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B-Max MPV

Ford B-Max MPV 1.0T EcoBoost 125 Titanium S/S 5dr Review

For The engine provides good economy and pace, while Titanium trim comes with plenty of bells and whistles.

Against There’s some engine vibration under hard acceleration, and there's some turbo lag if you don't get your gearshifts right. Titanium cars are very pricey, too.

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3 out of 5 stars

This version is best avoided. It’s pricey, and the 1.0 120 Ecoboost engine isn’t especially refined.

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Key facts

0–60mph: 11.2 secs
Top speed: 117 mph
Average mpg: 57.7
Tank range: miles

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The full Ford B-Max review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Good range of engines available
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort suffers for handling
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Hit and miss
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Choose carefully; some models are pricey
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Feels solid, but cheaper models feel it
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive list of safety kit as standard
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Great driving position
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Lots of cabin space; smallish boot
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
All but entry modesl are well equipped

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

If you’ve a young family and want a car that’s fun to drive, easy to park, light on fuel and decent on practicality, then the B-Max is worth a look.

We can see the appeal of the diesel’s impressive economy and strong pulling power, but it’s also an expensive option, so you’ll need to do plenty of miles to warrant the premium over the petrols.

Don’t be put off by the 99bhp 1.0 petrol’s puny capacity. This engine is turbocharged and uses the latest electronics to deliver the punch of a 1.6. Yet, when you take it easy, Ford says it’ll return 55mpg. That said, the 1.4 petrol is probably your best bet, because it’s nippy enough and keeps the price down.

It’s best to avoid the entry trim and go for the mid-range Zetec, which gives you features including alloy wheels, air conditioning, a DAB radio, a heated windscreen, four electric windows, USB connectivity and Bluetooth.

Bear in mind that Ford dealers are always keen to sweeten the deal, so haggle hard.