Ford I-Max

The Ford I-Max is a compact MPV that was built by the American manufacturer Ford from 2007 for the Taiwanese market.

Ford I-Max
Overview
Production2007–2011
AssemblyTaiwan: (Ford Lio Ho)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door minivan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformFord C1 platform
RelatedMazda 5
Ford Focus (Euro Mk.2)
Ford Focus C-MAX
Volvo S40
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Duratec-HE I4
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length182 in (4,630 mm)
Width69 in (1,750 mm)
Height65 in (1,640 mm)
Curb weight1,475–1,535 kg (3,252–3,384 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Ixion MAV

Overview

The Ford I-Max was developed by Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan to replace the Ford Ixion MAV that was discontinued in 2005. It shares the same platform as the Mazda 5. The Ford Lio Ho designed Ford I-Max features the "Kinetic design" design language of Ford at the time with styling changes differing from the Mazda 5 including the redesigned front end, the horizontal tail lamps, and the addition of Ford S-MAX inspired side air-vents.[1]

The Ford I-Max and is powered by Duratec-HE 2.0 liter inline-4 gasoline engine producing 148hp/6000rpm and 19.2kgm/4500rpm mated to a sequential sport shift 4-speed automatic gearbox.[2] The fuel consumption is 8.9km/l in cities, 13.8km/l on highways, and a combined average of 11.5km/l. The I-Max debuted in July 2007 and the starting price was priced at NTD 699,000 yuan featuring duo airbags for the front seats, anti-lock braking system/ Electronic brakeforce distribution, Emergency brake assist, and HID headlamps. There are four trim levels including the 5-seater GLX priced at NTD 699,000 yuan, the 7-seater Ghia priced at NTD 779,000 yuan, the 7-seater Ghia-X priced at NTD 82,000 yuan, the 6-seater Ghia-Limited priced at NTD 879,000 yuan.[3]


  • Ford I-Max front
  • Ford I-Max rear

A facelift was introduced in 2010 featuring an additional rear fog lamp, smoked headlamps, and red tail lamp lens.[4]

  • Ford I-Max facelift front
  • Ford I-Max facelift rear

References
  1. "Ford i-MAX: Rebadged Mazda5 MPV Joins Ford Asia's Lineup". carscoops.com/. 2007-05-08. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  2. "Ford i-MAX 「自大」有理". carnews.com. 2007-11-30. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  3. "69.9萬起，Ford i-Max 7月2日起展開預售". news.u-car.com.tw. 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  4. "2010 Ford i-Max Ghia七人座". autos.yahoo.com.tw. Retrieved 2020-10-29.


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