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Ford B-Max

{{Short description|Mini MPV produced by Ford (2012-2017)}}

{{Use British English|date=October 2024}}

{{Distinguish|Ford C-Max|Ford S-Max}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Ford B-Max

| image = Ford B-Max Titanium – Frontansicht, 22. Februar 2014, Ratingen.jpg

| manufacturer = Ford Europe

| model_code = B232

| production = June 2012 – September 2017

| assembly = Romania: Craiova (Ford Romania)

| designer = Ernesto Rupar
Eugen Enns{{cite web |title=Ford B-MAX Concept: design images | publisher=Car Body Design |language=en |date=2011-03-03 |url=https://www.carbodydesign.com/2011/03/ford-b-max-concept-design-images/ }}

| class = Mini MPV (B)

| body_style = 5-door MPV

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| platform = Ford global B-car platform

| related = Ford Fiesta Mk VI

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.0 L EcoBoost turbo I3

| 1.4 L Duratec I4

| 1.6 L Duratec I4

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L Duratorq I4 TDCi

| 1.6 L Duratorq I4 TDCi

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2489|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4077|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1751|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1604|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Ford Fusion

| successor = Ford EcoSport
Ford Puma (crossover)

}}

The Ford B-Max (stylized as Ford B-MAX) is a mini MPV (M-segment) manufactured by Ford Europe from 2012 to 2017. Built on the Ford global B platform, it was initially unveiled as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show,{{cite web |title=Nouvelle ford B-MAX | trans-title = New Ford B-Max | publisher=The Web Consulting |language=fr |date=2011-03-02 |url=http://www.thewebconsulting.com/media/index.php?2011/03/02/18738-nouvelle-ford-b-max | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120326135835/http://www.thewebconsulting.com/media/index.php?2011/03/02/18738-nouvelle-ford-b-max | archive-date = 2012-03-26 }} and was officially launched at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.{{cite web|title=Ford B-MAX Debuts at 2012 Mobile World Congress|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-b-max-debuts-at-2012-mobile-world-congress-live-photos-42983.html|publisher=Autoevolution|date=2012-02-28}}

Production began in June 2012, and marketing of the first units started during late July.{{cite web|title=Ford vinde în România noul model B-Max|url=http://www.capital.ro/detalii-articole/stiri/ford-lanseaza-joi-in-romania-noul-model-b-max-163382.html|publisher=Capital|language= ro |date=2012-03-22|access-date=2012-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324181140/http://www.capital.ro/detalii-articole/stiri/ford-lanseaza-joi-in-romania-noul-model-b-max-163382.html|archive-date=2012-03-24|url-status=dead}} It was launched in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2012.{{cite web|title=2012 Ford B-Max|url=http://www.motoring.co.uk/new-car-launches/2012-ford-b-max-launch_947|publisher=motoring.co.uk|access-date=28 October 2012}} The B-Max is based on the Ford Fiesta, and its main rivals were the Fiat 500L, the Citroën C3 Picasso and the Nissan Note.{{cite magazine|title=2012 Ford B-Max Overview|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-ford-b-max-review/263667| magazine = What Car?|access-date=2012-10-28}}

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Overview

The styling of the B-Max continues the Ford Kinetic Design theme, and has rear sliding doors with no B-pillars.{{cite web|title=New Ford B-Max Brochure|url=http://issuu.com/johngrose/docs/newfordb-maxbrochure?mode=window&pageNumber=1|year=2012|publisher=Ford|access-date=2012-10-28}} The B-Max is available with the new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine of the Ford EcoBoost family, that features turbocharged direct injection and start-stop system.{{cite web |title=Genève 2011 : Ford B-Max |publisher=Autosblog |language=fr |date=2011-02-28 |url=http://www.autosblog.fr/post/6159/geneve-2011-ford-b-max |access-date=2011-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401022119/http://www.autosblog.fr/post/6159/geneve-2011-ford-b-max |archive-date=2016-04-01 |url-status=dead }}

This engine officially won the title of "International Engine of the Year 2012". The 1.6-litre Duratec engine can be fitted with the PowerShift six speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.{{cite web|title=FORD B-Max (2012 - Present)|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/ford-b-max-2012.html|publisher=Autoevolution.com|access-date=2012-11-08}}

It has three different trim levels: Studio, Zetec and Titanium. The Studio is the basic model, and it is available only with the 1.4-litre engine.{{cite web|title=Ford B-Max Trim Levels|url=http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/B-MAX/Models|publisher=Ford|access-date=2012-10-28}} The first B-Max was bought by the President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, on 25 June 2012, directly from the Craiova plant.{{cite web |title=Ford a lansat astăzi producția modelului B-Max la uzina din Craiova. Traian Băsescu - primul client | trans-title = Today, Ford launches B-Max production at its Craiova plant: first client - Traian Băsescu | last = Ionescu | first = Cristian | publisher=Evenimetul Zilei | work = evz.ro | language=ro |date=2012-06-25|url=http://www.evz.ro/detalii/stiri/traian-basescu-a-primit-un-ford-b-max-rosu-988582.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130728175234/http://www.evz.ro/detalii/stiri/traian-basescu-a-primit-un-ford-b-max-rosu-988582.html | archive-date = 2013-07-28 }} In September 2017, production of B-Max ended, due to dwindling demand for the model, as well as a general decline in sales of mini MPVs.

