Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCi 115 CV, road test (III)

We have now reached the third and final part of our test of the Ford Grand C-Max, an MPV which, as we saw in the first part, comes with the entry-level diesel engine, a 1.6 TDCi with 115 CV of power, and stands out for its very low consumption.

In the second part we explained the exterior and interior design, as well as the comfort in the cabin and the space in the second and third rows. Now it is time to talk about the equipment, prices across the whole Grand C-Max range and our final assessment of this MPV.

Equipment

As always, we begin with safety: the Ford Grand C-Max comes as standard with six airbags in all its versions. It also features the electronic stability control (ESP), anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control (TCS), all of which have allowed it to achieve the five stars of Euro NCAP.

Currently the Ford Grand C-Max is available in two different trim levels: Trend and Titanium. The first trim comes as standard with several notable features such as the hill start assist, heated exterior mirrors, an on-board computer or front fog lights. The Titanium, meanwhile, is now available with three optional packs: Titanium, Style and Parking.

This means adding extra equipment such as tinted glass, bi-xenon headlights, chrome roof rails or the Active Park Assist. This last system, fitted to our unit as it was linked to the Titanium trim, allows the car to park almost by itself, since we only had to follow its instructions, select the right gear and accelerate or brake.

This system is activated by pressing a button; then we select the side on which we are looking for a parking space by switching on the corresponding indicator. The car measures the spaces until it finds one it can fit into. Once it indicates that it has found the space you follow the instructions and only have to brake and accelerate, as it takes care of steering.

In addition, our unit had the Summer Pack (800 euros), which adds a panoramic roof, a heat-reflective windscreen and rear sunshades. It also included the Comfort Pack (550 euros), with an electric tailgate, rear sunshades and a 230 V power socket. Finally, it had a 5″ navigation system with USB.

In the Grand C-Max the third row of seats is not standard on any trim, so if you want it you will have to pay around 650 euros extra. The final price of our unit is about 25,325 euros if we take into account the promotional campaign that allows roughly 2,000 euros to be deducted.

General Assessment

We are coming to the end of our test and now we must assess the unit we tested, a Grand C-Max with the 1.6 TDCi 115 CV engine and linked to the Titanium trim. As a family MPV it stands out for its ride comfort, and the cabin interior has decent finishes, with plenty of features that improve practicality, such as the folding tables and glovebox.

Its third row of seats allows seven passengers to be carried occasionally. Although the height of these two additional seats is enough for an adult to travel, their position is somewhat uncomfortable and makes long journeys difficult.

As for the design, it is dominated by the rear sliding doors, which allow easy access to the interior. Outside, curves dominate and give the Grand C-Max a commanding presence. In terms of engine, the 1.6 TDCi with 115 CV is ideal for the driver who needs to cover distances and does not mind giving up somewhat modest performance.

Price

The Ford Grand C-Max starts at around 19,250 euros with the 1.6 Ti-VCT petrol engine producing 105 CV and linked to the Trend trim. To move on to the diesel range, the entry-level engine is precisely the 1.6 TDCi of 115 CV, available from 22,350 euros.

If we want a more powerful diesel engine, such as the 2.0 TDCi with 140 CV, we will have to pay 25,100 euros, although it comes already linked to the Titanium trim. Finally, the most powerful engine in the petrol range is the 1.6 EcoBoost 150 CV with Auto-Start-Stop, for 23,500 euros. As I said earlier, around 2,000 euros can be deducted from these prices thanks to the brand’s promotional campaign.

Photos | David Taboada