New Ford B-MAX review and road test 2013

The new Ford B-MAX is one of the latest family car renditions to come out of the American manufacturers workshop.

The new B-MAX carries two trademarks - missing B-pillars and Ford's new SYNC technology system, both of which are key selling points to its fresh design.

But as well as adding new features, the B-MAX has retained its no-nonsense practicality features, making it a great family car.

Watch as we take it for a spin and see what it can do on the road.

[danielvdmerwe]

The b pillars are fine my friend drives one and I haven’t found them to be a problem when driving

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

Yes we will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for that :)

[paulhic]

Great video, very informative. I am getting my 1.6 diesel titanium in three weeks time and cant wait.

[richardbush]

I think the B-MAX looks great in red, nice car. I think Ford should have sorted that built-in B-pillar out though, looks like it would be a pain when trying to reverse!

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

Yes it was a pain, really distracting. Still, with the doors open the missing B-pillar is really useful.

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

Yeh the sound does seems to be a bit up and down at times, I think it was because I had the mic in near my jacket. Thanks for the feedback anyways.

[rs]

hows the in gear accelaration in the 1.0 ecoboost engine, is it better or worse than the VW 1.2 tsi? also comment on 1.5 tdci options, does they have enough low end torque ie below 2000 rpm so that we can have hassle free driving rather than revving the engine?

[crwx]

the ford dealers said there really good automatics and so has other reviewers you should try and test drive one and let us know your opinion

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

Not yet no, any ideas what it is like?

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

Sounds good :) let us know how it works out for you. In terms of the review, would you rather it be more informative or 'glossy', if that makes sense haha

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

On paper I think the VW 1.2 tsi takes the lead, but on the road head to head I am not sure. It would be good to get them side by side though.

[crwx]

have u tested the 1.6 powershift out in the b max yet

[crwx]

does the ford b max have them turn things on to adjust the back rest of the car seats in the front seats if u get what i mean

[RichWood]

Is this the car that the guy dives through in the ad?

[CarKeysUKOfficial]

No, it is more of a lever you pull up and down, but it does the same thing.

[rs]

ok then the engine is what the highlight of the car is more than anything and no ideas on drivability of 1.5l diesel, hope u put some info on that aspect 2 when reviewing cars

[tectorama]

It's a brilliant car....but !! GO ANYWHERE NEAR THE AUTOMATIC .... Too many problems which Ford are unable to fix, and only about 33mpg around town.