Used Ford B-MAX cars

The Ford B-Max is a small, spacious and practical MPV. Its unique door design allows for easy access to the rear seats, ideal for families or those travelling with lots of equipment.

The Ford B-Max competes against other small cars and MPVs on the market due to its practicality and reasonable running costs. Its rivals include the Nissan Note, Kia Venga, Honda Jazz, Hyundai iX20 and the Citroën C3 Picasso.

Ford B-Max updates and facelifts

Launched in 2012, the Ford B-Max was designed to be an attractive compact family car with good performance and a stylish appearance. The model was available to buy as new in the UK until 2017 when it was discontinued.

Practicality and style of the car

The Ford B-Max has a spacious boot of 318 litres which can be expanded by folding down the rear seats to 1,386 litres. This rivals both the 1,205 litres available on the Honda Jazz and the 1,253 litres on the Kia Venga.

The front seat can also be folded down giving owners even greater versatility. Other practical benefits of the boot include a storage compartment underneath for keeping valuables out of sight or for stowing away safety equipment. There are also bag hooks that can be used to help keep shopping bags upright.

The boot has been designed to be packed easily, with a flat floor and straight sides which allows drivers to fill the boot with luggage, suitcases or storage boxes.

Running costs

The Ford B-Max falls into insurance groups 7 to 16 and has an annual road tax of up to £200. In comparison to its rivals, the Ford B-Max is reasonably low-cost to run, with the Honda Jazz falling into a higher bracket of 18 to 22. The Vauxhall Meriva can also fall into a higher insurance group than the Ford B-Max, which sits between groups 5 to 18.

How a used Ford B-Max drives

The Ford B-Max is available with petrol or diesel engines.

The petrol engine range includes a 1.4-litre engine with 90bhp. This engine achieves 0 to 62mph in 13.8 seconds and returns 47.1mpg.

Next is the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine that comes with three different outputs. The 100bhp version returns 55.4mpg and achieves 0 to 62mph in 13.2 seconds. The 125bhp version returns 57.7mpg and achieves 0 to 62mph in 10.9 seconds. Lastly, the 140bhp version returns 56.5mpg and achieves 0 to 62mph in 10.3 seconds.

For diesel engines, the 1.5 TDCi engine comes with two outputs, 75bhp and 95bhp. These achieve 0 to 62mph in 15.1 and 13 seconds respectively and return 74.3mpg. There is also a 1.6-litre engine with1 05bhp, achieving 0 to 62mph in 12.1 seconds. This returns 44.1mpg.

Engines and their official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures

2012 - 2017

Features you can expect to find in a Ford B-Max

Interior

The B-Max is furnished with good-quality and robust materials . It comes well equipped with technology that provides the cabin with onboard entertainment and an intuitive menu to control the car’s functions.

At the top of the dashboard there is a 4.2-inch infotainment screen. This is controlled via a set of buttons and a dial or, on the Zetec trim level and higher, via Ford’s SYNC voice activation. This recognises voice commands and helps to keep the driver concentrating on the road. The infotainment system comes with a DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity for onboard entertainment and hands-free calling. On the Zetec trim and higher, the Ford B-Max comes with an integrated sat nav.

Located on the dashboard, you can find a trip computer that tells drivers important driving information such as car mileage, average fuel consumption and average speed. These can be helpful for maximising the vehicle’s efficiency.

Other features include a child observation mirror that allows the driver to look back at the passengers in the rear seats.

Inside the cabin, passengers will find plenty of headroom and legroom. The B-Max's cabin can fit five adults with ease and its tall body ensures comfort in the rear seats.

One feature that stands out on the Ford B-Max is the wide opening doors. Rather than the traditional door set-up, Ford has designed the B-Max with rear sliding doors that open away from the front door. This makes getting in and out of the rear seats and installing child seats much easier. As a result of this door design, there are no B-pillars, and the interior feels airy and spacious.

There are plenty of storage spaces that can help to keep the cabin clutter free. In the front there is a good-sized glove box, a cubby in front of the gearshift, a pair of cupholders on the centre console and door bins that provide a good amount of space to store large water bottles. In the rear, there is a cubby located on the centre console and storage nets on the back of the front seats can be used to store entertainment devices.

The Ford B-Max has good handling on the road and gives the driver a controlled and enjoyable driving experience. Road, wind and engine noise is kept to a good level within the cabin, and rough roads are smoother with the B-Max's suspension system.

Technology

The Ford B-Max comes with a range of features to assist the driver on the road. Hill start assist helps drivers when completing hill starts by holding the car in place until the driver is ready to accelerate off. Cruise control maintains a steady speed on the motorway to help make long journeys less tiring for the driver.

Other features include automatic headlights, automatic wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. To assist the driver when parking, the Ford B-Max can feature a rearview parking camera or rear parking sensors. These give the driver improved visibility so they can avoid any hard-to-see obstacles.

Safety

Scoring a full five stars on the Euro NCAP safety tests, the Ford B-Max also performed very well in comparison to its rivals in relation to adult and child occupancy protection tests. Scoring 92% and 84% respectively, the Ford B-Max performed better than the Nissan Note, which scored 86% for adult protection and 82% for child protection. Similarly, the B-Max scored more than the Vauxhall Meriva, which scored 89% and 77% on adult and child protection respectively.

Safety features on the Ford B-Max include electronic stability control with electronic brakeforce distribution. This safely distributes the force of the brakes when cornering or during an emergency brake to reduce the stress on the car and to prevent it from losing contact with the road. Ford Active City Stop automatically applies the brakes if it detects a stationary vehicle in front that’s travelling at a lower speed.

Other features include ISOFIX points in the outermost rear seats to safely secure child seats, a series of airbags in the front and rear and autonomous emergency braking.

Trims available on the Ford B-Max

Ford Edge Studio

The Studio trim is the entry-level trim for the Ford B-Max. Inside, this trim includes a DAB radio with a CD player, electric windows and seats with cloth upholstery. On the exterior there are body-coloured bumpers and 15-inch steel wheels.

Ford Edge Zetec

The Zetec trim adds extra features to both the interior and exterior of the Ford B-Max. Inside there is a leather steering wheel and gearshift, air conditioning, a child observation mirror and an infotainment screen with the Ford SYNC system incorporating an integrated sat nav. On the exterior, the Zetec trim includes 15-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and a heated windscreen. Other features include cruise control.

Ford B-Max Titanium

The Titanium trim adds some premium features to the Ford B-Max. These include a Sony DAB radio system, extra lumbar support on the driver's seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and heated seats. On the exterior, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, automatic wipers and power-folding door mirrors also feature. Other additions include climate control.

Ford B-Max Titanium X

The Titanium X is the flagship trim for the Ford B-Max. This trim adds partial leather upholstery, heated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. On the exterior, the Titanium X features scruff plates to protect the doors from being damaged.

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