Especificaciones y análisis del Ford B-MAX
Power
95HP
Torque
215Nm
Consumption
4l/100
Emissions
104g/km
0-100 km/h
13.9s
Top Speed
173km/h
Weight
1310kg
Price
18,150€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
318 L
48 L
70 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford B-MAX Titanium 1.6 TDCI 95 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Ford B-MAX is not just a city MPV; it's a statement of intent. Born in 2012, it arrived to revolutionize cabin access with a solution as bold as it was brilliant: eliminating the central pillar. It's a car designed from the inside out, where every centimeter is crafted to make life on board easier, more comfortable, and, above all, incredibly accessible.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel of the B-MAX with its 95 HP 1.6 TDCI engine, you won't find an adrenaline rush, but the comforting feeling of a job well done. Its 215 Nm of torque pushes sufficiently from low revs, ideal for city traffic and calm journeys. It's a car that takes care of you with a smooth ride, remarkable driving comfort, and, above all, fuel consumption that will make you smile at every visit to the gas station. It's the peace of mind of knowing you have a faithful and economical companion for daily life.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the B-MAX is pure functional intelligence. Its greatest feat is the B-pillarless door system, which, by opening the front doors and the sliding rear doors, reveals a 1.5-meter-wide side access that changes your perspective. It's a marvel for fitting child seats or simply for getting in and out with unprecedented comfort. Inside, its dashboard, though filled with buttons in the Ford style of the era, offers studied ergonomics and a surprising sense of space for its exterior size.
Technology and features
Beyond its revolutionary structure, the B-MAX in Titanium trim integrated technologies aimed at simplifying driving. The Ford SYNC system allowed for voice control of functions, a luxury in its segment. Safety was an obsession for Ford, which massively reinforced the doors to compensate for the absence of the central pillar, proving that innovation doesn't have to be at odds with protection. It also featured comfort elements like automatic climate control or keyless entry that rounded out a very complete package.
Competition
In a competitive market, the B-MAX faced strong rivals like the Opel Meriva, with its own system of rear-hinged doors, the spacious Citroën C3 Picasso, or the practical Nissan Note. However, none offered the radical and liberating solution of the B-MAX. Its proposal of total accessibility was unique and gave it a personality and a practical advantage that set it apart from all others.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is one of those cars that leaves a mark. Perhaps not for its speed or its groundbreaking aesthetics, but for its ingenuity and its deep focus on people. It is the perfect tool for the modern family, a vehicle that understands your needs and offers you real solutions. Driving it is to experience a unique freedom of access, a small engineering miracle that, once you try it, becomes indispensable.