Following its teaser pic earlier this week, the brand has fully revealed the new five and seven-seat models, which bring significant improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, advanced technology and smart new stowage ideas.

Design changes reflect the One Ford global design language and see the C-MAX family gain the new Ford face with the inverted trapezoidal grille along with washer jets hidden under the windscreen for a cleaner look and more sculpted headlamps.

At the rear, the tailgate gets a smoother look and there are new taillights.

Inside, there’s a more intuitive layout with fewer controls and switches, and new black satin trim and chrome detailing. Other features include a redesigned centre storage console to offer increased space and both models will be offered with higher quality trims across the entire range,

Practicality remains a key focus and the seven-seat Grand C‑MAX retains twin sliding doors and a "walk-through” seat design for greater convenience, space and flexibility, remain available.

The range will also bring high levels of technology, including Ford’s SYNC 2 voice-activated connectivity system that features a high-resolution, 8-inch colour touch screen and advanced voice control for hands-free operation of audio, navigation, climate control and connected mobile phone functions.

Also included is the Hands-Free Tailgate seen on the Kuga and marking a first for the segment.

Other features will include LED Daytime Running Lights, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps and Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System.

The new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX will also now offer Ford’s MyKey technology, which enables owners to programme a key – usually for younger drivers – that restricts the top speed, reduces the maximum volume of the audio system, and can disable the audio system altogether if driver and passengers are not using safety belts. The system can also prevent the driver from deactivating safety technologies such as Traction Control.

Other technologies include Ford’s Active Park Assist system, which locates suitably sized parking spaces and, at the push of a button, steers the vehicle in to the space while the driver controls the accelerator and brake.

The addition of two new ultrasonic sensors help drivers reverse into spaces side-by-side with other cars and also enable two additional technologies in the form of Cross Traffic Alert and Park-Out Assist.

Ford has also improved its Active City Stop collision avoidance system, which uses sensors at the front of the vehicle to look for stationary objects in the road ahead and pre-charges the brakes if the vehicle is approaching an object too quickly.

Engine line-up will bring significantly improved CO2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost petrol and 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engines.

It also brings Ford’s new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine, delivering 118bhp – up by 5bhp on the 1.6-litre diesel it replaces whilst also offering up to a 6% improvement in CO2. Meanwhile the revised 2.0-litre diesel is expected to improve emissions by up to 20% and power by over 4%.

The range will also again include 99bhp and 123bhp versions of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.