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New Ford C-MAX: sharp-looking MPV

New Ford C-MAX road test report

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium

What is it?

Updated version of five-seater C-MAX MPV given sharper frontal appearance of the larger S-MAX model. Range incorporates Studio, Style, Zetec and Titanium trims. Diesel engines include 1.6, 1.8 and the 2.0-litre TDCi unit tested here.

What’s hot?

  • High seating position provides good view of the road
  • Panoramic roof (part of Sport pack) creates airy interior ambience
  • Gutsy diesel engine pulls strongly
  • Easy access/exit seats
  • Simple tumble forward rear seats increase load capacity
  • Intuitive touch screen with air con, audio, Bluetooth phone and sat nav
  • Practical MP3 player connectivity with player holder
  • Great-looking alloy wheels…

What’s not?

  • …Unfortunately those 18 inch alloys harshen ride quality
  • Feels bulkier to drive than it really is
  • Gruff engine note low-down

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 18,555
Monthly Rental*: 361
Tax Band when posted: 21%
Monthly BiK: 66 (20%)/£132 (40%)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 154g/km
Power/torque: 133bhp/236lb ft
Economy: 50.4mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/36,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

A great, well-built Ford for those who need more practicality than a Focus hatchback provides – plus all those Ford detail touches we take for granted such as heated front screen and allergy tested interior. But in Titanium trim it