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Sunday, 25 November 2012

Ford C-Max Second Generation (2010-present)


Ford C-Max Second Generation - Together with the third creation Ford Concentrate Mk III, the second creation C-Max (C344) is designed on Ford's new International C foundation, this is more higher than Ford C-Max First Generation. The overall look is motivated by the Iosis Max idea, proven at this year's Geneva Motor Display. Moreover, Ford included a lengthy wheelbase, seven-seat minivan version of the C-Max, the Ford Huge C-Max
The automobile was revealed at this year's Frankfurt Motor Display. Beginning Western designs consist of 5 chairs, and 7-seat designs joined the industry at the end of 2010 (except Italy, where there is only the 7-seat model). At this year's Northern United states Worldwide Automatic Display, Ford declared a 7-seat C-MAX for the Northern United states industry. However, this design was terminated before release.

Features

Ford C-Max Second Generation - Interior Looks
The new Mk III foundation is the first in its category to back up Twisting Vectoring Management (TVC).
The remodeled C-Max functions smooth foldable third row chairs, a automatically energy raise checkpoint, back perspective photographic camera, recreation area support, and spectacular sunroof. HD Stereo, Sirius XM, Synchronize, dual-zone heating and cooling program, and routing program come as conventional or as available choices on the different cut collections.
The the rules of aerodynamics (drag coefficient, cw) of the car has been enhanced, being 0,30 for the 5 seater and 0,32 for the Huge C-Max.

Engines and transmissions

Like the past C-Max new also comes with variety of fuel and diesel fuel four-cylinder google which are distributed to Concentrate.
1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT is available in three specifications, 85PS, 105 hp (78 kW) and 125PS
1.6 L EcoBoost comes with 150 hp (112 kW) or 182 hp (136 kW) version, same as in Focus
1.6/2.0 L Duratorq Ford/PSA made diesels are enhanced, Ford's 1.8 L Endura engine is not available any more.

Multiple and plug-in hybrid

Ford revealed the Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid and the C-Max Multiple at this year's Northern U. s. states Worldwide Automatic Display, and both are required to be launched in Northern The united states and European countries. Like the traditional C-Max, the C-Max Energi and Multiple are five-seat only. They substitute the Ford Evade Multiple and Mercury Mariner Multiple since Ford stopped the Mercury brand after this year's design season and the Evade Multiple after the 2012 season design. The C-Max is Ford's first hybrid-only line of automobiles. Both the plug-in and hybrid edition styles are based on the Western gasoline- and diesel-powered variations.

Ford C-Max Second Generation - showroom


For the Northern U. S. states industry, the C-Max Multiple is constructed together with the 2012 Concentrate and Ford Concentrate Electric operated at Ford's John flower in The state of michigan. The C-Max Energi will also be constructed in The state of michigan. All Western variations will be designed in Valencia, The country. The C-Max Multiple was launched in the U. s. Declares in Sept 2012 as a 2013 design season,  follow by the launched of the plug-in Energi edition by mid Oct 2012.
C-Max Hybrid
Ford designed the C-Max Multiple with the aim to become "America’s most cost-effective hybrid application automobile.” The gasoline-electric hybrid design platform costs begins at US$25,995, such as location and distribution.

Specifications

The front-wheel drive hybrid has a 2-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-Cycle engine mated to an engine unit and a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery power for complete power outcome of 188 hp (140 kW). The top rate in all-electric method of 62 mph (100 km/h) and the vehicle's top rate in hybrid method is 115 mph (185 km/h).
The hybrid has a highest possible freight number of 52.6 cu ft (1,490 L) with back chairs collapsed smooth, and 24.5 cu ft (690 L) in the freight box behind the back chairs, offering more space than the frequent Prius liftback, but less freight space than the Prius v, which provides 67.3 cu ft (1,910 L) with the back chairs collapsed.

EPA ratings

Ford's design targeted for the C-Max Multiple to provide better gas mileage than the Chevy Prius v.[17] The US Ecological Protection Organization (EPA) rated the hybrid design at 47 mpg-US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg-imp) with the same ranking for combined/city/highway periods. These scores permitted the C-Max Multiple to enhance the gas mileage of the Chevy Prius v by 3 mpg-US on the town pattern, by 7 mpg-US on the road pattern and by 5 mpg-US mixed.

