The Ford Focus C-Max has taken the car market by storm. It’s a mid size MPV which will compete in the family car market against vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane Sceneic, and Citroen Grand Picasso. The C-Max is winning plaudits as the pick of bunch due to its mixture of performance and practicality.
The C-Max could be classed as an MPV or a large hatchback. It shouldn’t be written off as poorer drive due to its MPV scale. The C-Max is an agile car that has excelled in performance tests against other cars in its class. It comes with a choice of engines, and the 1.6 litre petrol Ecoboost Titanium engine will prove to be the most popular, featuring a sophisticated turbo and a six speed gear box. There are also 1.6 and 2.0 diesel engines available or a more powerful 2.0 litre petrol version.
Top speed for the 1.6 petrol is an impressive 126mph and 0-62mph is a rapid 9.9 seconds. In an age of soaring fuel costs, the C-Max achieves a frugal 51.4mpg. Insurance deals should be on the cheaper side due to its sensible demeanour, an online search will possibly pinpoint Endsleigh as having the better deals.
It has the general air of a large Fiesta. It comes with 5 or seven seats – the 5 seater being a tad nimbler around corners, catering for the motorist who wants a large MPV but doesn’t want to sacrifice performance. The C-Max is often reviewed as being versatile and difficult to classify. It is enticingly hard to interpret so will appeal to a broad range of drivers. Seat adaptability is class leading with various folding and sliding options.
The C-Max falls in at insurance groups around the 13-20 mark and companies like Endsleigh offer reasonable deals.
The Ford C-Max is a vehicle that isn’t restricted by its large MPV status. It is a perfect blend of practicality and performance so even the driver without a family could fall for its charms. Not many vehicles could serve the single motorist or the family with 5 kids with equal aplomb, the C-Max certainly can.