CAcreeks Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 The Grand C-Max is available in the UK and perhaps elsewhere in Europe. It is 14cm (5") longer than the regular C-Max. One option is a diesel motor that gets 60 MPG, on the highway presumably. The diesel would probably not meet California emission requirements. Oh well, I would rather have a gasoline hybrid, which is superior for mixed city/highway driving. Reviews here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/grand-c-max http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/ford/grand-c-max-mpv/summary/25953-7 I think the regular C-Max engine is strong enough for more weight. I would love to have a Grand C-Max hybrid with full size spare tire! My wife could replace her old Prius with my C-Max, and I could take the Grand C-Max on road trips. ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbob Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 60 MPG(UK) is 50 MPG(US) which in reality would be even lower due to the unrealistic Euro fuel consumption tests. Maybe when Ford does the chassis re-design to better handle different drive train designs (like VW did years ago) they will come out with a 7 seater. C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAcreeks Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I don't need a 7 seater now that my kids are grown up (we had a Volvo 850 wagon). I need cargo space for camping gear! The current C-Max is large enough for 3 kayakers but it would be nice to have room for 4, and a spare tire for peace of mind. Thanks for the reminder that the UK uses Imperial(ist) gallons. Edited November 30, 2014 by CAcreeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Great to see you are 'Maxing out' your C-Max CAcreeks- would like to see some photos with it geared up with 3 kayaks. I agree it would be very nice if we had the Grand C-Max here as well. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerGer Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Yeah! I'd like to see a 'Max with a full size spare AND the capability to tow a small utility trailer (please state the towing capacity in pounds USA, okay?) Enough of this pussy partial car equipment of no spare, etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAcreeks Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Interesting that my browser shows "Grand C-Max with spa" as the subject title. Room for hot tub! I will post pix of my car with rowing frame on top, eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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