is often the case in smaller models, the key innovation of the B-MAX is the adoption of a concept exclusive opening with integrated center post that promises a unique access and scalability in the market small cars.
Simply put, Ford has managed to eliminate the traditional door jamb located between the front and back doors and connecting the roof to the floor. They are actually directly integrated into the doors. Access to the cabin of the vehicle is performed by a conventional door at the front and a sliding door at the rear, each of which can be opened independently.
This innovation, which was thought limited to concept cars, is ready for series production. What will ensure access incredibly easy to board.
Watch the video:
When the front and rear doors are both open, one obtains a continuous opening of more than 1.5 meters wide. This is double the width of doors of competing models.
View slideshow:
Suffice to say that this system greatly facilitates the ascent and descent of the rear passengers, access to child safety seats and the vehicle load.
When the rear seat and the front passenger seat folded down, it has a maximum cargo volume with a completely flat floor. It becomes very easy to place bulky items such as furniture kit or bicycle. Once the front passenger seat folded down, the cockpit of the B-MAX can accommodate a load measuring up to 2.35 meters. It will be the first time that Fiesta will load a cabinet Norman.
The disappearance of the central pillars of the doors is a technical feat, but what about in terms of security? To ensure the safety performance requirements in a side impact, the structure of front and rear doors have been strengthened - through the use of steel in ultra-high resistance at the main load paths - so that door frames together to absorb energy, such a "virtual B-pillar" Built at the gates. Thanks to special security locks and locking mechanisms strengthened, the front and rear doors remain fully supportive of the structures roof and floor in case of impact, and provide overall occupant protection. Ford ensures that won 4 or 5 stars in EuroNCAP crash tests.
With its transparent roof lit its lights and high-tech LED mood lighting that changes color, the Mini Rocketman not pass unnoticed. This concept car also in remonstrated with his big 18-inch wheels and enticing design. But this is not the most important. The Rocketman especially innovative in its ability to integrate a lot of luggage in a small space.
Watch the video:
This concept is almost the size of the first Mini in 1959, a few centimeters. The Rocketman is 3.42 m long. And yet, it can accommodate three people comfortably, or four with a little trick. Mini was first planned side doors for easy boarding. These revolve around flattering hinges carbon. Then, the tailgate is divided into two with one part hinged to the roof that rises to the top and bottom as a drawer. An intelligent mechanism to close the drawer down or up, depending on the load and number of passengers. This same valve can also be used to carry snow boards outside.
See video on opening:
On board, passengers boarded three individual seats. A fourth booster seat with folding backrest is available.
View slideshow:
With both approaches, the a already prepared in series, the other probably in the pipes, builders express once again their ability to optimize the existing offer new mobility solutions.
