Here's about B-Max MPV.
Ford unveiled a dramatic new B-Max compact MPV at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 is an early preview of what the production car will offer next year. Now the Blue Oval, it's breathtaking-minute video, which shows the Fiesta-based MPV called real life.
The automaker is not clear to these people are soccer moms and older, if the video is full of young, trendy urbanites with a penchant for fashion and nightlife. As expected, the B-MAX unique in having the door in the middle of the beginning, when they open to reveal a stylish Fiesta interior sources. Of course, there is nothing new, but Ford has some of the best interiors in this segment.
For video see this.
We can not say what the market conditions, B-MAX is finally up and running, but the proportions of a combination of a compact, stylish exterior and a new three-cylinder 0.0-liter engine with EcoBoost technology, Ford should be good.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Ford B-Max impresses in Geneva
These about Ford B-Max.
Ford's small B-Max MPV is wowing visitors to the Geneva Motor Show with two big innovations that are bound to worry competitors with less adventurous designs.
The first and most obvious of these is the elimination of the new car's so-called B-pillars, the structural element that divides the front and rear door openings on most cars. This change gives exceptional ease of access, especially to the rear seats; for good measure the rear doors are of the convenient sliding type. Normally, the B-pillar plays an important part in the structural integrity of a car, but Ford says it has built the required stiffness and crash resistance into the doors themselves, creating a “virtual B-pillar”. The only competing product with anything like as innovative a set-up is the Vauxhall Meriva which has rear-hinged rear side doors. With an overall length of just over four metres, though, the B-Max does take up a little bit more room than Toyota's new, very space-efficient but much more conventional Verso-S.
The second innovation is less visibly obvious but no less significant – a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an addition to Ford's range of EcoBoost power units. The EcoBoost range involves capacity downsizing and measures such as turbocharging and stop-start technology in order to improve performance, economy and emissions. If the new engine is as good as the existing 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost engines fitted to Ford's larger cars, the B-Max should be very competitive indeed.
One final point of interest - the B-Max will be the first Ford to be built in Romania. Car production in that country has previously been focused mainly on the Renault-derived Dacia range.
Info from this site.
Ford's small B-Max MPV is wowing visitors to the Geneva Motor Show with two big innovations that are bound to worry competitors with less adventurous designs.
The first and most obvious of these is the elimination of the new car's so-called B-pillars, the structural element that divides the front and rear door openings on most cars. This change gives exceptional ease of access, especially to the rear seats; for good measure the rear doors are of the convenient sliding type. Normally, the B-pillar plays an important part in the structural integrity of a car, but Ford says it has built the required stiffness and crash resistance into the doors themselves, creating a “virtual B-pillar”. The only competing product with anything like as innovative a set-up is the Vauxhall Meriva which has rear-hinged rear side doors. With an overall length of just over four metres, though, the B-Max does take up a little bit more room than Toyota's new, very space-efficient but much more conventional Verso-S.
The second innovation is less visibly obvious but no less significant – a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an addition to Ford's range of EcoBoost power units. The EcoBoost range involves capacity downsizing and measures such as turbocharging and stop-start technology in order to improve performance, economy and emissions. If the new engine is as good as the existing 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost engines fitted to Ford's larger cars, the B-Max should be very competitive indeed.
One final point of interest - the B-Max will be the first Ford to be built in Romania. Car production in that country has previously been focused mainly on the Renault-derived Dacia range.
Info from this site.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
7 seat MPV on new Fiesta platform
Today's article about new Fiesta MPV.
About three years from now, Ford is expected to build a seven seater on the new Fiesta platform. This could be a stretched version of the B-Max MPV, put on display in Geneva this year.
Ford’s energy isn’t divided. It wants to work on the Fiesta platform to produce all kinds of body styles. The first derivative will be the sedan model in June-July this year and the second could be the hatchback for 2012. The third offspring will be a mini SUV touted to replace the EcoSport SUV in South America and take trips to other developing markets. The fourth model on this platform will be what we are talking about here – A seven seat MPV with Ford’s kinetic design touches.
The vehicle will look extended and out of shape if it were designed by any regular car manufacturer. But not Ford. They will ensure that it breaks the mold of MPVs being a boring object on wheels.
Indians are not going to embrace MPVs with open arms. For them, the Innova is the definition of a MPV. Vehicles like Tavera and Xylo are very good substitutes but they have not been successful in toppling the Innova.
Under the hood we will see a big four-cylinder diesel engine, displacing about two-liters. Most of the parts will be shared between the Fiesta sedan. Ford will need to go aggressive with the pricing, but that’s not a proven way to sell a MPV in India as Mahindra found out with the Xylo.
The brand value of Ford is greater than a Mahindra. Hence if Ford can price the 7 seater cleverly and give plenty of variants including ones for the taxi market like Mahindra has done, this could make a good case for itself.
The MPV market is a highly sought after space. Besides upgrading the Tavera, General Motors will bring a new MPV this year. Nissan plans to sell the NV200 in this segment. Maruti will debut the R3 MPV at the Auto Expo. Likewise, Volkswagen could be mulling a low-cost passenger carrier.
Information from this site.
About three years from now, Ford is expected to build a seven seater on the new Fiesta platform. This could be a stretched version of the B-Max MPV, put on display in Geneva this year.
Ford’s energy isn’t divided. It wants to work on the Fiesta platform to produce all kinds of body styles. The first derivative will be the sedan model in June-July this year and the second could be the hatchback for 2012. The third offspring will be a mini SUV touted to replace the EcoSport SUV in South America and take trips to other developing markets. The fourth model on this platform will be what we are talking about here – A seven seat MPV with Ford’s kinetic design touches.
The vehicle will look extended and out of shape if it were designed by any regular car manufacturer. But not Ford. They will ensure that it breaks the mold of MPVs being a boring object on wheels.
Indians are not going to embrace MPVs with open arms. For them, the Innova is the definition of a MPV. Vehicles like Tavera and Xylo are very good substitutes but they have not been successful in toppling the Innova.
Under the hood we will see a big four-cylinder diesel engine, displacing about two-liters. Most of the parts will be shared between the Fiesta sedan. Ford will need to go aggressive with the pricing, but that’s not a proven way to sell a MPV in India as Mahindra found out with the Xylo.
The brand value of Ford is greater than a Mahindra. Hence if Ford can price the 7 seater cleverly and give plenty of variants including ones for the taxi market like Mahindra has done, this could make a good case for itself.
The MPV market is a highly sought after space. Besides upgrading the Tavera, General Motors will bring a new MPV this year. Nissan plans to sell the NV200 in this segment. Maruti will debut the R3 MPV at the Auto Expo. Likewise, Volkswagen could be mulling a low-cost passenger carrier.
Information from this site.
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