To say that the Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX have got off to an impressive start would be a massive understatement – with sales of the vehicles increasing by more than 100 per cent compared to the previous model.
The C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were introduced in late 2010 and have since sold more than 135,000 vehicles across Europe – indeed by the end of November the C-MAX had sold 118,800 models – that doubles its sales compared to a year ago, helping it to a 12.7 per cent market share.
Meanwhile, the Grand C-MAX has achieved one third of the overall C-MAX sales volume. It offers twin rear sliding doors, and seven-seat capability with the second row of middle seats able to fold away under the outer seat.
Sales have been boosted by the recent introduction of the Ford ECOnetic Technology badge for the C-MAX and Grand C-MAX. Vehicles with the badge offer CO2 emissions as low as 114g/km, assisting the vehicles’ popularity with drivers who value fuel economy.
Indeed the green offerings from the C-MAX range will be extended in the US where Ford will introduce the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX hybrid.
