Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Ford tried to expand its presence into the European minivan segment with the introduction of the B-Max lineup in 2012, although its effort was in vain since it managed to sell just a little over 270,000 units in seven years, with a production that ended in 2017.
The only European automaker who enjoyed success in the MPV segment was Renault. Ford, Volkswagen, and Opel tried to compete with it but failed to impress. Then, the blue-oval brand considered that if it came with smarter solutions, it would be able to get better sales numbers. As a result, it created the B-Max based on the same platform as the B-segment, small-sized Fiesta. Despite assembling the vehicle in Romania, with lower production costs, it couldn’t convince customers that the practical minivan was a clever solution. Furthermore, the car came during an era when buyers started to look toward the crossover and SUV segment.
But the B-Max was a bold move made by Ford. By using the same platform as the Fiesta, it shared some design elements with that, including the swept-back headlights that flanked the narrow upper grille where the blue-oval badge took center stage. To conceal the car’s height and complement the necessary cooling area, the automaker installed a hexagonal-shaped lower grille that covered part of the bumper and the apron, while in the lower area, it installed side scoops for the optional fog lamps and a lip spoiler needed to enhance pedestrian protection. From its sides, the B-Max surprised customers with its rear sliding doors that greatly improved ingress and egress to the rear bench seat, especially when the front doors were opened and there was no B-post in place. The back of the car tried to mimic Fiesta’s successful look, although the tall lower panel wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea.
The cabin featured high-mounted seats, so all customers could enjoy enough legroom. In addition, the tall greenhouse provided enough headroom for five adult-sized occupants. On the dashboard, Ford created a separate area for the driver with a binocular-styled instrument cluster that featured a TFT between the speedometer and tachometer. Atop the center stack, Ford placed the screen for the infotainment system, although that was very small and hard to read while driving. Still, controls for it were easy thanks to the turning knob and the buttons that were placed underneath it. In the back, the 60/40 flat-folding seatback allowed customers to load long items, and even the front side passenger seat could fold down.
Under the hood, Ford installed a choice of turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines that sent their power to the front wheels only, just like in the Fiesta. Power ranged between 75 PS (74 hp) and 120 PS (118 hp), depending on the version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L EcoBoost 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 169 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.1 in (1,486/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2820 lbs (1279 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 55 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L EcoBoost 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4500 RPM 201 Nm @ 1400-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.1 in (1,486/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2820 lbs (1279 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 55 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Duratec 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1388 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ - RPM 90 HP @ - RPM 89 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ - RPM 127 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.1 in (1,486/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3847 lbs (1745 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT 6AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1388 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ - RPM 105 HP @ - RPM 103 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ - RPM 150 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.5 in (1,476/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2884 lbs (1308 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L Duratorq TDCi 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ - RPM 75 HP @ - RPM 74 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ - RPM 190 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.1 in (1,486/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 0.1 in (3 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2881 lbs (1307 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 62 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 57 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Duratorq TDCi 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ - RPM 97 HP @ - RPM 95 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ - RPM 216 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.1 in (1,486/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 59 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 104 g/km |