Ford C-Max 2010–2015 car dimensions: 4380 mm long, 1828 mm wide and 1626 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,374 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Base models have manual air conditioning and a 4.2-inch colour display with SYNC voice control and DAB radio. Higher Titanium grades add dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, cruise control with speed limiter, and an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3 that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later cars. Rear parking sensors are standard on Titanium and Grand versions. Optional packs bring Active City Stop automatic emergency braking, BLIS blind-spot warning, lane-keeping alert and aid, Active Park Assist, and a reversing camera.
The five-seat C-Max offers 432 litres of boot space to the parcel shelf with seats up and a mini spare. Fold the three individual rear seats flat and capacity rises to 1723 litres. The seats tumble forward or remove fully for a flat load floor, and the Comfort system lets outer seats slide diagonally for more space.
Most versions tow 1200 kg braked and 695 kg unbraked, though some petrol and diesel engines reach 1500 kg braked while the ECOnetic diesel is limited to 400 kg. Payload sits around 515 kg depending on engine and equipment. Roof load is 75 kg across the range. The flexible seating and optional power tailgate suit family and light work duties, but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the specs.
The cabin offers an elevated seating position with good outward visibility and flexible rear seats that fold, tumble or remove for load space. Higher grades add ambient lighting, dual-zone climate and partial leather. Power driver seat adjustment and heated front seats appear on upper trims. A fixed panoramic roof with electric blind is available on top grades. Thicker side glass aids quietness on later cars. The overall feel is roomy and practical for family use with supportive seats.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2010 test)
Standard six airbags plus ESC, ABS, EBA and ISOFIX
Hill Start Assist standard
Tyre pressure monitoring available or later standard
Oil and filter changes typically yearly or 10,000-20,000 km depending on engine and use
Fuel use varies by engine. Petrol EcoBoost and diesel TDCi units deliver official combined figures in the mid-40s to over 70 mpg range on efficient diesels, with CO2 as low as 99 g/km on ECOnetic versions. Real-world returns depend on driving style and load.
Servicing follows time or distance intervals with oil changes at least annually. Brake fluid every two years. Timing belt replacement on applicable engines around 240,000 km. Keep to the schedule for the specific engine to maintain reliability.
Safety kit includes driver and passenger front airbags, side impact airbags, curtain airbags for first and second rows, seatbelt pretensioners, ESC with traction control, ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist. ISOFIX mounts are standard. Optional packs add Active City Stop, lane assist and adaptive cruise.
The car is straightforward to live with. High seating aids access. Flexible seats and sliding doors on Grand versions ease family duties. Regular checks of tyres, brakes and fluids keep running costs predictable. Corrosion warranty is long on body.
Length 4380 mm, Width 1828 mm, Height 1626 mm, Wheelbase 2648 mm (C-Max 2010–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford preliminary technical data, Ford media PDFs and brochures.