New C-Max Previewed Before Paris Show

[ANTAUS]

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/15/2015-ford-c-max-teaser/

[fuzzymoomoo]

I'm guessing this is a 2016 model?

[wildosvt]

I'm guessing this is a 2016 model?

 

For the US it has to be. Its not a 2015.

[Biker16]

 

Smarter and More Stylish New C-MAX and Grand C-MAX Offer Families Enhanced Comfort and Refinement

 

 

Stylish new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions; advanced technology; and smart new stowage solutions

New C-MAX family features more emotional, sleek exterior design with bold new face of Ford and an intuitive, beautifully crafted interior

Hands-Free Liftgate and Perpendicular Parking offered; improved Active City Stop collision avoidance works at speeds of up to 50 km/h

Powertrain line-up for Europe includes new 1.5-litre EcoBoost and 1.5-litre TDCi engines; 99 g/km CO2 1.5-litre ECOnetic diesel also offered for first time on C-MAX

New Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX offer higher levels of comfort, refinement and ride quality

 

 

 

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 17, 2014 Ford Motor Company today unveiled the stylish new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX with a new sleek exterior design, beautifully crafted interior with improved stowage solutions, and major fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions improvements.

 

The five-seat C-MAX and seven-seat Grand C-MAX also will offer superior comfort and refinement when they go on sale across Europe in early 2015. The models will introduce advanced technology including Fords SYNC 2 voice-activated connectivity system.

 

The C-MAX family will be equipped for the first time with Fords new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol and 105 PS 1.5-litre TDCi ECOnetic diesel engine that is expected to deliver 99 g/km CO2 in the five-seat C-MAX.*

 

C-MAX has earned a reputation for providing a balance of great fuel economy, responsive, sporty handling and a flexible, roomy interior package, said Stephen Odell, Ford executive vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa. All powertrains benefit from CO2 improvements without sacrificing any of the cars great driving dynamics.

 

The new Ford C-MAX family also delivers levels of refinement often found in larger, more upmarket vehicles including the segment-first Hands-Free Liftgate that only requires a gentle kicking motion to gain access to the boot space.

 

Ford first introduced the C-MAX in 2003 and since then has sold more than 1.2 million in Europe.** Now in its third generation, C-MAX has accounted for more than 12 per cent of all MAVs sold in Europe so far this year.***

 

Flexible, comfortable, sporty and stylish

Customers continue to be able to choose from the five-seat C-MAX or the seven-seat Grand C‑MAX, which features Fords innovative twin sliding doors and walk-through seat design for greater convenience, space and flexibility.

 

The C-MAX family has been restyled to reflect the One Ford global design language and is available in new exterior colours Red Rush and a stylish brown-grey shade called Caribou. The dynamic styling delivers a stronger, sleeker front end, featuring Fords distinctive inverted trapezoidal grille. The washer jets have been hidden underneath the windscreen to complement the cleaner look of the restyled bonnet.

 

Sleeker, more chiselled front headlamps and more rectangular, elongated fog-lamps add to the bolder front end of both vehicles. The liftgate has been given a smoother and more sophisticated one-piece appearance using the latest laser-brazing technique, which applies cleaner and exceptionally strong welds to thin sheets of metal. A compact tail lamp design completes the contemporary look.

 

The new Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX interiors follow the customer-led design refinements that have already been executed on new Focus. The more intuitive layout has fewer controls and switches, while the new black satin trim and chrome detailing contributes to a cleaner, more modern look. Functions are simpler to use, such as the air-conditioning controls that now feature buttons that are easier to recognise and distinguish from each other.

 

A redesigned centre storage console offers more space and features a sliding, integrated armrest. The new adjustable console accommodates a variety of bottles and cups with the capacity to simultaneously hold a one-litre water bottle and a 0.4-litre cup, while the swing bin glovebox makes items stored inside easier to access. A deeper upper storage area significantly improves the capacity on top of the dashboard for family belongings, and features a new USB connection point for integrating and charging mobile devices.

