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

Against The lack of a sixth gear means the engine revs excessively at motorway speeds. Titanium cars look very pricey.

Ford B-Max MPV

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

One of the best engines, but it's a shame that it's only available in this range-topping, and expensive, Titanuim trim.

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Key facts

0–60mph
13.9 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
70.6
Tank range
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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.

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