Especificaciones y análisis del Ford B-MAX
Power
105HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
149g/km
0-100 km/h
12.1s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1308kg
Price
19,950€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
318 L
48 L
77 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford B-MAX Titanium X 1.6 Ti-VCT 105 CV Powershift (2012-2016)
General description
The Ford B-MAX is not just a compact MPV; it's a statement of intent, a bold response to the needs of urban families. Born in 2012, this car dared to reimagine cabin access, eliminating the central pillar to offer unprecedented freedom and comfort. It's a vehicle that welcomes you with open arms, literally.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the B-MAX conveys a sense of agility and confidence, a direct inheritance from the Fiesta's chassis. The 105-horsepower 1.6 engine, combined with the dual-clutch Powershift automatic gearbox, offers a smooth and fluid drive, perfect for the city's pulse. It doesn't seek speed records but aims to make every journey pleasant and effortless, with a ride comfort that isolates you from external stress and precise steering that connects you to the asphalt.
Design and aesthetics
Herein lies the soul of the B-MAX. Its design is a functional stroke of genius. The absence of the B-pillar and the combination of conventional front doors with sliding rear ones create a 1.5-meter side access that completely transforms the experience of getting in, out, or fitting a child seat. It's a solution that excites with its simplicity and its enormous practical impact. Inside, the Titanium X trim elegantly dresses a typical Ford dashboard of the era, packed with technology and a palpable sense of quality.
Technology and features
For its time, the B-MAX was at the forefront. The Powershift transmission was an engineering gem that promised the efficiency of a manual with the convenience of an automatic. The Ford SYNC system with voice control opened a new dimension of connectivity, allowing music and calls to be managed without taking your hands off the wheel. But the greatest technological feat is invisible: the incredible structural rigidity achieved by integrating the pillars into the doors themselves, a safety milestone.
Competition
In a competitive market, the B-MAX faced ingenious rivals like the Opel Meriva with its reverse-opening doors, or practical MPVs like the Citroën C3 Picasso and the Nissan Note. However, none could match Ford's total access solution. While others offered variations on the same theme, the B-MAX composed a completely new symphony of versatility and space.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is more than a car; it's a reminder of an era when innovation served a human and tangible purpose. Its bold door system makes it a unique and memorable vehicle, a perfect tool for family life. Although its interior technology may seem from another era, the thrill of opening its doors and discovering that open and welcoming space remains as relevant and special as on the first day. It is a modern classic of functionality.