Used Ford Focus C-MAX cars for sale

Used Ford Focus C-MAX
The launch of Ford's Focus C-MAX came in 2003. While based on the excellent Focus, it was not quite a small family hatchback nor a proper MPV. 2006's facelift abbreviated the Ford Focus C-MAX badge to the simpler C-MAX and marketed it squarely as a compact MPV. While the improved C-MAX is, in theory, a better car, a 2003-2006's used Ford Focus C-MAX is not to be sneered at, with its impressive Focus chassis and a number of practical additions to its sister car making it a very worthwhile, comfortable and economical family vehicle.

What You Get
Styling is deliberately conservative as befits the car's target market – it's supposed to be practical rather than flash. Nonetheless, it is attractive as far as such vehicles go with an exterior design distinctive of other Ford vehicles. The interior is full of clever ideas. A 40-20-40 rear seating arrangement is designed so the centre rear can fold down into the boot, leaving the outer rear seats free to slide along a rail arrangement further towards the centre, leaving extra room on both sides of each seat and giving armchair levels of comfort for two rear passengers. The higher roof and extra legroom make for a comfortable journey. Even with the standard five-seat arrangement, the second-hand C-MAX isn't cramped and features very generous luggage capacity.

How it Drives
While it is based on the superior Focus, the C-MAX is its own car, as is reflected in the driving experience. It's more like the Focus' sensible older brother. Ford have been very careful to retain the Focus' fabulous ride and handling, so the responsive steering and suspension are more than satisfactory. Build quality is superb and the six-speed 2.0-litre TDCi offers a fun factor completely unexpected in this sort of family car. A used C-MAX is very much a car rather than a van but is an excellent second-hand purchase if you have a large family and lots of gear to carry around but don't want to sacrifice driving experience.