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Buying a Ford B-Max - which engine is best?

I will soon be getting a new Ford B-Max under the motability scheme, I rather fancy one with a 1.4 petrol engine. Do you think that engine will be underpowered?

Asked on 23 May 2014 by kneeman

Answered by Honest John
It's the basic engine. Just about hauls it along. The 1.0 EcoBoosts are better.

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