Especificaciones y análisis del Ford B-MAX
Power
100HP
Torque
170Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
119g/km
0-100 km/h
13.2s
Top Speed
175km/h
Weight
1274kg
Price
16,909€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
318 L
48 L
73.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford B-MAX Trend 1.0 Ecoboost 100 CV (2012-2018)
General description
The Ford B-MAX is not just a minivan; it's a statement of intent, an ode to family practicality. Born in 2012, it arrived to revolutionize cabin access with a solution as bold as it was brilliant: the elimination of the central pillar and the integration of sliding rear doors. It's a car that welcomes you with open arms, literally, promising a simpler and more fluid life on board.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the small 1.0 Ecoboost 100 HP engine beats with unexpected verve. Its characteristic three-cylinder sound becomes the soundtrack for an agile and willing drive, perfect for the city's pulse. It doesn't seek speed records, but rather offers an honest response and a ride comfort that embraces you on every journey. It feels like a loyal companion, always ready to move with a lightness that is surprising in a vehicle of its nature.
Design and aesthetics
The B-MAX's design is pure functional intelligence. The absence of the B-pillar creates a 1.5-meter side access that completely transforms the experience of getting in and out, installing a child seat, or loading bulky items. It's a feeling of freedom and space unprecedented in its segment. Its exterior aesthetics, though restrained, hide this structural genius that defines its soul and makes it a unique and profoundly human piece of engineering.
Technology and features
Beyond the infotainment systems of its time, the B-MAX's true technological prowess lies in its chassis and its heart. The engineering required to ensure rigidity and safety without the central pillar is astonishing. In turn, the Ecoboost engine was a revolution in itself, a pioneer of downsizing that proved efficiency and power were not at odds with a compact size, winning awards and recognition from the entire industry.
Competition
In a market with rivals like the Opel Meriva and its rear-hinged doors, or the practical Citroën C3 Picasso and Nissan Note, the Ford B-MAX distinguished itself by offering the most radical and useful access solution. While others offered versatility, the B-MAX delivered an accessibility that no other could match, becoming the undisputed king of open space and family comfort.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is a car that is appreciated with daily use, a vehicle whose ingenuity is revealed in every everyday gesture. It doesn't win you over with its speed or a passionate design, but with its ability to make life easier. It is the triumph of function over form, a faithful friend for the urban family that showed that the best innovation is the one that solves real problems with touching elegance and simplicity.