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 Reviews and test drives The new Ford C-Max range The two models in the new C-Max range made their debut in pre-production form recently at the Frankfurt Motor Show.  The seven-seat Grand C-Max introduces extra space and flexibility with twin sliding doors and innovative seating concepts, while the five-seat model combines a sleeker, more sporty design with traditional C-Max virtues of outstanding space and versatility. New technologies focused on enhanced comfort, safety and sustainability include semi-automatic parallel parking, blind spot detection, seat belt warning lights for rear seat passengers, power-activated child locks and power operation of the tailgate. The two models have been deliberately designed with two distinct characters, reflecting the differing priorities of the typical customers for each vehicle. The five-seat C-Max has a sportier feel with a stylish passenger-car look featuring a coupé-like, sweeping roofline which falls off to the rear. Equally dynamic in character, the Grand C-Max presents a more functional appearance highlighting the extra space and versatility provided. With a longer wheelbase, this model features a higher roofline and thinner pillars. The twin sliding doors are neatly integrated, with the rail cleverly concealed by the undercut line on the shoulder of the vehicle while the large tailgate design gives a low and easy loading height. Inside the vehicle, the cockpit, common to both C-Max models, provides a commanding, raised driving position with good visibility, high mounted gearshift and centre console. Carefully designed storage areas throughout include generous door pockets, a large glove box, and additional compartments and cup holders in the centre console. The Grand C-Max provides spacious accommodation for up to seven passengers, with the extra convenience offered by sliding rear doors on both sides of the car, ideal for parents helping young children into child seats, or for easy access in narrow parking spots. The ingenious new seat folding mechanism for the three second-row seats allows the centre seat to fold quickly and easily under one of the two outboard seats, creating a handy walk-through space between them so that passengers can access the third row without disturbing the two outer seats - particularly helpful when they are occupied by child seats or booster cushions. Owners thus have the option of using the convenient 2+2+2 seating layout, or switching to a full seven-seater when required. The second- and third-row seats can be folded to create a flat load floor, irrespective of how many seats remain in use. All the folding mechanisms are designed so that they require just one hand to operate. Engine options include new high efficiency, low emission Ford 1.6 litre EcoBoost petrol as well as updated versions of the TDCi diesel units. EcoBoost, which combines turbocharging and direct injection technology, is more affordable than equivalent hybrid or diesel engines, and helps customers to improve fuel economy and emissions significantly without compromising driving performance. The new C-Max will also feature the option of Ford’s latest high efficiency PowerShift six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which is proving an increasingly popular choice on the current model. Available next year, you can find more information about the new C-Max at www.ford.es, www.archiauto.com, or by visiting your local Archiauto showroom. This article appears in the print edition 603 of Island Connections
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