New 2012 Ford B-Max Europe Concept

Ford announces debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 compact B-MAX, which is already at the end of the year will be on the roads of Europe. For the first time the concept of urban spacious Ford B-MAX Blue Oval has shown almost a year

ago, and today it is known that rival Opel Meriva, one of the first cars available with a choice of a new petrol engine.

Ford B-MAX - a compact car with a spacious interior, based on a platform of «B» of the company and shares it with the latest version of the Fiesta. By integrating the side of the central pillars in the swing open at different sides of the door, the automaker failed to provide the most convenient access to the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, as well as for loading and unloading luggage.

In addition, Ford reports that the B-MAX is protected from side impacts that the lack of a central rack can seem dangerous. According to the automaker's front and rear sliding doors are equipped with amplifiers of high-strength steel and secure locks that ensures the safety of the occupants is not worse than traditional body from the side of the central bar.

The modest size of kompaktven Ford B-MAX, which is only 110 millimeters higher and longer than the new Fiesta, allow the driver to feel confident in dense city traffic, but not cozy interiors complement the class material quality finish, which the automaker has not stinted.

Ford B-MAX 1.0L EcoBoost

Under the hood, the new compact Ford runs a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine with three-cylinder EcoBoost, which replaces the 1.6-liter engine of the company and is available in two versions - capacity of 99 and 123 horsepower. According to the developer, EcoBoost engine for the B-MAX is one of the most efficient powertrains that complement the car segment today.

In addition to gasoline power unit, which achieved profitability, including the independent variable valve timing for intake and exhaust valves and direct injection technology, the new Ford B-MAX is available in diesel version, with the engine Duratorq TDCi.