Especificaciones y análisis del Ford B-MAX
Power
120HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
114g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
189km/h
Weight
1279kg
Price
18,750€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
318 L
48 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford B-MAX Titanium X 1.0 Ecoboost 120 CV Auto-Start-Stop (2012-2013)
General description
The Ford B-MAX burst onto the market like a breath of fresh air, a bold and deeply intelligent proposal for urban family life. It wasn't just another small minivan; it was a reinvention of space and accessibility, a vehicle that made you feel that Ford had really thought about you and the daily challenges of getting kids in or loading bulky items on narrow streets.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the B-MAX is a box of surprises. The small 1.0 EcoBoost 120 hp engine beats with unexpected energy, proving that size doesn't matter. It responds with verve from low revs, turning urban driving into an agile and fun game. On the road, it holds its own with admirable composure, supported by a balanced chassis, a Ford hallmark, that conveys confidence and a special connection to the asphalt. It's a car that feels alive and willing, much more than its family appearance might suggest.
Design and aesthetics
Here lies the soul of the B-MAX: its revolutionary absence of the central pillar. By opening the front doors and sliding the rear ones, an unobstructed 1.5-meter side access is revealed, a brilliant solution that completely transforms the user experience. It's a design born from function, an engineering feat that excites with its simple practicality. The rest of the car follows a modern and compact line, but it's that magical door that makes it an icon of functional design.
Technology and features
For its time, the B-MAX was a concentrate of smart technology. The EcoBoost engine was a work of engineering art, multi-award-winning for its efficiency and performance. On board, the Ford SYNC system with voice control made you feel in command of an advanced ship, integrating your phone and music in a way that seemed futuristic at the time. The Auto-Start-Stop system and other driving aids demonstrated a commitment to efficiency and safety that put it one step ahead.
Competition
Its most direct competitor was the Opel Meriva, with its own reverse-opening door system, but Ford's solution felt bolder and more spacious. It also faced tough contenders like the Citroën C3 Picasso, the Nissan Note, or the Kia Venga, all excellent in modularity. However, none could replicate that feeling of freedom and unparalleled access that the B-MAX offered, its true and emotional differentiating factor in a very competitive segment.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is more than a car; it's a brilliant solution to a real problem. It's a vehicle chosen with the head for its practicality, but that you end up loving with your heart for its ingenuity and lively character. Although its commercial life was short, it left an indelible mark as one of the most innovative and well-thought-out minivans of its generation. A car to remember, and above all, to enjoy in daily life.