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About a year after this stretched Ford C-Max goes on sale in Europe, it'll likely be on sale in North America as the 2012 Ford Focus C-Max; or Ford Grand C-Max; or Ford Focus Grand C-Max; or something. Slightly larger than the Good 12 Supersize-winning Mazda 5, this mini-minivan looks good (from most angles) and should drive well, too. Given its Euro-Focus origins, the Grand C-Max will be forced to meet high expectations at a time when fuel prices will likely be rising, North Americans downsizing; and sales of larger minivans capsizing.
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FORD GRAND C-MAX DEBUTS WITH INGENIOUS SEATING OPTIONS - GALLERY
About a year after this stretched Ford C-Max goes on sale in Europe, it'll likely be on sale in North America as the 2012 Ford Focus C-Max; or Ford Grand C-Max; or Ford Focus Grand C-Max; or something. Slightly larger than the Good 12 Supersize-winning Mazda 5, this mini-minivan looks good (from most angles) and should drive well, too. Given its Euro-Focus origins, the Grand C-Max will be forced to meet high expectations at a time when fuel prices will likely be rising, North Americans downsizing; and sales of larger minivans capsizing.
Since 2003, Ford has offered some other markets an upsized version of the Focus as the C-Max; a competitor to the Honda FR-V, Vauxhall/Opel Zafira, a variety of Toyota Verso models, and a vast array of French competition. Though commonly equipped with diesel engines, don't be surprised if the Grand C-Max that comes our way is fitted with a turbocharged 1.6L generating somewhere north of 180 horsepower.
After the 21 picture Gallery, you can read three more quick facts about this Frankfurt debut.
Hiding the sliding door rails is a wonderful way of making the Grand C-Max appear less "old".
The middle seat in the three-seat second row can fold underneath either outboard seat.
Ford anticipates the use of the Grand C-Max's platform to multiply to more than 2,000,000 vehicles per year.
The middle seat in the three-seat second row can fold underneath either outboard seat.
Ford anticipates the use of the Grand C-Max's platform to multiply to more than 2,000,000 vehicles per year.
- Ford Says No To 7-seat Grand C-max For The Usa, Yes To Hybrid 5-seat C-max
Earlier today, we told you about Ford’s decision to increase production of the Focus-based C-MAX minivan at its Valencia plant in Spain to meet strong demand from European customers. We also noted that Ford was planning to launch the longer and...
- Ford To Unveil New Focus Station Wagon At The Geneva Motor Show
At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Ford will stage the world premiere of the fifth member of its Focus family after the five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and the C-MAX and Grand C-MAX minivans, the station wagon model. According to our sources,...
- Ford Confirms All-new Focus And 2011 Lincoln Mkx For Detroit Show
On Monday, January 11 at 8:45 am EST, Ford will take the wraps off its brand-new 2011 Focus at the Detroit auto show, while on Tuesday morning, the company will reveal the less significant, 2011 Lincoln MKX midsize crossover. The Fiesta's new big...
- Ford Grand C-max: Early Unveiling For 7-seat Lwb Version Of C-max
Official photos of the long-wheelbase version of Ford's all-new C-MAX compact minivan that receives the Grand moniker circulated on the net today. Due to be revealed alongside the five-seat C-MAX at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Grand C-MAX gets a...
- 2009 Ford Focus Rs: 38 New High-res Photos Of 305hp Hot Hatch
Ford has issued a new gallery of images on its 2009 Focus RS that made its production debut at last week's Geneva Motor Show. The most highly anticipated hot hatch of the year is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-pot with 305HP that launches...