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Ford Focus C-MAX (2003-) Review

Category: Compact MPV 4 out of 5

Summary of the Ford Focus C-MAX (2003-)

Price Range: £14,145 to £21,395

Assets

Handling, car-like driving characteristics, manoeuvrability, diesel engines, neat looks and attractive, understated interior

Drawbacks

Narrow-feeling cabin, tiny central rear seat, no revolutionary features, flexible sliding rear seats only optional

Verdict

The compact MPV for the driver that really wants a normal hatchback

Ford C-MAX Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

Scores four stars in EuroNCAP crash tests, and features crash protection technologies for deflecting impacts. Standard equipment includes the essential ABS anti-lock brakes (with Brake Assist and electronic brakeforce distribution), driver, passenger, side thorax and side 'curtain' airbags, five three-point seatbelts, anti-submarining seat cushions and front seatbelts with load limiters and pretensioners. ESP (electronic stability programme) is optional.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Ford C-MAX

JonnyParker
wrote on 10 10 2007

Excellent car. Handles brilliantly. Automatic lights, windscreen wipers and clutch make a difference...

Senco
wrote on 01 10 2007

A versatile and competant car. Adequate perfomance and excellent fuel economy, averaging 55mpg over ...

devason
wrote on 21 07 2006

Back to the garage on 17 occasions from new with faults including engine management problems - towed...

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Ford C-MAX Safety and Security Statistics

EuroNCAP occupant
4 star(s)
EuroNCAP child
4 star(s)
EuroNCAP pedestrian
2 star(s)
Alarm
Some versions as Std, £150 as an option
Immobiliser
Std
Driver's Airbag
Std
Passenger Airbag
Std
Side Airbag
Std
 

More about the Ford C-MAX

Best Compact MPV

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Winner:
Vauxhall Zafira
First runner up:
Mazda 5
Second runner up:
Renault Scenic

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