Wondering if anyone on this board has checked out the Ford C-Max that is supposed to be sold in the US later this year. It is certainly smaller than the Odyssey (which is okay with me), but the reviews in the UK say it is fun to drive.
Mazda5 also comes in stickshift !The Mazda5 would most directly compete with the Ford C-Max. If you want an idea of what the C-Max will be like space wise go look inside a Mazda5. I debated getting a Mazda5 instead of an Odyssey for several reasons, but eventually decided we wanted the extra space of an Odyssey. The big advantage of a Mazda5 is the price.
The Mazda5 would most directly compete with the Ford C-Max. If you want an idea of what the C-Max will be like space wise go look inside a Mazda5. I debated getting a Mazda5 instead of an Odyssey for several reasons, but eventually decided we wanted the extra space of an Odyssey. The big advantage of a Mazda5 is the price.
Mazda5 is my daily driver (stick-shiftMazda5 also comes in stickshift !We debated it too, but with 6 people onboard there's no room left for stuff or luggage. Also the width, or lack thereof, is a bit of a turn-off for longer road trips. Having said that the 5 is a blast to drive.
I miss the old MPV which was pretty right-sized AFAIC. They even came with AWD option.
Might be that you are confusing it with the Ford Transit Connect? The C-Max (Grand C-Max for Europe) is not destined as a commercial vehicle and the fit and finish looks better than other late Fords.The c-max prolly doesn't even have a coin holder. It is a commercial/cargo vehicle, not a minivan.
Ha, ha, yes, I am a dum-dum, you are correct. Sorry for popping off. The C-Max, I do like a lot. I hope they bring a manual trans version here, but would bet my next paycheck that they will not.Might be that you are confusing it with the Ford Transit Connect? The C-Max (Grand C-Max for Europe) is not destined as a commercial vehicle and the fit and finish looks better than other late Fords.
Oh, and that interior picture brings me another to another point. Manual Transmission has not been confirmed for the US/Canada bound C-Max![]()
The c-max prolly doesn't even have a coin holder. It is a commercial/cargo vehicle, not a minivan. That said, I think it has a place in that application, and I hope Ford sells a bunch of them.
Might be that you are confusing it with the Ford Transit Connect? The C-Max (Grand C-Max for Europe) is not destined as a commercial vehicle and the fit and finish looks better than other late Fords.
Actually the Transit Connect can come as a passenger van when ordered as XLT or XLT Premium:Ha, ha, yes, I am a dum-dum, you are correct. Sorry for popping off. The C-Max, I do like a lot. I hope they bring a manual trans version here, but would bet my next paycheck that they will not.
Right, but it's not really what people around these parts would consider a passenger vehicle. I mean, if it has a coin holder, it's probably not felt lined. And it prolly doesn't even have the blue ambient lighting at all. And does the engine have over 250hp? Because if 0-60 takes over 8 seconds, it's far too slow.Actually the Transit Connect can come as a passenger van when ordered as XLT or XLT Premium:
2011 Ford Transit Connect Options | View Available Trim Levels | Ford.com
Ah right, forgot you're in Houston. I was there. I think I saw a few of your compact cars on the 45 and 610Right, but it's not really what people around these parts would consider a passenger vehicle. I mean, if it has a coin holder, it's probably not felt lined. And it prolly doesn't even have the blue ambient lighting at all. And does the engine have over 250hp? Because if 0-60 takes over 8 seconds, it's far too slow.
I actually looked at those as a replacement for my Element. Seems versatile and interesting.
I may know whyActually the Transit Connect can come as a passenger van when ordered as XLT or XLT Premium:
You may bet and win, check this out. The EcoBoost engine sounds interesting, but no MT it seems. Still Canada is up in the air though, but I also doubt itI hope they bring a manual trans version here, but would bet my next paycheck that they will not.
Shoot, that is a GIRL truck.Ah right, forgot you're in Houston. I was there. I think I saw a few of your compact cars on the 45 and 610![]()
Astounding.I may know why:
Ford currently imports all of its Transit Connect models as passenger vehicles by including very specific items,<snip>but shredded and recycled in Ohio.
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Would be nice, but they don't usually get something we don't, do they? At least on smaller volume vehicles.You may bet and win, check this out. The EcoBoost engine sounds interesting, but no MT it seems. Still Canada is up in the air though, but I also doubt it![]()
It might depend, I wanted to get a Mazda5 Grand Touring with 5MT here in the US but it is/was not an option, so I had to settle for a Sport. They have an equivalent to the Grand Touring up there (with luxury package, leather, navigation, yara yara) and comes standard with 5MT... lucky bastardsWould be nice, but they don't usually get something we don't, do they? At least on smaller volume vehicles.
Really? I looked at Mazda5s too. Just about the only utility-ish vehicle out there with a MT. The Fit has one, but it's a little on the small side. Mazda5 is still on my list, for when the kids get out of here, and we replace the Ody. Or if something horrible were to happen to my Element.And by the way, it is now 6MT for the current model
True MTs are a dying breed :frown:Really? I looked at Mazda5s too. Just about the only utility-ish vehicle out there with a MT. The Fit has one, but it's a little on the small side. Mazda5 is still on my list, for when the kids get out of here, and we replace the Ody. Or if something horrible were to happen to my Element.
Yes, 6MT, the gear ratios actually make it an effective extra gear, which is nice I believe. the shape of the Fit is very similar, my 3yr old thought it was a Mazda5 onceReally? I looked at Mazda5s too. Just about the only utility-ish vehicle out there with a MT. The Fit has one, but it's a little on the small side.
And yes, sad. If you see ATs are now getting better MPGs than the MTs, plus they are getting more efficient and better performing (i.e. VW DSG) so no justification for a 3rd pedal anymore, 3 pedals are just being relegated to a very small consumer baseTrue MTs are a dying breed :frown: