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Ford Grand C-Max

Seven seats behind twin sliding doors: a first for Ford's European passenger cars.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 31 sources

At a glance

0100200
94–179 hpPower
07.515
8.9–14.3 s0–100 km/h
0125250
166–215 km/hTop speed
0200400
150–400 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,477–1,697 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.31112

Engine
1.0 L turbo I3; 1.5–1.6 L gasoline I4; 1.5–2.0 L turbodiesel I4311
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive5
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 6-speed automatic or PowerShift dual-clutch3
Built at
Almussafes, Spain; Saarlouis Body & Assembly, Germany34

The story

Ford gave growing families seven seats, sliding doors and a center seat that hides under its neighbor for walk-through access. The Grand C-Max shares the Focus platform and its taste for corners; the third row suits kids.12

2009: Frankfurt debut for the Grand20092010: European launch; five crash-test stars · Group-test win over Touran and 500820102011: US seven-seat launch canceled20112012: 1.0 EcoBoost and Titanium X arrive20122014: Production moves to Saarlouis20142015: Euro 6 engines and SYNC 220152019: Production ends without a successor2019 Ford Grand C-Max (DXA): 2010–2015DXAFord Grand C-Max (facelift): 2015–2019 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsMilestones345
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YearWhat happened
2010–2015Ford Grand C-Max (DXA)
2015–2019Ford Grand C-Max (facelift)
2009Frankfurt debut for the Grand
2010European launch; five crash-test stars
2010Group-test win over Touran and 5008
2011US seven-seat launch canceled
20121.0 EcoBoost and Titanium X arrive
2014Production moves to Saarlouis
2015Euro 6 engines and SYNC 2
2019Production ends without a successor
  1. 2009

    Frankfurt debut for the Grand

    The Grand C-Max debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show, introducing twin sliding rear doors to Ford's European passenger-car range.13

  2. 2010

    European launch; five crash-test stars

    Seven-seat models reach Europe late in 2010. The Grand C-Max earns five Euro NCAP stars, despite pedestrian-protection weaknesses.345

  3. 2010

    Group-test win over Touran and 5008

    With a 9.8-second 0–60 mph run, the 2.0 TDCi wins a group test ahead of the Volkswagen Touran and Peugeot 5008.6

  4. 2011

    US seven-seat launch canceled

    In June, Ford drops the gasoline seven-seater planned for America; the US C-Max Hybrid and Energi instead use five-seat bodies.7

  5. 2012

    1.0 EcoBoost and Titanium X arrive

    October brings 99- and 123-hp 1.0 EcoBoost engines to the Grand C-Max, plus Titanium X with a panoramic roof, xenons and heated front seats.8

  6. 2014

    Production moves to Saarlouis

    Assembly moves from Almussafes near Valencia, Spain, to Saarlouis, Germany, in September 2014.34

  7. 2015

    Euro 6 engines and SYNC 2

    The facelift replaces 1.6-liter engines with 1.5-liter EcoBoost gasoline and TDCi diesel units, and offers an 8-inch SYNC 2 touchscreen.34910

  8. 2019

    Production ends without a successor

    C-Max and Grand C-Max production ends in June 2019, without a direct successor.4

Every generation

  • Ford Grand C-Max
    DXA2010–2015
  • Ford Grand C-Max (facelift)
    Ford Grand C-Max (facelift)2015–2019

Power over the years

From 94 hp to 179 hp in 0 years.

050100150200 2010201220142016 hp 2010 · 94 hp · 1.6 TDCi, lower output2010 · 104 hp · 1.6 Ti-VCT, lower output2010 · 113 hp · 1.6 TDCi, higher output2010 · 123 hp · 1.6 Ti-VCT, higher output2010 · 148 hp · 1.6 EcoBoost, lower output2010 · 161 hp · 2.0 TDCi, top diesel2010 · 179 hp · 1.6 EcoBoost, higher output2012 · 99 hp · 1.0 EcoBoost, lower output2012 · 123 hp · 1.0 EcoBoost, higher output2015 · 118 hp · 1.5 TDCi, higher output2015 · 168 hp · 2.0 TDCi, higher output 179 hp 1.6 EcoBoost, higher output 94 hp 1.6 TDCi, lower output
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YearHorsepowerModel
2010941.6 TDCi, lower output
20101041.6 Ti-VCT, lower output
20101131.6 TDCi, higher output
20101231.6 Ti-VCT, higher output
20101481.6 EcoBoost, lower output
20101612.0 TDCi, top diesel
20101791.6 EcoBoost, higher output
2012991.0 EcoBoost, lower output
20121231.0 EcoBoost, higher output
20151181.5 TDCi, higher output
20151682.0 TDCi, higher output