Unusually for a Ford, this model did not receive a mid-cycle facelift in order to boost sales, the closest successors were intended as the EcoSport as well as the Fiesta Active, transitions from MPV to SUV design.

Ford B-Max Titanium – Heckansicht, 22. Februar 2014, Ratingen.jpg|Ford B-Max Titanium

Ford B-MAX Titanium Cockpit.jpg|Interior

Technology

The B-Max features the "Intelligent Protection" system. It also featured Ford's Torque Vectoring Control, which improves handling and agility, and the SYNC and Fold Flat systems. Ford's Emergency Assistance feature alerts local emergency services operators after an accident, in the correct language for the region. It was available in more than thirty countries, mostly in Europe.{{cite web|title=Ford B-Max va apela automat "112" în caz de accident|url=http://autobis.ro/stiri-auto/ford-b-max-va-apela-automat-112-in-caz-de-accident-1156|publisher=Autobis|language=ro|date=2012-07-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225011349/http://autobis.ro/stiri-auto/ford-b-max-va-apela-automat-112-in-caz-de-accident-1156 | trans-title = Ford B-Max to automatically dial 112 in case of an accident | archive-date=2012-12-25|url-status=dead}}

Safety

The Ford B-Max was tested by Euro NCAP in September 2012, receiving a five star safety rating.{{cite web|title=Ford B-MAX|url=http://www.euroncap.com/results/ford/b_max/481.aspx|publisher=Euro NCAP|access-date=2012-09-23}}

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Test

|Score

|Points

Overall:

|{{rating|5|5}}

| style="text-align:center;"|N/A

Adult occupant:

| style="text-align:center;"|92%

| style="text-align:center;"|33

Child occupant:

| style="text-align:center;"|84%

| style="text-align:center;"|41

Pedestrian:

| style="text-align:center;"|67%

| style="text-align:center;"|24

Safety assist:

| style="text-align:center;"|71%

| style="text-align:center;"|5

Reviews

The Telegraph reviewed the B-Max on 28 August 2012. The reviewer, Andrew English, gave the car a 4 out of 5 stars, and his verdict was that it “brings something new and useful to the market”.{{cite web|title=Ford B-Max Review|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/ford/9495006/Ford-B-Max-review.html|publisher=The Telegraph|author=Andrew English|date=2012-08-28}}

What Car? magazine rated the B-Max with 4 out of 5 (later 3 out of 5){{cite web|title=Ford B Max MPV Review|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/ford/b-max-mpv/summary/26122-7|publisher=What Car?|access-date=21 September 2013}} stars, giving the car a positive review.{{cite web|last=Tullin|first=Pete|title=Ford B-max Review|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-ford-b-max-review/263667|publisher=What Car?|access-date=28 October 2012}}

Engines

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Engine

! Type

! Displacement

! Power

! Torque

! 0–100 km/h

! Top speed

! Combined consumption

! {{CO2}} emissions

colspan="9"|Petrol engines
1.0
Ecoboost

| I3

| 999 cc

| {{convert|74|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|169|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,400–4000 rpm

| 13.2 s

| {{convert|175|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|4.9|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 112 g/km

1.0
Ecoboost

| I3

| 999 cc

| {{convert|88|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|201|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,400–4500 rpm

| 11.2 s

| {{convert|188|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|4.9|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 112 g/km

1.4
Duratec

| I4

| 1,388 cc

| {{convert|66|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|127|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at – rpm

| 13.8 s

| {{convert|171|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|6.0|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 139 g/km

1.6
Duratec

| I4

| 1,596 cc

| {{convert|77|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|150|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at – rpm

| 12.1 s

| {{convert|180|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|6.4|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 149 g/km

colspan="9"|Diesel engines
rowspan="2"| 1.5
Duratorqhttp://www.ford.de/cs/BlobServer?blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobcol=urldata&blobheadervalue1=attachment%3Bfilename%3D%22Ford_B-MAX-Broschuere.pdf{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

|rowspan="2"| I4

|rowspan="2"| 1,498 cc

| {{convert|55|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|190|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at – rpm

| 16.5 s

| {{convert|158|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|4.1|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 109 g/km

{{convert|70|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|215|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at – rpm

| 13.0 s

| {{convert|174|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|4.0|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 98 g/km

1.6
Duratorqhttp://www.ford.ro/cs/BlobServer?blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobcol=urldata&blobheadervalue1=attachment%3Bfilename%3D%22Brosura+B-MAX.pdf{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

| I4

| 1,560 cc

| {{convert|71|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|215|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} at – rpm

| 13.9 s

| {{convert|173|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|4.7|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

| 104 g/km

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Sales

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!Year

!Europe{{Cite web|date=2014-01-28|title=Ford B-Max European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-ford-bmax/|access-date=2021-03-28|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}

2012

|15,871

2013

|68,557

2014

|53,889

2015

|46,147

2016

|40,474

2017

|43,339

2018

|3,545

2019

|3

References

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External links

{{Commons category}}

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20170505233542/http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/B-MAX Official website] (archived)

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