Surely can rival Innova in sales figures and kill Toyota's MPV monopoly Official photos of the long-wheelbase version of Ford's all new C Max compact minivan circulated on the net today. Due to be revealed alongside the five-seat C-MAX at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Grand C-MAX gets a 150mm boost in length to make room for a third row of seats that can accommodate two more passengers, while Ford also equipped it with a pair of sliding doors at the back to provide easier access to the rear seats. The interior looks Focus-styled with hints of improvements such as an ultra-European styled dashboard and center console, from the looks of it it certainly is durable and great (More photos at the bottom of this post!)
Ford's new five- and seven seat MPVs are based on the underpinnings of the next generation Focus that is expected to be launched in 2010. Both models will be offered with the company's all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine.
The image gallery also provides us with our first glimpse of the car's interior, with the dashboard (same for both MPVs) featuring a similar design language - though somewhat more cluttered, to the European market Mondeo. Unless Ford plans to surprise us, buyers should expect to see the same console sans a few minor changes, on the 2011MY Focus.
FoMoCo's new Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic rivals are scheduled to go on sale in Europe during in mid-2010.
The good news : Hearing a Seven 7-seater MPV that styled ala-Focus and will be powered by a economical 1600cc-2000cc engine can mean gives us the hope that it will be sold here in the country. Lets hope andkeep our fingers crossed!