 

In addition, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX will be offered with higher quality trims across the entire range, a heated steering wheel, door-sill scuff plates and load-net fitting points behind both the first and second row seats.

 

Noise, vibration and harshness have been improved through the use of thicker side glass and more absorbent seals around the tailgate and rear view mirror. The engine bay heat shield has been filled with acoustic damping material to reduce powertrain noise, and diesel cars are equipped with extra acoustic seals to further reduce noise intrusion.

 

Continuing under the bonnet, a retuned dual mass flywheel helps to reduce shaking forces when an engine is under load, while new engine mounts offer improved refinement during Auto‑Start-Stop operation. On the outside, stiffer, noise- and vibration-optimised alloy wheels have been designed to reduce resonant vibrations.

 

We are committed to delivering clean, and intuitive interiors across the entire Ford line-up and C-MAX is the latest vehicle to benefit from our comprehensive restyling programme, said Joel Piaskowski, director, Design, Ford of Europe. The new C-MAX has received its most significant remodelling to date and is now more comfortable, more practical, and delivers the best driving experience in its segment.

 

Sensing danger

The new C-MAX family is equipped with advanced Ford technologies that help drivers avoid or mitigate incidents from scrapes and bumps while parking to more serious, higher speed collisions.

 

Fords Active Park Assist system locates suitably-sized parking spaces and, at the push of a button, steers a vehicle in to the space while the driver controls the accelerator and brake. C‑MAX and Grand C-MAX add Perpendicular Parking capability with the addition of two new ultrasonic sensors at the rear of the car. The system helps drivers reverse into spaces side-by-side with other cars.

 

The extra sensors also enable two additional technologies that help drivers as they manoeuvre out of parking spaces:

Cross Traffic Alert warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may soon be crossing behind them. Operating with radar at a range of up to 40 metres (131 feet), the system will issue three distinct warning signals if it detects a vehicle approaching from either side

Park-Out Assist helps drivers as they exit a parallel parking space. After the driver has chosen either the left or right hand side the system operates the steering while the driver operates the accelerator and brake

 

Ford also has improved its Active City Stop collision avoidance system, which uses sensors at the front of the vehicle to look for stationary objects in the road ahead and pre-charges the brakes if the vehicle is approaching an object too quickly. If the driver still does not respond the system reduces engine torque and automatically applies the brakes to reduce the impact of collisions. New C-MAX offers the latest system that now operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph), up from 30 km/h (19 mph).

 

In the case of moving objects Active Braking works in a similar way to Active City Stop but with a vehicle speed range of between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). It supports drivers at higher speeds, for example on the motorway, by issuing warnings and applying braking as required.

 

Also new to C-MAX, Fords Adaptive Cruise Control technology enables drivers to maintain a set distance from the vehicle ahead, even when that vehicle is travelling more slowly than the cruise speed. For occasions when Adaptive Cruise Control is not active, Distance Indication enables drivers to set a preferred distance they would like to maintain with the vehicle ahead. Should the driver get any closer, the system issues a three-stage dashboard display warning from grey to yellow to red.

 

Better connected with SYNC 2

The new C-MAX family is equipped with Fords SYNC 2 voice-activated connectivity system that features a high-resolution, 8-inch colour touch screen and advanced voice control for hands-free operation of audio, navigation, climate control and connected mobile phone functions.

 

SYNC 2s navigation system is supported by map services provider HERE, and offers a split-screen display with detailed intersections, spoken street names, 3D highway junction and landmark views alongside the MICHELIN guide.

 

SYNC 2 enables drivers to issue simpler one-shot navigation destinations, and to ask the system to play a desired artist. Simply pushing the voice control button and saying Im hungry will bring up a list of local restaurants, which you can then get directions to.

 

We have developed SYNC 2 so it is simple and intuitive for drivers to use, an

[silvrsvt]

Def better looking then the current model which was a bit homely looking!