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Ford B-Max

Mini MPV produced by Ford (2012-2017)

Summary

Mini MPV produced by Ford (2012-2017)

Field	Value
name	Ford B-Max
image	Ford B-Max Titanium – Frontansicht, 22. Februar 2014, Ratingen.jpg
manufacturer	Ford Europe
model_code	B232
production	June 2012 – September 2017
assembly	Romania: Craiova (Ford Romania)
designer	Ernesto Rupar
Eugen Enns
class	Mini MPV (B)
body_style	5-door MPV
layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
platform	Ford global B-car platform
related	Ford Fiesta Mk VI
engine	{{ubl
transmission	5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
wheelbase	2489 mm
length	4077 mm
width	1751 mm
height	1604 mm
predecessor	Ford Fusion
successor	Ford EcoSport
Ford Puma (crossover)

The Ford B-Max (stylized as Ford B-MAX) is a mini MPV (M-segment) manufactured by Ford Europe from 2012 to 2017. Built on the Ford global B platform, it was initially unveiled as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and was officially launched at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Production began in June 2012, and marketing of the first units started during late July. It was launched in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2012. The B-Max is based on the Ford Fiesta, and its main rivals were the Fiat 500L, the Citroën C3 Picasso and the Nissan Note.

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Overview

The styling of the B-Max continues the Ford Kinetic Design theme, and has rear sliding doors with no B-pillars. The B-Max is available with the new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine of the Ford EcoBoost family, that features turbocharged direct injection and start-stop system.

This engine officially won the title of "International Engine of the Year 2012". The 1.6-litre Duratec engine can be fitted with the PowerShift six speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

It has three different trim levels: Studio, Zetec and Titanium. The Studio is the basic model, and it is available only with the 1.4-litre engine. The first B-Max was bought by the President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, on 25 June 2012, directly from the Craiova plant. In September 2017, production of B-Max ended, due to dwindling demand for the model, as well as a general decline in sales of mini MPVs.

Unusually for a Ford, this model did not receive a mid-cycle facelift in order to boost sales, the closest successors were intended as the EcoSport as well as the Fiesta Active, transitions from MPV to SUV design.

Ford B-Max Titanium – Heckansicht, 22. Februar 2014, Ratingen.jpg|Ford B-Max Titanium Ford B-MAX Titanium Cockpit.jpg|Interior

Technology

The B-Max features the "Intelligent Protection" system. It also featured Ford's Torque Vectoring Control, which improves handling and agility, and the SYNC and Fold Flat systems. Ford's Emergency Assistance feature alerts local emergency services operators after an accident, in the correct language for the region. It was available in more than thirty countries, mostly in Europe.

Safety

The Ford B-Max was tested by Euro NCAP in September 2012, receiving a five star safety rating.

Reviews

The Telegraph reviewed the B-Max on 28 August 2012. The reviewer, Andrew English, gave the car a 4 out of 5 stars, and his verdict was that it “brings something new and useful to the market”.

What Car? magazine rated the B-Max with 4 out of 5 (later 3 out of 5) stars, giving the car a positive review.

Engines

Engine	Type	Displacement	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h	Top speed	Combined consumption
Ecoboost	1.0
Ecoboost	1.4
Duratec	1.6
Duratec	Diesel engines	1.5
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I3	999 cc	74 kW	169 Nm at 1,400–4000 rpm	13.2 s	175 km/h	4.9 L/100 km	112 g/km
I3	999 cc	88 kW	201 Nm at 1,400–4500 rpm	11.2 s	188 km/h	4.9 L/100 km	112 g/km
I4	1,388 cc	66 kW	127 Nm at – rpm	13.8 s	171 km/h	6.0 L/100 km	139 g/km
I4	1,596 cc	77 kW	150 Nm at – rpm	12.1 s	180 km/h	6.4 L/100 km	149 g/km
I4	1,498 cc	55 kW	190 Nm at – rpm	16.5 s	158 km/h	4.1 L/100 km	109 g/km
70 kW	215 Nm at – rpm	13.0 s	174 km/h	4.0 L/100 km	98 g/km
I4	1,560 cc	71 kW	215 Nm at – rpm	13.9 s	173 km/h	4.7 L/100 km	104 g/km

Sales

Year	Europe
2012	15,871
2013	68,557
2014	53,889
2015	46,147
2016	40,474
2017	43,339
2018	3,545
2019	3

References

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(2012-03-22). "Ford vinde în România noul model B-Max". Capital.
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(2012). "New Ford B-Max Brochure". Ford.
(2011-02-28). "Genève 2011 : Ford B-Max". Autosblog.
"FORD B-Max (2012 - Present)". Autoevolution.com.
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Ionescu, Cristian. (2012-06-25). "Ford a lansat astăzi producția modelului B-Max la uzina din Craiova. Traian Băsescu - primul client". Evenimetul Zilei.
(2012-07-23). "Ford B-Max va apela automat "112" în caz de accident". Autobis.
"Ford B-MAX". Euro NCAP.
Andrew English. (2012-08-28). "Ford B-Max Review". The Telegraph.
"Ford B Max MPV Review". What Car?.
Tullin, Pete. "Ford B-max Review". What Car?.
(May 2019)
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(2014-01-28). "Ford B-Max European sales figures".

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