Ford Focus C-MAX Ghia 2.0i 16V TDCi SIV+DPF

Advantages: Amazing car with superb handling and very comfortable and practical
Disadvantages: The 1.6 TDCI isn't quite a performer and the economy is poor for a diesel!!

...Test Model Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6 TDCI (109) Zetec Reg no: BF55 LLZ UK model RHD Mileage 6800 Printed 0-60: 11.3 Printed max speed: 115 mph Following on from the success of their class leading small family hatchback, Ford decided to have a dabble in the compact MPV market using the Focus as a test bed. The new Focus C-Max was released in 2003 and was a preview of how the Focus hatchback replacement was heading to look. The C-Max itself is a handsome car for a bulky MPV and to be honest since their release I have been rather fond of them. The styling bought the car in line with the forever being revised Mondeo and also hinted on what Ford had in mind for the new Focus. With a new model came new engines, shunning away with Fords old 1.8 diesel engine Ford opted for the use of the PSAs 1.6 and 2.0 diesel units (the 2.0... Read review

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Advantages: Good road view
Disadvantages: Kept cutting out

...The Ford Focus C-Max, was a very disappointing experience for me, as the Vehicle that I had was in the garage on 17 occasions. Each time I took the car back to the garage they told me that there was nothing wrong with it. On the day I was about to collect the car from the dealer, I received a phone call not to collect the car as there was a dangerous fault and it was not roadworthy. This sound have sounded alarm bells, and I should never have taken delivery of the car. One evening after coming off day duty after coming out of the hospital car park, my steering went, and I had to call out the RAC, the gentleman that came out spent almost 2 hrs running tests, and things went from bad to worse. The gentleman from the RAC towed the Vehicle back to the garage, for them to repair it. For the next first week I was without a car... Read review

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Advantages: The c-max is a good family car. It is roomy, comfortable and practical.
Disadvantages: For the driver it is quite cumbersome to park and a high ride from the road.

...This review is intended for people who do not understand or are not interested in the technical side of cars and driving. I know nothing about that myself. However, I can tell you how I feel about the C-max my partner and I bought when our family was due to become bigger. Now if you can imagine, up until this point I had only driven a Fiesta. A small and nippy car. Looking for a big family car was a bit of a shock to me - and believe me we looked at loads! We finally decided on the C-max after a test drive. We have been very happy with the car. Our 5 year old loves the 'secret' compartment by his feet where he keeps his travel toys and books. He thinks it is very grown up to have his own light in the back and his own table to fold down. Our baby's chair fits very nicely and there is lots of room between the driver... Read review

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