NEW FORD C-MAX:
CLEVER, COMPACT VEHICLE TO MOVE YOUNG FAMILIES WITH FLEXIBILITY, FUEL
EFFICIENCY
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New Ford C-MAX combines a fresh
new design, flexible seating configuration for seven, outstanding
craftsmanship and occupant safety and advances in driving dynamics
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Ford C-MAX offers life-enhancing
technologies such as SYNConnectivity, MyFord Touch頤river connect
technology, HD Radio頡nd an industry-exclusive hands-free liftgate
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A 㷨ite space䠥ntry
representing the best features of a car and minivan, the Ford C-MAX
will deliver projected best-in-class fuel economy with sporty
performance and handling
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 栊 The Ford C-MAX is an all-new, affordable transportation alternative for
growing, busy North American families who crave industry-first
technology, flexible seating and interior space, sporty performance and
best-in-class fuel economy.
㔨e Ford C-MAX provides still
more proof of how our One Ford plan continues to deliver the high-quality,
fuel-efficient products people really want,䠳aid Mark Fields, FordⳠ
president of The Americas. ロMAX is just right for customers in North
America seeking stylish, flexible transportation and life-enhancing
technology that comes standard.伯font>
The new C-MAX is part of Ford
Motor CompanyⳠglobal small vehicle strategy that will deliver at least
10 vehicles 校nd 2 million vehicles annually 栦rom a single C-vehicle
platform by 2012.
This new compact family vehicle
introduces a host of unique features including an industry-exclusive
hands-free power-operated rear liftgate, versatile 5+2 seating
configuration with five seats in the main cabin and two smaller seats in
the third row, twin sliding doors and active park assist, an advanced
new system that automatically steers the vehicle into parallel parking
spaces.
Performance with fuel
economy
The new C-MAX also heralds the arrival of FordⳠfirst application of
the all-new 1.6-liter EcoBoost頉-4 engine in its North American C-class
vehicles, delivering a combination of responsive performance with
improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.
Developed for global applications,
the lightweight, all-aluminum 1.6-liter Ford EcoBoost engine combines
high-pressure direct injection, low-inertia turbocharging and twin
independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) to achieve fuel economy
results up to 20 percent better than naturally aspirated, larger-displacement
gasoline engines with a similar power output. This new engine is
expected to deliver the best available highway fuel economy for a seven-passenger
vehicle.
The C-MAX base engine is a proven
2.5-liter iVCT I-4, optimized for small crossover application with
plenty of low-end torque. Both engines are mated to FordⳠ6F35
automatic six-speed transmission with a gear ratio span allowing for
responsive acceleration from rest yet fuel efficiency for around-town
driving and steady cruising at speed.
㔨e scale and flexibility of our
global new C-vehicle platform enables us to develop distinct vehicles
including C-MAX,䠳aid Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of
Global Product Development. ㉴Ⳡa ᷨite space⠶ehicle here in North
America 校 new choice 校nd we believe buyers will appreciate the
technology, convenience and functionality C-MAX packs into a neat
package.伯font>
Stylish 5+2-seater
C-MAX has a 109.7-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 178 inches,
comparatively close to the original minivans offered in North America.
C-MAX delivers room for up to seven passengers or five occupants with a
generous amount of cargo.
The new model will solidify its
appeal to customers that value comfortable accommodation, a high seating
position, versatility and a 㳭art-sized䠰ackage.
C-MAX has bold exterior and
interior designs created using the latest evolution of FordⳠkinetic
design language and building on themes established in recent product
introductions such as the Ford Fiesta and Focus ranges.
Maximum versatility and
convenience
The seating concept and door layout for the 5+2 C-MAX was finalized
after detailed research with typical family users to identify the most
popular configurations.
The vehicle features twin sliding
rear side doors and a clever new seat folding concept for second-row
seats. The second-row seat is equipped with a unique mechanism that
allows the middle seat position to fold quickly and easily under the
right-hand seat, creating a handy walk-through space between the two
outboard seats so passengers can easily access the third row, as well as
two individual, bucket-like seats.
The second-row seats also have
slide and recline functionality, adapting to multiple combinations of
passenger seat positions and cargo capacity. Outboard second-row seats
also have a tip-and-slide forward function for easy access to the third-row
seats when the second row is used.
The third-row seats can be
omitted as a delete option, for those buyers electing to forgo the 5+2
seating arrangement.
The C-MAX provides a raised
㣯mmand bridge䠣ockpit with high-mounted gear shift and center console.
The driver controls and displays incorporate available Ford SYNCnd
MyFord Touch鬠similar to the acclaimed layouts recently introduced in
other Ford nameplates.
Dynamics and refinement
㔨is all-new model is set to take small crossover performance to a new
level, giving drivers a class-leading combination of responsive, sporty
handling, and overall refinement and quietness similar to the standard
found in larger luxury vehicles,䠳aid John Davis, chief engineer for
the North American C-MAX.
Key chassis technologies on C-MAX
include completely new electric power-assisted steering (EPAS),
optimized new designs for the Control Blade multilink rear suspension
and semi-isolated front subframe and standard new torque vectoring
control to further improve cornering stability and agility.
Smart technology for
safety and practicality
As the first derivatives to be launched from FordⳠnew global C-car
platform, C-MAX benefits from the introduction of an array of advanced
technologies generally only found in larger, more premium vehicles.
Among these new technologies are
a host of features that will add convenience and luxury for customers
and their families. Key offerings include:
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Hands-free rear liftgate, an
industry first: Ideal when carrying several packages, as the
C-MAX hands-free liftgate is activated by passing a leg motion under
the rear bumper when the driverⳠkey fob is in his or her pocket
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Active park assist: Helps
select an appropriate parking space, calculates the trajectory and
steers to properly position the vehicle. All the driver need do is
operate the accelerator and brake pedals
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Speed limiter: Prevents a
driver from exceeding a preset speed
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Panoramic roof: Allows for an
expansive roof opening
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HD Radio麠Enables clearer
radio reception with crisper sound reproduction
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Rear view camera: Enhanced
visibility for safer reversing
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Intelligent Access with push-button
start: The key fob unlocks C-MAX as the driver approaches, and enables
key-free engine starts at the push of an instrument panel-mounted
button
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Heated sideview mirrors with
integrated puddle lamps: Enhance cold weather visibility
In addition, C-MAX offers popular
Ford technologies and features, such as:
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Easy Fuelcapless fuel filler):
Provides a tight seal and eliminates loose-fitting or lost caps
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Sonyudio System:
Specifically tuned to C-MAX cabin acoustics for superb sound
reproduction
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Ambient lighting: Accent
lighting in multiple colors, illuminating footwells and cupholders to
harmonize with a driverⳠmood
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Dual-zone electronic automatic
temperature control: Maintains desired temperature setting throughout
C-MAX cabin
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Siriusatellite Radio: Offers
C-MAX driver and passengers a diverse range of radio programming
choices
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Front and rear parking aid
sensors: Help the driver properly position the vehicle when parking
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Navigation System: Provides
intuitive touch-screen operation