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Ambiente

  • Standard

    Zetec

  • Standard

    Trend Edition

  • Standard

    Titanium

  • Standard

    Titanium Edition

  • Standard

    Titanium X

    From 2012

  • Special

    Business

  • Special

    Champions Edition

    2012

  • Special

    Sync Edition

    2013

  • Special

    First Edition

    2010

    113 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Twin sliding rear doors, with their rails tucked into the shoulder crease.1
  • The side-window outline kicks upward near the rear pillar.1
  • The rear lights meet the back window in a design resembling the larger Galaxy.1

Year by year

  1. 2015 facelift

    Mondeo-style grille, new headlights and alloy designs; foglights change from round to narrow rectangular units.913

  2. 2015 facelift

    A smoother tailgate and smaller taillights distinguish the updated rear.19

  3. 2015 facelift

    The cabin gains a Focus-style dashboard; Titanium and Titanium X get an eight-inch SYNC2 touchscreen.1320

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford Grand C-Max
    Grand C-Max
    Photo of a Ford C-Max
    Ford C-Max

    Ford C-Max

    The five-seater has a shorter, lower body and hinged rear doors; the Grand has sliding rear doors.1421

  • Photo of a Ford Grand C-Max
    Grand C-Max
    Photo of a Ford Galaxy
    Ford Galaxy

    Ford Galaxy

    The rear-window and taillight junction looks similar, but the Galaxy is a larger MPV.122

Prices

Value today $5.3K–$9.1K31

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2010201520202025 Value today: $5,300–$9,100 2011 · $29,055 · UK 1.6 Ti-VCT Zetec; £1≈$1.552011 · $30,992 · UK 1.6 Ti-VCT Titanium; £1≈$1.552011 · $32,542 · UK 1.6 EcoBoost Titanium; £1≈$1.552011 · $30,605 · UK 1.6 TDCi Zetec; £1≈$1.552011 · $32,542 · UK 1.6 TDCi Titanium; £1≈$1.552011 · $32,155 · UK 2.0 TDCi Zetec; £1≈$1.552011 · $34,092 · UK 2.0 TDCi Titanium; £1≈$1.552011 · $36,030 · UK 2.0 TDCi Titanium auto; £1≈$1.552012 · $31,672 · UK 1.0 EcoBoost base; £1≈$1.602015 · $30,443 · UK facelift base; £1≈$1.50 2011 · £18,745 · UK base, 2011 model year; approx. £1=$1.55 2026 · $2,080 · 2014 Titanium TDCi 115, 103k mi; £1≈$1.30 ex fees, Spicer's Auctioneers2026 · $5,060 · 2018 Titanium TDCi 120, 137,624 km, hail; €1≈$1.10, ALCOPA Lyon (hammer) $5.1K ALCOPA Lyon (hammer), 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2011Launch price$29,055UK base, 2011 model year; approx. £1=$1.55
2011Price when new$29,055UK 1.6 Ti-VCT Zetec; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$30,992UK 1.6 Ti-VCT Titanium; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$32,542UK 1.6 EcoBoost Titanium; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$30,605UK 1.6 TDCi Zetec; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$32,542UK 1.6 TDCi Titanium; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$32,155UK 2.0 TDCi Zetec; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$34,092UK 2.0 TDCi Titanium; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$36,030UK 2.0 TDCi Titanium auto; £1≈$1.55
2012Price when new$31,672UK 1.0 EcoBoost base; £1≈$1.60
2015Price when new$30,443UK facelift base; £1≈$1.50
2026Auction sale$2,0802014 Titanium TDCi 115, 103k mi; £1≈$1.30 ex fees, Spicer's Auctioneers
2026Auction sale$5,0602018 Titanium TDCi 120, 137,624 km, hail; €1≈$1.10, ALCOPA Lyon (hammer)
2026Value today$5,300–$9,100

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Martin Smith's two-car design brief”
    • “The seven-seat plan that became a five-seater”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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