Sales
A complete of 969 models were marketed during Sept 2012, enabling the C-Max Multiple to position as the ninth-best promoting hybrid car in the U. s. Declares that 30 days.  During Oct, its first full 30 days in the marketplace, 3,182 models were marketed, outselling the Prius v by more than 400 models, which had rated as it all most marketed hybrid in the past months. Revenue of the C-Max Multiple also led Ford to accomplish its best Oct hybrid sales 30 days ever with a complete of 4,612 sales, up 142% over Oct 2011. Ford revealed that 25% of C-Max Multiple sales took place in Florida, with Los Angeles and San Francisco as the top promoting local marketplaces.
C-Max Energi
The C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid begins at US$33,745 such as the location fee. According to its battery power dimension, the plug-in car allows for a government tax credit of US$3,750, and it is qualified for additional rewards at the local and state level, such as California's US$1,500 refund.

Specifications

The C-Max Energi was designed with complete 188 hp (140 kW) in hybrid method provided by a 2.0 litre Atkinson pattern four-cylinder petrol engine plus an engine unit operated by a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion power supply, which is less heavy and small than dime steel hydride battery power used in past Ford creation compounds. The electrical drivetrain can generate a optimum power of 68 kW, restricted by the dimension the engine unit and the power distribution ability of the power supply, and provides a complete program power of 195 hp (150 kW) in charge-depleting method (EV mode). The C-Max Energi is able of attaining a top electric-only rate of 85 mph (137 km/h), going above the Prius Plug-in Multiple by more than 20 mph (32 km/h).  The top rate in hybrid method is 115 mph (185 km/h).


Ford C-Max Energi badge


Ford C-Max Second Generation - Red Glamours Colour

The C-Max Energi uses a restorative stopping mechanism able of catching and recycling more than 95% of the stopping power normally missing during the stopping process The asking for time for the C-Max Energi is 7 hrs with a 120 voltage battery charger and 2.5 hrs with a 240 voltage battery charger. The cost slot has a LED mild band like the Ford Concentrate Electric operated and is situated on the driving side and near the top side of the car. The mild band lights up to indicate cost position. Battery power is protected by an eight years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km) element assurance.
Ford prepared the C-Max Energi with a key installed in the center collection that allows motorists to choose an electric-only generating method, and allows the car owner to change automobile function between three modes: electric-only generating without petrol engine power ("EV Now" setting); frequent hybrid method where the powertrain combinations electric and petrol engine power as appropriate ("EV Auto" setting); or a battery-saving method that supplies the power supply for later use ("EV Later" setting). Like the Ford Combination Multiple, the C-Max Energi comes with a SmartGauge with EcoGuide that provides in-vehicle personalized shows, such as immediate gas mileage parts and teaching features to help motorists understand and boost their petrol performance. The plug-in hybrid also features ECO Vacation which helps you to save power by calming speeding in comparison to conventional cruise control.

EPA ratings

Ford designed the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid to provide better mpg comparative (MPG-e) in all-electric method than the Chevy Prius Plug-in Multiple. The EPA rated the Energi mixed city/highway gas mileage in all-electric method at 100 MPG-e (2.4 L/100 km), and 108 MPG-e (2.2 L/100 km) for town generating and 92 MPG-e (2.6 L/100 km) in road. The C-Max Energi mixed ranking is 5 MPG-e better than the 2012 Chevy Prius Plug-in, and 2 MPG-e better than the 2013 Chevy Volt, enabling the C-Max Energi to become The united states' most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid in all-electric method.The EPA ranking in hybrid-gasoline method is 43 mpg-US (5.5 L/100 km; 52 mpg-imp), 4 mpg-US less than the C-Max Multiple. C-Max Energi has an all-electric variety of 21 mi (34 km), for a complete EPA qualified variety of 620 mi (1,000 km), going above both the Chevy Volt (380 mi (610 km)), and the Prius Plug-in Multiple (540 mi (870 km)).
Sales
Ford launched the C-Max Energi by mid Oct 2012, and during that 30 days 144 models were sent to U.S. retail store clients.



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