3/14/11
The B-MAX is not likely to see American shores, but is a perfect fit for the huge compact car market in Europe. The small SUV-like vehicle debuted at the Geneva Motor Show featuring an integrated B-pillar-less door and 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine with the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system.


Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

Ford Start Concept
Ford Start Concept

The lack of a bar between front and rear doors means easier access into the small vehicle, a roomier interior, and some safety innovations integrated into the doors themselves to make up for the missing beam. The doors feature boron-enhanced steel in key areas so that the doors work together to absorb energy like a virtual B-pillar.

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