Category: Compact MPV 
Price Range: £15,620 to £23,045
Handling, car-like driving characteristics, manoeuvrability, diesel engines, neat looks and attractive, understated interior
Narrow-feeling cabin, tiny central rear seat, no revolutionary features, flexible sliding rear seats only optional
The compact MPV for the driver that really wants a normal hatchback
The C-MAX was the first car to arrive on the new set of Ford Focus underpinnings, good enough for the new Focus and Mazda 3. The diesel engines are new to Ford, but have been developed by diesel experts PSA Peugeot-Citroen, and the Focus range has generally enjoyed a good reputation for reliability. The C-MAX looks well put-together and the cabin is well-finished, with quality plastics and decent fabrics, though the doors rattle a bit when you slam them shut. The hinges, brackets and widgets for folding and tumbling the seats seem substantial.
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