1.4 90ps Zetec Red Edition 5dr Hatchback

Comfortable and Pleasant Drive

I have covered about 2500 miles since purchasing my B Max pre-registered from a local dealer. The comfortable front seats, easily adjustable driving position, slick gear change, near silent engine and quiet running on the motorway all make the car feel like it is from a class above. The drive has just a touch of the feel of the comfy American cars I used to drive when living abroad years ago. It may not be a rocket, but it never lacks power and cruises sweetly on regular motorway trips. It is a car you can happily sit in for hours.

Mine has built in navigation which it is a little dated in its look but functional. The many dashboard buttons took a little while to feel familiar but they are easier to operate than on-screen icons, especially if the road is bumpy. The Ford Sync system works well, also using voice commands. The wide opening 'no B pillar' doors have proven a big hit with family and friends alike.

This is my first Ford ownership experience. So far it has been a pleasant surprise. I can still hardly believe the value for money the car represents and hope it will prove reliable and stand the test of time.

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