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
19,500€
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 X 1.6 TDCI 95 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Ford B-MAX is not just another small minivan; it's a statement of intent on how to understand urban family life. Born in 2012, its arrival marked a small revolution thanks to an idea as simple as it was brilliant: eliminating the central pillar to offer unprecedented access to the interior. It's a car designed for practicality, a faithful companion for the daily hustle that wins you over with its intelligence.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel of the B-MAX with the 95 HP 1.6 TDCI engine, the feeling is one of control and efficiency. Don't look for acceleration that pins you to your seat, but rather the calm and capable response of a diesel engine full of low-end torque, perfect for moving with agility through traffic. Its chassis, derived from the Fiesta, gives it a noble and predictable behavior, with a suspension that filters out irregularities well without sacrificing a pleasant firmness. It's a car that conveys safety and makes you feel that every journey, no matter how short, is simple and comfortable.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the B-MAX is the personification of functionality. Its greatest feat is the 'Easy Access' door system, with sliding rear doors and the absence of a B-pillar, which creates a 1.5-meter side opening. Loading a child seat or simply getting in and out becomes a liberating experience. Inside, the Titanium X trim elegantly dresses a very Ford-of-its-era dashboard, functional but with a profusion of buttons that may seem overwhelming today. Despite this, the feeling of space and light is fantastic for its size.
Technology and features
Technologically, the B-MAX focused on making life easier. The SYNC connectivity system allowed for voice control of functions, a notable advance for the time. Its diesel engine, although without a Start-Stop system in this version, was an example of efficiency with a certified consumption of only 4 liters per hundred kilometers. It didn't dazzle with large screens, but it offered intelligent solutions like Active City Stop, capable of automatically braking the car at low speeds to avoid collisions, proving that safety was its priority.
Competition
In its fight for the urban minivan throne, the B-MAX faced very tough rivals. The Opel Meriva challenged it with its own reverse-opening doors, while the Citroën C3 Picasso opted for an original design and great modularity. Other contenders like the Nissan Note or the Hyundai ix20 also offered practical solutions, but none could replicate Ford's bold and extremely useful barrier-free access proposal.
Conclusion
The Ford B-MAX is one of those cars that leaves a mark for its ingenuity. It's the rational purchase that charms with its practical heart. Its door system is, quite simply, one of the best solutions ever created for a compact family car. Although its performance is modest and its interior reflects the passage of time, its functionality and low consumption keep it as an incredibly sensible and special option on the second-hand market. It's a car that doesn't just take you, it takes care of you.