Paris 2014: Revised 2015 Ford C-Max Debuts

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: October 2nd, 2014

paris 2014 revised 2015 ford c max debuts

The Astonization of Ford continues, this time with the newly revised 2015 C-Max, bowing at the 2014 Paris Auto Show.

Along with the new face, the compact MPV boasts new tail lamps, revised hatch, new alloy wheels, two new shades of color — Red Rush and Caribou — and an updated center console with fewer buttons and less stitching for a cleaner look.

Safety features for the C-Max include parking assist, cross-traffic alert, the new Park-Out Assist — allowing the crossover to unpark itself from tight spaces — and adaptive cruise control.

Under the hood, a 1.5-liter turbo-four is now available, while European customers also receive a variety of engines, from a 2-liter turbodiesel, to a 1-liter EcoBoost.

Speaking of Europe, the above reflect what can be had in the market, with no word as of yet regarding if any of the changes will cross the Atlantic.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Zackman on Oct 03, 2014

What in the world is a "C-Max"? Is this an Escort, Fiesta, Focus or an Escape in econo-mode?

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- Lie2me on Oct 03, 2014
  
  Good question, (scratches head) since the Escape is a Focus I do believe the C-Max would be a Fiesta
  
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- Bball40dtw on Oct 03, 2014
  
  It's an MPV version of the Focus. It is on the same platform as the Focus, Escape, and Grand C-Max (bigger with sliding doors). There is a B-Max in Europe that is a Fiesta MPV with sliding doors.
  
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- Lie2me on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @bball40dtw Thanks for the clarification
  
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- Bball40dtw on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @Lie2me As far as the Ford Global C-Platform vehicles go (Focus, C-Max, Escape, MKC), the C-Max has the best packaging. It is a very nice place to commute in. My only worry is that I will get bored with the car and buy something else that isn't as reliable or practical.
  
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- Lie2me on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @bball40dtw I agree, the C-Max appears to be almost too practical and somewhat dowdy, something I would tire of rather quickly
  
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- Bball40dtw on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @bball40dtw On paper, it is the best car I have ever owned. It drives well, gets over 40 MPG, has been very reliable, it is great for having kids in car seats, and it is safe. I should be able to drive it for another 10 years without too much of an issue. However.....Mustang calls my name.
  
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- Lie2me on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @bball40dtw I like to tweak/modify cars to alleviate boredom, I tend to gravitate toward cars that lend themselves to be messed with having plenty of aftermarket mods and simple layouts that are fun to work on
  
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- Jhefner on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @Lie2me The Ford EcoSport is the SUV version of the Fiesta; though not sold here.
  
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- Lie2me on Oct 03, 2014
  
  @jhefner Which is very unfortunate. I like the EcoSport and it seems that it would be a viable alternative to the Trax/Encore. Why Ford chooses not to sell it here is beyond me
  
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- CRConrad on Oct 05, 2014
  
  The first generation was called "Focus C-Max"; it only dropped the "Focus" from the name after the mid-life face-lift. So no, not a Fiesta.
  
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Petezeiss on Oct 03, 2014

I love egg-mobiles and this is now the most attractively smooth and conservative looking. Exudes quality without pretense of any kind. It appears to have more capacity than the HR-V with a larger greenhouse. Egg!

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