The last few years have not been easy for MPVs, with more and more models saying goodbye and giving way to the most desirable SUV in the range of their respective brands. Now, the most "recent" victims of the drop in sales of this type of models were the C-Max it's the Grand C-max who saw Ford confirm what had long been expected.
In a statement released by Ford, Steven Armstrong, Chairman of Ford's Supervisory Board said that this decision represents "an important step towards delivering the products our customers want and a more competitive business for our shareholders."
Both the C-Max and Grand C-Max are produced in Saarlouis, Germany, and Ford plans to finish production by the end of June. With the disappearance of the two models, the German factory will go from the current three shifts to just two, with the Focus being produced there in the five-door, SW, ST and Active versions.
A broader restructuring plan
The disappearance of the two minivans is part of a much broader restructuring plan, with Ford planning profound changes in terms of its offer in the European market.
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Thus, the plan includes the arrival of electric or electrified versions of all its models, new alliances and agreements with other brands (of which the agreement with Volkswagen is a good example) in addition to the disappearance of several factories in the Old Continent and the review of labor agreements made with its workers.
It is curious to note that about 20 years after the start of the boom in people carriers, they are increasingly being forgotten, with few brands betting on them (Renault is one of the exceptions).
Will it be that in a few years we will be seeing the same happen to SUVs?
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