B-MAX presents Ford’s vision for a premium compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV), combining outstanding space and versatility within a smart and stylish exterior:

* Based on Ford’s global B-car platform, shared with the new Fiesta
* Just over 4 metres in length – 13cm longer than Fiesta five-door, 28cm shorter than Focus five-door * * Meets the fast-growing demand for downsized cars, ideally suited to congested urban conditions
* Compact design, but no compromises on interior space or passenger comfort

B-MAX is the first European Ford to offer the company’s highly acclaimed SYNC system:

* Ford’s voice-activated, in-car connectivity system
* Connect mobile phones and music players by Bluetooth® or USB
* Make hands-free telephone calls
* Control music and other functions using voice commands
* With award-winning Emergency Assistance feature

B-MAX is the first vehicle in its segment to provide the added reassurance of the Active City Stop system, designed to help motorists avoid low speed collisions with stationary or slower moving traffic in front.

First launched on Focus last year, Active City Stop monitors traffic ahead and applies the brakes if it detects a collision with a vehicle in front is imminent. The system was awarded an Advanced reward
by Euro NCA P in 2011.

B-MAX features the kind of premium technologies demanded by buyers looking to ‘right-size’ their new car. Around 40 percent of customers are expected to choose B-MAX after previously owning a larger vehicle.

Available features include:

* Exclusive eight-speaker Sony audio system
* All-new electronic automatic climate control system
* Ford Key Free system
* Ford Power Button
* Rear View Camera
* Adjustable heated seats
* Quickclear Heated Windscreen

B-MAX brings new standards of fuel efficiency to the compact MAV class with Ford’s latest petrol and diesel power trains:

* 120PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine achieves fuel consumption of 4.9l/100km (57.6mpg) – 15 percent better than closest competitor
* 95PS 1.6-litre TDCi diesel delivers class leading fuel consumption of 4.0l/100km (70.6mpg)
* Low-CO2 ECOnetic Technologies available include:
* Ford Auto-Start-Stop
* Electric Power Assisted Steering
* Smart Regenerative Charging
* Ford Eco Mode
* Gear Shift Indicator