Road test: Ford Grand C-MAX 2010
The clue to this new Ford people carrier is in the name: Grand. It’s a stretched version of the standard C-Max, adding 140mm to the length, to fit in a third row of seats. This makes the Ford a rival, at last, for the likes of the Vauxhall Zafira and Volkswagen Touran while not treading on the toes of Ford’s larger MPVs.
The Grand C-Max is new territory for Ford, but we have no concerns over its long term residual values, which should easily match those of its rivals from Vauxhall or Volkswagen. It’s a sound choice as a family car, which will also help bolster values. The engines are decently frugal, with both the 1.6 non-turbo petrol and Ecoboost engines offering 40.9mpg and 159g/km. Go for the 1.6 turbodiesel and you’ll enjoy 57.7mpg average economy and 129g/km emissions, while the 2.0-litre diesel manages 53.3mpg and 139g/km. Two trim levels are on offer, starting with the Zetec that comes with air conditioning, electric front windows, CD stereo, USB connectivity with voice control, alloy wheels and rear parking sensors. The Titanium adds cruise control, electric rear windows and larger alloy wheels.
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