New Ford B-Max arrives in SA

[HAL 9000]

Ford’s new B-Max, launched in Gauteng, represents the automaker’s vision for a premium compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV).

Based on Ford’s global B-car platform, shared with the Fiesta, the B-Max boasts, the automaker says, "unobstructed entry with hinged front and sliding rear doors and integrates the traditional central pillar structure into the front and rear doors, rather than forming part of the body-shell."

The new B-Max is available in three derivitives (Ambiente, Trend, Titanium) with a single engine choice – 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol.

All the B-Max versions are powered by Ford’s 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine tuned to two different outputs; Fitted to the entry-level Ambiente, it produces 74kW, while in the Mid-range Trend and range-topping Titanium it delivers 92kW. Both versions have a peak torque of 170Nm.

Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain and driver knee), ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency brake assist, electronic stability programme, hill assist and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Prices:
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente - R221 900
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost Trend - R246 900
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium - R271 900

Options:
Metallic Paint - R 750

The B-Max is sold with a four-year or 120 000km warranty, four-year or 60 000km service plan, three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty.

Service intervals are 20 000km.


http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels4Women/CarCandy/New-B-Max-arrives-in-SA-Prices-gallery-20150812


Gallery link here:

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels4Women/Multimedia/2015-Ford-B-Max-20150812

 

[FiestaST]

^ I like it; finally in SA.

I believe it's a good seller in markets like the UK. Party trick is that dual sliding doors at this price level.

Strange to only have the 1L EcoBoost option locally...

 

[herbertk]

^ I like it; finally in SA.

I believe it's a good seller in markets like the UK. Party trick is that dual sliding doors at this price level.

Strange to only have the 1L EcoBoost option locally...

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I have a fiesta with the same Ecoboost great little engine!

 

[Colin62]

I like the look of that. Wonder if they'll release a diesel?

 

[supersunbird]

So a Mazda 5 with a different engine?

 

[Necropolis]

That's a fairly hideous looking car

 

[NeonNinja]

Fiesta for the family.

 

[supersunbird]

That's a fairly hideous looking car

Show us a beautiful MPV?

 

[FiestaST]

So a Mazda 5 with a different engine?

No it's not Buddy Guy...

The B-Max is based on the Fiesta platform...the interior gives that game away already.

 

[Pitbull]

I like it

I'll have to go and drive one. Maybe upgrade the Figo.

 

[Colin62]

The B-Max is based on the Fiesta platform...the interior gives that game away already.

The interior and the OP where he mentions it:

Based on Ford’s global B-car platform, shared with the Fiesta

 

[Nod]

Where is the C-MAX and S-MAX?

 

[Necropolis]

Show us a beautiful MPV?

There are none

 

[HAL 9000]

Show us a beautiful MPV?

Here you go - the SsangYong Stavic - feast your eyes on the aesthetically pleasing form of this epitome of automotive styling.

 

[phoenix99]

Here you go - the SsangYong Stavic - feast your eyes on the aesthetically pleasing form of this epitome of automotive styling.

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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

 

[supersunbird]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

Just a little bit? I wish it was just a little bit lol

And I still say this is still basically a Mazda 5 with a different engine, some slightly different bodypanels and interior and a different platform

 

[Hemi300c]

Would probably be a good option for a wheel chair bound person.

 

[PhireSide]

That's a very cheap entry to the MPV market. Basically around about Polo prices if you go for the entry level Ambiente model.

I am a bit undecided on the looks, however

 

[Foxhound5366]

Here you go - the SsangYong Stavic - feast your eyes on the aesthetically pleasing form of this epitome of automotive styling.

No good sir, that's a real dog next to the animal beauty of the Fiat Multipla:

 

[FiestaST]

And I still say this is still basically a Mazda 5 with a different engine, some slightly different bodypanels and interior and a different platform

So basically a whole different car...which it is

Mazda 5 ≠ Ford B-Max