For One of the best-handling cars in its class thanks to sure-footed grip and poise. Flexibility is good, too, thanks to sliding rear seats.
Against Not as versatile as some rivals, and the person sat in the middle of the rear seat may find shoulder room a little snug. There's also some wind noise at motorway speeds.
What Car? says
The Ford C-Max is the MPV to go for if you enjoy driving and don't need the capacity offered by seven-seaters. Its cabin is reasonably flexible and well put together.
Reader review rating
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There are 16 Ford C-Max versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Ford C-Max range offers something for most tastes thanks to a broad spread of engines, including our favourite 1.6-litre turbodiesel. There's also a choice of three trim levels, going all the way up to full-blown Titanium, although we reckon the basic Style trim offers the best mix of equipment for the money.
Superb handling may be the stand-out feature of the C-Max, but it's also good on long trips, other than some wind whistle at the legal maximum. The ride is cosseting at all speeds and the Ford is easy to pilot around congested city streets.
Make sure you haggle with the dealers as there are generous discounts to be had, although this is reflected in only average used values.
Running a C-Max will not drain your wallet thanks to good economy from all engines and cost-effective servicing from Ford dealers. Twin front, side and curtain airbags are standard, but not every model has ESP included.
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