Ford’s first hybrid models for European customers will be built in Valencia Spain. Valencia was the logical choice.
Valencia had been picked in 2009 as the European single source for all versions of the “compact multi-activity model” Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX . Powered by EcoBoost gasoline and Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, they will launch later this year. A gasoline-powered seven-seat version of the C-MAX model for North America will go into production in Valencia in late 2011.
Next in line will be two hybrid derivatives of the C-MAX to be launched in 2013: a full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
Investment in the cars doesn’t come cheap, and the Spanish government will chip in. ”The Spanish government and Valencia regional administration are providing the highest grant support in line with European Union requirements,” says a Ford release. “The exact amount of this support will be determined at a later date.”
It’s a shame the C-MAX isn’t available in the US.
I’m pretty sure that the C-Max is coming to the USA within 2 years.
Or maybe I have a different Ford compact people mover in mind.
We are getting the Grand C-Max.
I take it that the C-Max is roomier inside than it looks from the outside. Because it looks to me that the third row of seats would only be good for children or pets.
Europe is Quite Huge Market, as ford planed well for launch his best product in world’s best market, C-Max is looking good Hybrid Car, ford generally not specialized in 5 seated cars, but must say this time they done well with this format, i hope u see him as US Road before 2013, as GM has good market at US also, http://www.truckcarsrv.com/usedrvs/