But most importantly, what kompaktveny like and what they buy - the effective organization of internal space, the possibility of its transformation. As a surprise fordovskie prestidigitator prepared very unique, but not undisputed decision.

The trick is that the C-Max is turning out five in four-seat without disassembly. To do this, lay a narrow central section of the rear seat, after which the independent side chairs moved diagonally back and to each other, clearing the way to the elbows and legs.

Less obvious: three sitting, push back is impossible. So what have to choose: either to close three or comfortably together.

How true and relies kompaktvenu, Focus C-Max is equipped with additional storage. Two glove boxes priplyusuyte folding tables in the back of the front seats and bags in the floor in front of the rear passengers. Not bad, but the leader in this discipline - Volkswagen Touran - still have not surpassed.

In a «Simaksa» is the newest platform of C1, on which the Mazda3, Volvo S40/V50, and, of course, Focus the second generation, which we will see in March. And it offers single-mindedness in the sense of a car running qualities. And so: to drive - a real pleasure. C-Max literally predict the driver's wishes, at lightning speed in response to the actions of the steering wheel and deftly zanyrivaya at any turn.

Excellent balanced chassis to «regular» situations do not allow any deep demolitions front wheels or rear axle drifts. Electrohydraulic amplifier provides clear, reliable return force on the handlebars, while the near-zone it a bit lacking. As for the «straight», that turns out to be extremely resistant kompaktven: clearly holds the desired trajectory, no swings and no heel.

Gambling nature of the machine and the engine is well suited. However, in the lower speed range, it responds to an electronic accelerator with a very noticeable delay, but it demonstrates the abolition of elasticity. And with the increasing speed of its «block» go there. Admire the superb performance gearbox - with the lever located on the tide and the central console is connected to the cable-driven executive mechanisms. Gladdened and sensitive, reliable brakes, vibration isolation and worked - to feel the engine at idle is not possible.

Confused by this. In pursuit of sportiness fordovskie engineers overshadowed smooth progress in the latter role, preferring hard suspension settings. As a result, Focus C-Max diligently «reads body» terrain cover, nervously vzdragivaya corps at large yamkah. Well still, that these shocks to the rudder is almost non-transferable. It can be assumed that in Europe with its quality of roads, all the above-said is unlikely to record the car in the passive, but here we have ... in any case, losses are inevitable in comfort.

If marketers Ford Motor postponed launch of its kompaktvena in the series until the model Focus C-Max, they are absolutely justified. Yes, the car is not a revelation, but the «rate», as they say, honorably endured. Smart car, which is not boring to drive every day.