Is the Ford B-Max reliable?
Most certainly: the B-Max was the most reliable MPV according to our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Only 17% of B-Maxes had faults, and while these spanned from both minor and more serious issues, including the Quickclear screen and the steering system, all were fixed under warranty.
What engines is in a Ford B-Max?
Ford B-Max
| Ford B-Max (B232) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 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 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm (98.0 in) |
Why did Ford stop making the B-Max?
The move follows Ford’s announcement last year that it was in the process of evaluating its model ranges and would ‘eliminate less profitable vehicles over time’ replacing them with ‘more profitable vehicles such as crossovers and SUVs. ‘ It’s likely that the larger C-MAX MPV will also be axed.
What does B-Max mean?
The Ford B-MAX is a really clever small MPV which rivals models like the Vauxhall Meriva and Citroen C3 Picasso, but is a step up from supermini-MPV’s like the Nissan Note or Honda Jazz. It’s based on the Fiesta supermini, but with a boxier body it’s more spacious inside. The B-MAX’s party piece is its sliding doors.
What is the road tax on a Ford B-MAX?
Zetec
| Annual Road Tax | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5d | £20.00 | 104 (Band B) |
| 1.0 EcoBoost (125bhp) Zetec 5d (31 Mar 2017 – 2 Apr 2017) | £165.00 | 114 (Band G) |
| 1.0 EcoBoost (125bhp) Zetec 5d (1 Apr 2013 – 31 Mar 2017) | £30.00 | 114 (Band C) |
| 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5d (31 Mar 2017 – 2 Apr 2017) | £165.00 | 119 (Band G) |
Is the Ford B-MAX a people carrier?
The Ford B-Max is a compact people carrier that’s roomier than a conventional small car. It’s well worth considering if you want a practical family car with a high driving position.
Which is bigger Ford B-MAX or C-MAX?
SizeThe B-MAX measures in at 4,077mm long, 2,067mm wide and 1,604mm tall, so it’s slightly larger than the Fiesta on which it’s based, but clever packaging means it’s nearly as practical as the even larger C-MAX.
Is a Ford B-MAX front or rear wheel drive?
The B-MAX is boosted by a torque vectoring system which distributes power to the front wheel with the most grip, which further improves handling.
Which is bigger C-Max or B-MAX?
Which is better Ford B-MAX or C-MAX?
If anything the handling and agility of the C-Max is a step up from the B-Max, even if these aren’t qualities you’d normally associate with an MPV. The engines best suited to motorways though are the diesels. They all provide excellent overtaking power in the C-Max, while returning decent fuel economy too.
Is a Ford B-MAX bigger than AC Max?
How heavy is a Ford BMAX?
1310kg
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 42 litres |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1310kg |
| Length | 4077mm |
| Width | 2067mm |
| Height | 1604mm |
Does Ford B Max have sat nav?
All versions feature sat nav as standard.
Is a Ford B-MAX bigger than a Fiesta?
How big is the Ford B-Max?
Does Ford still make the B-max?
With the appetite for MPVs declining, Ford pulled the B-MAX in 2017 and didn’t produce a direct replacement.
Is a Ford B-Max bigger than a Fiesta?
Does Ford still make the B-Max?
How big is a Ford B-MAX boot?
The boot can hold 318 litres of luggage, which is two more than a Ford Focus but almost 80 short of the Vauxhall Meriva and more than 120 less than the Hyundai ix20.