Ford C-MAX, Grand C-MAX and Focus extended test drives review thread

[AnnMumsnet]

This thread is for the 15 Mumsnetters who are reviewing over the next couple of months the all new C-MAX, Grand C-Max and Focus cars from Ford. Each tester and their family will have the car for three weeks and will also be making a video review - look out for these on site soon. All the cars being reviewed feature "Active Park Assist" and Ford recently asked former MP Ann Widdecombe to put this feature to the test - .

Here are the review questions - don't feel you have to answer them straight away - some of them will make more sense once you've had the car for a week or so. We'd like you to give us your initial thoughts, first impressions - both from you and the rest of the family - and then add feedback at least twice a week for the next three weeks until the car is collected - though please feel free to give more regular updates if you'd like to, and don't feel you have to stick to the questions too rigidly - they are just a guide.

Thanks for volunteering. Safe driving.

Here are the questions - please do state the model of car you're testing (first up was the C-MAX tests)

What were you/your partner's first impressions of the car?
What do the children think of it?
Do the children fit comfortably in it?
How easy is it to fit car seats/ adjust seats etc
What's it like to drive?
Is it a comfortable ride?
What's the boot space like?
Does it have any useful extras - cup holders etc?

There are various features of the 3 cars - let us know what you think of these ones in particular:

C-MAX
~ Five flexible seats
~ Power operated tailgate
~ Active Park Assist
Grand C-MAX
~ Seven flexible seats
~ Power operated tailgate
~ Sliding doors
~ Active Park Assist
Focus
~ Active City Stop
~ Active Park Assist
~ Lane Keeping Aid
~ Traffic Sign Recognition

So far is it economical to run?
How does it cope with different road conditions eg town, country, motorway
What do your friends/ family think of it?
Has testing this car made you more or less likely to buy a Ford?
Has testing this car changed your perception of Ford cars at all?
What one thing do you like best about it?
What one thing would you change about it ?
Please add any other comments and don't forget your video diaries!

Any queries please email [email protected]

Thanks again,

MNHQ

Still no Focus film? Were we really that difficult to edit into a watchable film?

BonzoDooDah - bear with...final edit with Ford for sign off today.....it's an absolute cracker....who ever has a DD with funky glasses should wait with baited breath

Oh boy ... sounds a bit too familiar or !?

two words.....strawberry shades?

thanks again to mumsnet and Ford, i also have my JL vouchers

JL vouchers here too! Thanks Mumsnet, really enjoyed taking part

erm yes

looking forward to going into town tomorrow to spend my vouchers, hopefully on a fab winter coat!! thanks so much again.

waiting with bated breath for the vid!!

Aaaahhh come on Ffffford!

Sorry for the delay chaps....here it is : focus film enjoy (wishes I was in Scotland for that SKY!)

Fabulous! Thanks Mumsnet and Ford. Love the video!

that's cool! great editing. Ann, you are welcome to come up and stay with us anytime and we'll take you out for a yomp over the hills!!

Oh lovely! I am of Scot descent (waaayy back) and we did visit a couple of times and had a hike up the clan mountain (how has a hydroelectric plant on it). Truly gorgeous....