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THE STYLISH AND VERSATILE ALL-NEW
FORD C-MAX RANGE
- Exciting, all-new two-model C-MAX range makes global debut at
Frankfurt Motor Show
- New C-MAX is the first product from Ford's new global C-segment platform
- Distinctive new designs show how compact multi-activity vehicles can be stylish and desirable
- 7-seat Grand C-MAX introduces extra space and flexibility to C-MAX line-up, with twin sliding doors and innovative seating concepts
- 5-seat model combines a sleeker, more sporting design with traditional
C-MAX virtues of room and practicality
- Powertrain options include new high-efficiency, low-CO2 Ford EcoBoost
petrol engines
- New technologies for Ford of Europe include semi-automatic parallel parking, blind spot detection and power operation for the rear tailgate
- Both models available in major European markets by late 2010
- Grand C-MAX confirmed for launch in North America in late 2011
An all-new, two-model Ford C-MAX range makes its global debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The exciting new C-MAX family brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market, with a bold and dynamic new look which extends Ford’s acclaimed ‘kinetic design’ language.
For the first time, Ford's MAV customers will have the choice of a 5-seat C-MAX or the new 7-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 new C-MAX models are also the first products to be launched from Ford's new, global C-segment vehicle platform, and are previewed at Frankfurt in pre-production form prior to their European sales launch in late 2010.
Additionally, Ford is confirming that the Grand C-MAX model will also be introduced in North America in late 2011, joining the new Fiesta, the Transit Connect commercial van and the next-generation Ford Focus as one of six European-designed models promised by the company under its 'One Ford' strategy.
“Following the tremendous popularity of the S-MAX and Galaxy duo, we plan to extend that opportunity to compact MAV customers with our new expanded C-MAX line-up,” said John Fleming, Chairman & CEO, Ford of Europe. “The spacious seven-seat Grand
C-MAX is a brand new entry for us, and combined with the sporty, five-seat model allows us to deliver a class-leading choice of two dynamic and highly-capable family vehicles.
"The significance of the new C-MAX models cannot be overstated as they signal the impending arrival of up to two million vehicles a year in a variety of bodystyles, all based on our new global C-segment platform," Fleming added.
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