Especificaciones y análisis del Ford B-MAX
Power
125HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
114g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
189km/h
Weight
1279kg
Price
16,200€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
318 L
48 L
92 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford B-MAX Trend 1.0 Ecoboost 125 CV Auto-Start-Stop (2013-2014)
General description
The Ford B-MAX is not just a compact MPV, it's a statement about how access to a family car should be. Born in 2012, this vehicle broke the mold with an ingenious and bold solution: the elimination of the central pillar. It's a car that invites you to experience space in a completely new way, thinking about every daily gesture, from placing a child seat to simply getting in and out without contortions.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the small 1.0 Ecoboost 125 hp engine is a real box of surprises. It sounds like a three-cylinder, yes, but it pushes with unexpected energy and joy from low revs, turning the city into its playground. It feels agile, light, and willing. On the road, it holds its own with dignity, supported by a chassis that, as is tradition at Ford, conveys confidence and a precise, pleasant driving feel. The 5-speed manual gearbox is adequate, although a sixth gear is missed on long trips.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the B-MAX is the personification of functionality. Its greatest genius, the B-pillarless door system, creates a 1.5-meter side opening that completely transforms the experience. It's a feeling of freedom and spaciousness that no rival could match. Inside, the dashboard is a child of its time, with a center console full of buttons that may seem overwhelming today, but the materials are robust and the space is cleverly utilized.
Technology and features
For its time, the B-MAX offered interesting technological equipment. The Ford SYNC system allowed you to connect your phone and use voice commands, a luxury in its segment. It also incorporated technologies focused on efficiency, such as the Auto-Start-Stop system, which helped to contain fuel consumption in the city. In terms of safety, its reinforced structure to compensate for the absence of the central pillar was an engineering achievement that earned it 5 Euro NCAP stars, providing great peace of mind.
Competition
In a competitive market, the B-MAX faced tough rivals like the Opel Meriva, which also opted for an original door opening with its rear-hinged 'suicide' doors, or the practical and spacious Citroën C3 Picasso. However, none offered the total access solution of the Ford. Its combination of an award-winning engine and unparalleled practicality gave it a unique personality that clearly set it apart from the rest.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is one of those cars remembered for a brilliant idea brought to production. It is the perfect solution for those who value practicality and access above all else. Although its interior may seem dated and its engine requires specific maintenance, the feeling of opening its doors to an unobstructed access to the cabin is something that still excites. An intelligent, brave, and deeply human car.