C-Max Energi to achieve an all-electric range of 20 mi (32 km), for a total range of 550 mi (890 km), and a combined city/highway US Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of 95 MPG-e (2.5 L/100 km).The carmaker expects the C-Max hybrid version to achieve a fuel economy rating of 47 mpg_-US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg_-imp) for city driving and 44 mpg_-US (5.3 L/100 km; 53 mpg_-imp) for highway.

Both the plug-in and hybrid version designs are based on the European gasoline- and diesel-powered versions. The C-Max Energi was designed with total 188 horsepower (140 kW) delivered by a 2.0 liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine plus its li-ion-driven electric motor. Ford expects the C-Max Hybrid to become "America’s most affordable hybrid utility vehicle” with base pricing starting at US$25,995, including destination and delivery. The C-Max Energi will start at US$33,745 including the destination fee. According to its battery size, the plug-in version qualifies for a federal tax credit of US$3,750, and it is eligible for additional incentives at the state and local level, such as California's US$1,500 rebate.

Recognition

The C-Max Energi was awarded the 2012 Green Car Vision Award by the Green Car Journal at the 2012 Washington Auto Show.

Production

C-Max production takes place in Valencia, Spain. To allow for lower production costs, the production of the electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric versions will take place in Wayne, Michigan.